Comparison

CLI Pulse vs AgentWatch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CLI Pulse

Features
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CLI Pulse keeps track of your AI coding tools: how much of each quota you have used, when it resets and what your usage is costing you. It works with Claude, Codex, Gemini, Cursor, Copilot, OpenRouter, Ollama and dozens of other providers, on your Mac and on your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. On your Mac - Your providers' quotas and reset times, one click away in the menu bar - Pace: whether your quota will last until it resets, or when it will run out - Estimated cost from your Claude Code and Codex logs, calculated on your Mac - Usage history for each provider, an activity heatmap and a cost forecast - Active and recent sessions by project, with usage and estimated cost - Alerts when a quota crosses a threshold you choose and, when you are signed in, when your daily cost suddenly jumps - Cost reports you can export as CSV or PDF - Pulse Cat, an optional desktop cat whose vitals follow your real AI usage - No account needed: in local mode your usage stays on this Mac On iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch - The same quotas, costs, sessions and alerts, synced from your Mac - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets (Pro) - Siri and Shortcuts: ask for today's status or for one provider's remaining quota - Apple Watch: quota rings, alerts and sessions on your wrist The iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch apps show what CLI Pulse collects on your Mac. Install it on your Mac and sign in with the same account on each device. Try Demo shows the app with sample data before you connect a Mac. Privacy - Your provider API keys and the contents of your session logs never leave your Mac - When you sign in, usage figures sync to your CLI Pulse account over an encrypted connection - No ads and no third-party analytics SDKs Free and Pro CLI Pulse is free for up to three providers. CLI Pulse Pro adds unlimited providers and the Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. Subscription information CLI Pulse Pro is available as an auto-renewing subscription. Available plans, pricing, and billing periods are shown in the App Store and in the app at the time of purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://cli-pulse.github.io/cli-pulse/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://cli-pulse.github.io/cli-pulse/privacy.html

About

AgentWatch

Monitor AI coding agents on your Mac from your iPhone and Apple Watch. Receive real-time updates, completion alerts, and permission notifications. Send approved remote prompts directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Real-time AI agent monitoring
  • Completion and permission alerts
  • Remote prompt sending
  • iPhone and Apple Watch support
  • Live Activity integration
Features
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AgentWatch is an iPhone, Apple Watch, and Live Activity companion for monitoring AI coding agents running on your Mac. Use AgentWatch to see Claude Code and Codex sessions in real time, receive completion and permission alerts, and send approved remote prompts from your phone. Monitoring and notifications are free. AgentWatch Plus is an optional auto-renewable monthly subscription that unlocks unlimited mobile remote actions, including prompts, approvals, and interrupts. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://site-rho-pearl.vercel.app/privacy/

Screenshots

CLI Pulse4 screens
AgentWatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AgentWatch at 13.0 against CLI Pulse's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. CLI Pulse sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and AgentWatch sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CLI Pulse ships an update every 4 days, AgentWatch every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
CLI Pulse versus AgentWatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCLI PulseAgentWatch
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationโ€”Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size52 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuhe YeJoCoding, Inc.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

CLI Pulse

Subscriptions4
  • CLI Pulse Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • CLI Pulse Team Monthly$1.991 Month
  • CLI Pulse Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
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  • CLI Pulse Team Yearly$24.991 Year
1 purchases

AgentWatch

Subscriptions1
  • AgentWatch Plus$3.991 Month

Questions

Is CLI Pulse free?
CLI Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AgentWatch free?
AgentWatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CLI Pulse or AgentWatch have ads?
Neither CLI Pulse nor AgentWatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CLI Pulse or AgentWatch?
CLI Pulse ships an update every 4 days, and AgentWatch every 2 days. Most recently, CLI Pulse was updated on October 10, 2026 and AgentWatch on October 1, 2026.

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