Comparison

PulseWave vs Calorie Tracker AI

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

Head to head
About

PulseWave

Features
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Between tasks, before a meeting or as the day winds down: make room for a pause that fits your moment. Start a Guided Reset for 30, 60 or 120 seconds. Follow the orb: breathe in for five, out for five. Sound and haptics are optional, and no sign-up is needed to begin. CHOOSE YOUR MOMENT - Breathing: choose a rhythm, duration and atmosphere. Explore coherent breathing, box breathing and 4-7-8. - Tapping: follow guided points and instructions at your own pace. - Meditation: try the one-minute STOP pause or choose a longer guided session. - Evening: build a routine with narrated sleep sessions, gentle sounds and hypnosis sessions you can stop at any time. - Sound: explore ready-made soundscapes or mix rain, ocean, wind and noise textures for work or rest. - Reflection: check in with your mood and add a few words to your journal. A seven-day foundation program helps you continue after your first session. Breathing is free to start. Premium adds the extended library, custom sound creator and additional guidance tools. PRIVACY BY CHOICE Usage analytics stays off unless you choose to share limited feature and session events after your first completed session. It never includes journal text or audio content, and you can change the choice in Settings. No advertising or cross-app tracking. No named account is required. Journal and mood entries stay on the device by default and sync only after separate consent. PulseWave is a wellness app, not a medical device or clinical service. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. If you have a medical, cardiovascular, sleep, or mental health concern, consult a qualified professional. PulseWave Premium is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription. New eligible users may start the annual plan with a 7-day free trial; the monthly plan has no free trial. After any applicable free trial, payment is charged to your Apple ID under the terms shown before confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.highroadsoftware.com/apps/pulsewave/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://www.highroadsoftware.com/apps/pulsewave/terms.html

About

Calorie Tracker AI

Features
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Snap a photo of your meal or just say what you ate. 449 turns it into a calorie and macro estimate you can check and edit. No searching food lists or typing every ingredient. Check the numbers, adjust anything, and save. HOW IT WORKS β€’ Take a photo, speak, or type what you ate β€’ Review the AI estimate and adjust foods or portions β€’ Save it and see what’s left for the day PHOTO, VOICE, OR TEXT Photograph your plate, say β€œchicken, rice, and a salad” when your hands are busy, or describe a meal in your own words. Every estimate stays editable, so your diary reflects what you actually ate. KEEP THE DAY IN VIEW See calories, protein, carbs, and fat for every meal, keep daily targets in sight, follow nutrition and weight trends, and ask the nutrition coach about meals already in your diary. HEALTH DISCLAIMER 449 is intended for general wellness and nutrition tracking. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Calorie estimates, nutrition targets, and AI-generated guidance are informational and may be inaccurate. Always consult a doctor or qualified healthcare professional before making medical decisions or changing your diet or exercise routine. Paid subscription required. Saved history stays viewable without a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://get449.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://get449.com/terms

Screenshots

PulseWave4 screens
Calorie Tracker AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Calorie Tracker AI at every 3 days against PulseWave's weekly. 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. PulseWave sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Calorie Tracker AI sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PulseWave ships an update weekly, Calorie Tracker AI every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
PulseWave versus Calorie Tracker AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseWaveCalorie Tracker AI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size191 MB91 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCOBI ManagementRisuLabs

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PulseWave

Subscriptions2
  • PulseWave Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • PulseWave Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
7 purchases

Calorie Tracker AI

Subscriptions7
  • 449 Plus Monthly2 variants$9.991 Month
  • 449 Plus Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • 449 Plus Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • 449 Plus Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • 449 Plus Yearly1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • 449 Plus Yearly3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • 449 Plus Yearly3 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is PulseWave free?
PulseWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calorie Tracker AI free?
Calorie Tracker AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PulseWave or Calorie Tracker AI have ads?
Neither PulseWave nor Calorie Tracker AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PulseWave or Calorie Tracker AI?
PulseWave ships an update weekly, and Calorie Tracker AI every 3 days. Most recently, PulseWave was updated on November 5, 2026 and Calorie Tracker AI on October 25, 2026.

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