Tapora vs Pulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Tapora
A mobile rhythm game where players tap, hold, and slide to the beat of music. Master complex patterns and chain combos to achieve high scores and improve accuracy.
- Follow the beat
- Tap, hold, and slide gestures
- Chain combos and multipliers
- Aim for precision timing
- Progress through levels
- Replay and improve scores
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FEEL THE MUSIC. FOLLOW THE RHYTHM. MASTER TAPORA. Tapora is a rhythm game built for mobile, where every track becomes a playground. Targets arrive on the beat: tap, hold, slide and use both thumbs to follow the music as precisely as you can. Easy to understand. Much harder to master. PLAY WITH BOTH THUMBS Elements appear across different zones of the screen and move with the track. Read their path, anticipate their arrival and trigger the right gesture at the right moment. CHAIN YOUR COMBOS Every precise action pushes your combo and your multiplier higher. One mistake can break the streak: stay locked in until the last note. AIM FOR PRECISION Score alone is not enough. Your timing counts. Sharpen your accuracy, beat your best scores and earn the highest ranks. PROGRESS AT YOUR OWN PACE Start with the gentler tracks and levels, then take on sequences that get faster and more technical. REPLAY. IMPROVE. BEAT YOUR RECORDS. Every run is a chance to raise your score, your accuracy and your rank. Headphones recommended.
Pulse
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One tap. One moment. One score to beat. Pulse is a rhythm and precision game where every tap matters. Wait for the colored ring to meet its glowing target, then tap at exactly the right time to build your combo. Trust your reflexes, earn shields to protect your streak, and adapt to surprise events that keep every run exciting. โข Simple to learn, challenging to master โข Three difficulty levels to match your pace โข Combos and multipliers to chase higher scores โข A pressure-free Zen mode โข A 60-second Time Trial mode โข A one-attempt daily challenge โข Track your stats and personal best โข Game Center leaderboards to compete with friends and players worldwide Find the rhythm. Tap at the right time. Beat your best.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tapora at 15.0 against Pulse's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tapora ships an update every 3 days, Pulse every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tapora | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days โ better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SPIKE FLOW | Patrice BONRAISIN |
In-app purchases
Tapora
No in-app purchases
Pulse
No in-app purchases









