Comparison

Pulse vs Eighty Eight

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

Head to head
About

Pulse

Features
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Pulse turns a quick fingertip measurement into heart-rate insights you can actually understand β€” beautifully, and privately. Place your finger over the camera and Pulse estimates your heart rate in seconds. Every reading is saved to a clean, private journal so you can watch meaningful trends build over time. WHY PULSE β€’ Private by design β€” your measurements stay on your device. Nothing is sold, and there are no ads or trackers. β€’ Understand your heart β€” daily summaries, weekly trends, and gentle, personalized insights. β€’ Build a habit β€” streaks, weekly goals, and optional reminders keep you consistent. β€’ Apple Health β€” save readings to Health with one tap, on your terms. β€’ Designed for iPhone β€” a refined, calm, native experience in 12 languages. PULSE PREMIUM Unlock advanced trends, deeper insights, interactive widgets, and more. Available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. IMPORTANT Pulse estimates heart rate for general wellness and fitness. It is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or monitor any medical condition. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare professional. Terms of Use (EULA): https://birsoftware.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://birsoftware.com/privacy.html

About

Eighty Eight

Features
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**Project 88. In your pocket.** The Project 88 app is your home for everything 88. Book your training, manage your membership, check in, track your progress and stay connected with the Project 88 community β€” all in one place. Stay up to date with gym announcements, upcoming events and competitions, connect with other members, manage appointments and access everything you need to get more out of your training. Built around **Science. Resilience. Culture.** Train consistently. Stay connected. Keep getting better.

Screenshots

Pulse4 screens
Eighty Eight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Eighty Eight at none against Pulse's 3. Eighty Eight also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). 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

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

Both are free to download. Pulse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Eighty Eight asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Pulse versus Eighty Eight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseEighty Eight
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS26.015.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBirkan AksoyXoda Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pulse

Subscriptions2
  • Pulse Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pulse Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pulse Premium Lifetime$49.99
None

Eighty Eight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Eighty Eight free?
Eighty Eight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pulse or Eighty Eight have ads?
Neither Pulse nor Eighty Eight shows ads.

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