Comparison

SUSS Backpack vs SFATC Pulse

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

Head to head
About

SUSS Backpack

Features
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SUSS Backpack is the latest mobile application launched by Singapore University of Social Sciences for our students, faculty and staff. With this app, students can access their interactive study guides, recorded lectures and past year exam papers right at their fingertips. The app also enables users to receive important notifications from the University instantaneously on their mobile devices and it comes installed with useful student resources (e.g. academic writing, essential skills etc) that help improve their learning experience in SUSS.

About

SFATC Pulse

Features
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SFATC Pulse is the official learning app for SFATC learners. Your learning journey, in your pocket β€” learn, practise and get assessed, wherever you are. COURSES & E-LEARNING Continue your courses right where you left off β€” lessons, videos, quizzes and class schedules, all in one place. Your progress stays in sync. PRACTICAL TOOLS β€’ CPR Metronome β€” keep the right compression rhythm (100–120 per minute) with sound and haptics. Works fully offline. β€’ AED Locator β€” find the nearest public defibrillators around you. LEARN THROUGH PLAY Reinforce your skills with quick, hands-on games. ENGLISH & δΈ­ζ–‡ Switch language anytime with a single tap β€” the whole app follows your choice. SECURE ASSESSMENTS Take your assessments securely in the app, with integrity safeguards during exams. Build life-saving skills, learn at your own pace, and keep your certification on track β€” all from one app. Note: An SFATC account is required to sign in. Contact SFATC to enrol.

Screenshots

SUSS Backpack3 screens
SFATC Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SFATC Pulse at every 9 days against SUSS Backpack's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SUSS Backpack ships an update every 2 months, SFATC Pulse every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
SUSS Backpack versus SFATC Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSUSS BackpackSFATC Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size104 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSingapore University of Social SciencesRasheed Doad Abdul

In-app purchases

None

SUSS Backpack

No in-app purchases

None

SFATC Pulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SUSS Backpack free?
SUSS Backpack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SFATC Pulse free?
SFATC Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SUSS Backpack or SFATC Pulse have ads?
Neither SUSS Backpack nor SFATC Pulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SUSS Backpack or SFATC Pulse?
SUSS Backpack ships an update every 2 months, and SFATC Pulse every 9 days. Most recently, SUSS Backpack was updated on October 29, 2026 and SFATC Pulse on October 31, 2026.

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