# Bond vs Pulse

The clearest difference is ads: Pulse at none against Bond's shown. Pulse also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bond sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Pulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bond against 5.0 for Pulse. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pulse has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bond | Pulse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bond-couples-questions/id6773810540/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-a-couples-app/id6788070002/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 22 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Navity Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773810542) | [Travis Dravenstott](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788070004) |

## What reviewers say

### Bond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bond-couples-questions/id6773810540)

Discover deeper connection with your partner through curated conversation prompts. Explore over 800 questions across various relationship stages and moods, designed to spark meaningful dialogue and strengthen your bond. Perfect for date nights or everyday moments.

**Highlights:** 800+ conversation cards, 11 themed question packs, Customizable decks, Favorite questions, Offline functionality, Regularly updated content

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bond Pro (1 Week) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Bond Pro (1 Week) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Bond Pro (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Bond Pro (1 Month) | $12.99 | per month |
| Bond Pro (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Bond Pro (1 Year) | $39.99 | per year |


### Pulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-a-couples-app/id6788070002)

This app offers a private digital space for couples to connect and share intimate moments. Features include sending real-time heartbeats, sharing moods, answering daily questions, and playing games together. It aims to foster deeper connection without distractions.

**Highlights:** Real-time heartbeat sharing, Mood check-in, Daily couples questions, Shared photo gallery, Collaborative drawing, Multiplayer games

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pulse Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Pulse Premium | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bond free?

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

### Is Pulse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bond or Pulse?

Bond and Pulse are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do Bond or Pulse have ads?

Bond shows ads; Pulse does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bond or Pulse?

Bond ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pulse every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bond was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pulse on October 10, 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.*