Pulse vs Sub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Pulse
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Pulse is a private app built for two people. No followers, no feed, no strangers β just you and your partner in a space that's entirely yours. Send a pulse One tap sends a vibration straight to your partner's phone. They feel it wherever they are. It's the fastest way to say "I'm thinking of you" without saying anything at all. Voice messages & photo messages Record a voice note and send it β it pops up on their screen when they open the app. Send photos as a scratch card: they physically reveal it with their finger. React with an emoji, or save the ones worth keeping forever. Play together, wherever you are Draw and guess, race the clock, bluff your way through an alibi, or throw darts across the room β a dozen-plus real-time games built for two, including emoji pictionary. Hunt for photos on a scavenger hunt, write a story one line at a time. Plus 20+ quiz packs and a Date Builder for planning your next night out. Know how they're feeling Share a mood emoji so your partner knows where you're at right now. Check in each morning and night, and set countdowns to what you're both looking forward to. Answer a daily question together and see each other's responses side by side. Pulse on your Home Screen Add Pulse widgets to your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Tap the heart to send a pulse without opening the app, see your partner's mood the moment they share it and send love back, and keep your days together, the daily question, your next countdown and the distance between you in view. You can even send a pulse from Control Center. Your weekly vibe, in one number Both of you answer three quick questions every week. Pulse turns your answers into a shared Vibe score β a calm, honest way to stay emotionally in sync. Build your story together Create memory capsules: notes or photos time-locked until a date you choose β your next anniversary, six months from now. Build a shared bucket list and revisit your archive of milestones and keepsakes. Pulse+. More for couples who want it Upgrade to Pulse+ to unlock the full experience: β’ Unlimited voice messages (free tier: 3/day) β’ Photo messages with scratch-reveal β’ Daily question partner reveal β’ Memory capsule creation β’ Vibes trend chart β see how your connection changes over time β’ Custom haptic patterns & vibration editor β’ Keepsakes: bookmark messages to keep forever β’ Latest Photo widget β your partner's newest photo on your Home Screen β’ Full-year activity calendar β’ Dream Board, Experience Jar, and more Pulse+ is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, and it covers both of you. If one partner subscribes, you both get the full Pulse+ experience. Core features are always free, with no time limit. Your messages are private. Visible only to you and your partner. No ads. No data sold. Full privacy policy: https://ove4dose.notion.site/Pulse-App-Privacy-Policy-3228e6ad202380678b1ac8eb0a4762e4 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Sub
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Sub is designed with the clinical experience and guidance of a couples therapist. Sub is not therapy or a diagnostic tool β it is your own judgment-free space for reflection. Sub is a quiet evening companion for your relationship. No feeds, no chat, no daytime noise. Sub stays silent through the day and listens only at night. When the day ends, you speak for two minutes and mark three simple lines β warmth, time together, closeness. Through the night, Sub weaves what you said into a calm, personal reflection that returns to you in the morning. Your voice is enough. You don't need to form perfect sentences. Sub notices not only what you say, but the tone underneath it β softening, tension, a held breath β and gently mirrors the moment back so you feel seen. WHAT SUB DOES β’ Nightly voice reflection β two minutes, then a warm morning note β’ Voice tone observations, never judgment or advice β’ A single inward question to sit with β never a to-do β’ Archive & heatmap β see the pattern of your nights over time β’ Emergency mode β one short minute when a day overflows SUB PRO β’ Deep Voice Anatomy β the feeling beneath your tone β’ Memory & detail tracking β quotes that return when they matter β’ Smart Bridge β an invisible bridge if your partner joins β’ Relationship Map β a weekly trace on warmth and trust Try 3 days free, then $3.99/month or $34.99/year. Cancel anytime. YOUR PRIVACY Your voice is processed to create your reflection and then deleted β it is never stored on our servers. You can delete your account and all data at any time. Sub is a companion for self-reflection, not a substitute for professional help or medical advice. Available in English, TΓΌrkΓ§e, FranΓ§ais, Italiano and Π ΡΡΡΠΊΠΈΠΉ. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sub.1000crypto.site/gizlilik
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sub at every 3 days against Pulse's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Sub sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pulse ships an update every 3 weeks, Sub every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pulse | Sub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elfag Mammadaliyev | Berkan ARIKAN |
In-app purchases
Pulse
- Pulse+7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Pulse+7 Days trial$34.991 Year
Sub
- Sub Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Sub Pro Annual3 Days trial$34.991 Year









