CLI Pulse vs AI Coding Focus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CLI Pulse
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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
AI Coding Focus
This app helps developers stay focused by blocking distracting applications when their AI coding agent is active or requires attention. It allows controlled breaks and ensures users are notified when their code is ready for review, preventing workflow interruptions.
- Block distracting apps during AI coding
- Get notified when AI agent needs input
- Controlled break time
- Integrates with AI coding plugins
- Uses Apple Screen Time controls
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Vibez is a focus app for developers who vibe code with AI agents. When your coding agent is working, you can take a break, check your apps, or scroll without constantly wondering if it is done yet. When the agent finishes or needs your input, Vibez blocks your distracting apps so you come back to the code. No more losing 30 minutes after a “quick” check. No more forgetting your agent was waiting. No more breaking your flow because you had to babysit the terminal. Vibez connects with plugins for Claude Code and Codex, then uses Apple Screen Time controls to shield distracting apps at the exact moment your attention is needed again. Use Vibez to: • Scroll while your AI coding agent works • Get pulled back when it needs review, approval, or input • Block distracting apps when the task is ready • Stay in the loop without staring at your terminal • Turn AI coding downtime into controlled break time Built for developers, vibe coders, and anyone using coding agents as part of their workflow. Let the agent cook. Vibez will bring you back.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AI Coding Focus at none against CLI Pulse's 4. CLI Pulse's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CLI Pulse sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AI Coding Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.
CLI Pulse ships an update every 4 days, AI Coding Focus every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CLI Pulse | AI Coding Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuhe Ye | Jinhe Zhao |
In-app purchases
CLI Pulse
- 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
AI Coding Focus
No in-app purchases









