Comparison

CLI Pulse vs Agent Limbo

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

Agent Limbo

Features
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Agent Limbo is an AI workflow product built for Vibe Coding. It brings approvals for critical local agent actions and runtime status alerts to iPhone and Apple Watch, so you can stay in control of AI coding tasks anytime, even when you are away from your computer. Key features: - Real-time approvals: Receive approval requests on iPhone and Apple Watch, then allow or deny quickly. - Status monitoring: Check online status, pending approval queue, and recent tool calls. - Multi-agent support: Works with Claude Code, Codex, Copilot, and more. - Remote alerts: Get notified when tasks complete or fail, so you can stop watching the screen. - Simple pairing: Pair your iPhone/Apple Watch with your desktop agent in one step. - 18 built-in digital pets: Bring 18 unique pixel companions to your Apple Watch, each reacting to your AI workflow state. Best for: - Developers who use AI coding tools daily - People running long Vibe Coding sessions or long tasks - Users who want remote control over agent workflows Notes: - After installing and signing in, complete pairing on desktop first (Mac and Windows supported). - Some features depend on local network connectivity and notification permissions.

Screenshots

CLI Pulse4 screens
Agent Limbo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CLI Pulse at Free against Agent Limbo's $4.99. CLI Pulse also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). Agent Limbo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CLI Pulse is free to download; Agent Limbo costs $4.99 up front. CLI Pulse sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Agent Limbo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CLI Pulse ships an update every 4 days, Agent Limbo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 3 level
CLI Pulse versus Agent Limbo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCLI PulseAgent Limbo
PriceFree โ€” better$4.99
Update frequencyEvery 4 days โ€” betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
Best chart rankโ€”#4 โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch โ€” betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size52 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuhe Ye้›จๅท ็”˜

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
None

Agent Limbo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CLI Pulse free?
CLI Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Agent Limbo free?
Agent Limbo costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CLI Pulse or Agent Limbo have ads?
Neither CLI Pulse nor Agent Limbo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CLI Pulse or Agent Limbo?
CLI Pulse ships an update every 4 days, and Agent Limbo every 9 days. Most recently, CLI Pulse was updated on October 10, 2026 and Agent Limbo on October 12, 2026.

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