# SocialSound Pulse vs CrowdVolt

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CrowdVolt at none against SocialSound Pulse's 4. CrowdVolt also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (368 vs 1). SocialSound Pulse's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SocialSound Pulse sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CrowdVolt asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SocialSound Pulse against 4.9 for CrowdVolt. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CrowdVolt has 368 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SocialSound Pulse ships an update every 4 days, CrowdVolt every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SocialSound Pulse | CrowdVolt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialsound-pulse/id6772408477/reviews)** | [4.9 (368 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdvolt/id6784803198/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **368** |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#99** |
| Size | 22 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Impostor Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896672516) | [CrowdVolt Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784803200) |

## What reviewers say

### SocialSound Pulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialsound-pulse/id6772408477)

Stay updated on your favorite artists with news, new music releases, and upcoming concert information. Connect your music library to automatically track artists and receive personalized alerts for shows and new music. Enjoy a private experience with no accounts or third-party analytics.

**Highlights:** Artist news feed, New release tracking, Concert alerts, Artist bio and social links, Music service integration, Push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SocialSound Pulse Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| SocialSound Pulse Plus | $14.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### CrowdVolt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdvolt/id6784803198)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Discover, buy, and sell tickets for live events, concerts, and club nights. This social marketplace connects you with the scene, offering secure transactions and a personalized feed of trending and upcoming events. Never miss a night out again.

**Highlights:** Buy tickets with confidence, Sell unused tickets instantly, Discover trending events, Browse by venue or performer, Secure payment processing, Personalized event feed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SocialSound Pulse free?

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

### Is CrowdVolt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SocialSound Pulse or CrowdVolt?

SocialSound Pulse is rated higher. SocialSound Pulse averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CrowdVolt averages 4.9 from 368 ratings.

### Do SocialSound Pulse or CrowdVolt have ads?

SocialSound Pulse shows ads; CrowdVolt does not.

### Which is updated more often, SocialSound Pulse or CrowdVolt?

SocialSound Pulse ships an update every 4 days, and CrowdVolt every 3 weeks. Most recently, SocialSound Pulse was updated on September 29, 2026 and CrowdVolt on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*