Pulse AI vs METs Activity Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Pulse AI
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Photograph any meal β or scan the barcode β and get an instant read on what actually drives heart risk: saturated fat, trans fat and sugar. Every meal gets an AβE Heart Grade, and Pulse names the nutrient that earned it. β’ Snap a meal β point the camera, that's the whole log β’ Scan a barcode β reads the manufacturer's real label instead of guessing β’ Heart Grade AβE β with the reason behind the grade, not just a letter β’ Heart-first β saturated fat, trans fat and sugar, not just calories β’ Cooking method β pan-fried in butter is not the same meal as grilled β’ Processing level β from whole foods through to ultra-processed β’ Honest about gaps β if a label never declared its sugar, Pulse says "not declared" rather than counting it as zero β’ Fiber and sodium tracked too, both feeding your Heart Grade β’ Daily heart score β one number for the day, against your own limits β’ Trends β see your fats and sugar week over week β’ Widgets & Live Activity β your score on the Home and Lock Screen β’ Private by design β your data stays on your device, no account required Pulse AI is free to use. Photo and barcode meal analysis requires a Pulse Pro subscription: $3.99/week, or $29.99/year with a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Pulse AI is a general wellness app. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Estimates are approximate. Always consult a qualified professional before changing your diet or treatment. Terms: https://viralappbrewery.org/terms Privacy: https://viralappbrewery.org/privacy-policy
METs Activity Tracker
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METs Activity Tracker helps you build a sustainable exercise habit around one simple weekly goal: 10 METs. Just log everyday activities β walking, jogging, climbing stairs, cycling, and more β and the app automatically calculates your progress for the week. No manual math, no complicated tracking. WHY 10 METs? 10 MET-hours a week is a widely used benchmark for a healthy level of physical activity. Regular aerobic exercise supports overall health and may help lower the risk of lifestyle-related disease β some research even suggests it may help reduce cancer risk. BUILT FOR CONSISTENCY Health comes from steady, small effort β not one big push. Log a walk, a jog, or a set of stairs whenever it happens, and watch your weekly ring fill up at your own pace. FEATURES β’ 15 built-in activities, each shown as "X min = 1 MET" so you never have to calculate anything β’ Weekly progress ring and daily / weekly / monthly history β’ Add a forgotten day's record after the fact β’ Sync completed activities to Apple Health as workouts (optional) β’ Automatic iCloud backup (optional) β’ No account required. No ads. No analytics β your data stays on your device. Start today. Your first 10 METs is closer than you think. * This app is designed to support your wellness journey and is not intended for medical diagnosis or treatment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: METs Activity Tracker at none against Pulse AI's 2. METs Activity Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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 AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. METs Activity Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pulse AI ships an update every 2 weeks, METs Activity Tracker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pulse AI | METs Activity Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Viral App Brewery Pte Ltd | Atsushi Hasegawa |
In-app purchases
Pulse AI
- Pulse AI$3.997 Days
- Pulse AI$29.991 Year
METs Activity Tracker
No in-app purchases





