Comparison

PipFix vs AniPulse

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

Head to head

Anime Tracker & Watchlist

Free

🎬 Entertainment

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About

PipFix

Features

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Covers: watchlists, discover/search, social feed, reviews & ratings, QR sharing, automatic Gemini translations (es/pt), notifications, privacy-first follow-based visibility, multi-language support.

About

AniPulse

Features

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AniPulse is an anime discovery, watchlist, and community app for fans who want a better way to find what to watch next. Swipe through anime recommendations with AniSwipe, save titles to your watchlist, track your progress, collect badges, compete on leaderboards, and connect with other anime fans. AniPulse helps you discover and track anime. It is not a streaming platform and does not provide anime episodes. Swipe to discover anime Use AniSwipe to quickly find anime that match your taste. Swipe right to save a title to your watchlist, or swipe left to pass. Build your watchlist Track anime you are watching, planning to watch, completed, dropped, or put on hold. Track your anime stats View your completion rate, episodes watched, average score, favorite genres, timeline, and watchlist analytics. Discover what is trending Explore popular anime, new episode activity, top-rated titles, seasonal shows, and community discussions. Connect with fans Follow friends, view activity, chat, join forum discussions, and discover shows through the AniPulse community. Earn karma, badges, and ranks Collect achievements, climb leaderboards, and show off your anime profile. Upgrade with AniPRO Unlock advanced stats, profile upgrades, release calendar tools, compatibility scores, priority notifications, and more. AniPulse is free to use, with an optional AniPRO subscription available through Apple In-App Purchase on iOS. Website: https://anipulse.org Terms of Use: https://anipulse.org/terms Privacy Policy: https://anipulse.org/privacy Powered by the Jikan API.

Screenshots

PipFix4 screens

AniPulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PipFix at none against AniPulse's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AniPulse sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. PipFix asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

PipFix versus AniPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	PipFix	AniPulse
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks	Every 3 weeks
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone	iPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.4	15.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	61 MB	80 MB
Age rating	12+	12+
Developer	Matias Saguir	Marco Catterina

In-app purchases

None

PipFix

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AniPulse

Subscriptions1

AniPRO Monthly$3.991 Month

Questions

Is PipFix free?

PipFix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is AniPulse free?

AniPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do PipFix or AniPulse have ads?

Neither PipFix nor AniPulse shows ads.

Which is updated more often, PipFix or AniPulse?

PipFix ships an update every 3 weeks, and AniPulse every 3 weeks. Most recently, PipFix was updated on October 7, 2026 and AniPulse on October 7, 2026.