Comparison

Baduk Cap vs PulseNerd

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

Head to head
About

Baduk Cap

Easily capture Go board positions using image recognition and convert them to SGF format. Includes game information, scoring, and live game recording features. Supports various rulesets and board sizes.

Highlights
  • Image recognition for Go board capture
  • SGF file export
  • In-app scoring function
  • Live game recording
  • Support for multiple rulesets
  • Siri shortcuts
Features
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Baduk Cap lets you capture positions on your wooden Go board and easily transfer them to the SGF file format (Smart Game Format) using built-in image recognition. Include game information such as player names, ranks, captured stones, and more. You can copy the SGF file to the clipboard, send it by email, save it to Dropbox, or export it to apps like EasyGo or SmartGo Kifu. Determine the winner and exact score of your game with the scoring function (available as an in-app purchase). Supported rulesets are: Japanese, Chinese, AGA (Area), AGA (Territory), Ing, New Zealand. Because Baduk Cap automatically recognizes corners of arbitrary size, you can capture problems from books and export them to apps like EasyGo, which offer the spaced repetition system as a study tool. Live capture of your game while it is being played is also supported, featuring automatic move recognition and automatic photo capture, or photos triggered via a Bluetooth camera remote. (This feature is available as an in-app purchase.) External cameras and webcams (UVC-compatible) can be used with this feature. Focus fully on the game instead of interrupting your concentration with manual recording. If you wish, you can broadcast your live game to the Mastodon social network. Baduk Cap supports board sizes of 9 x 9, 13 x 13, and 19 x 19, and is optimized for both iPhone and iPad. The following one-year subscriptions are available (Baduk Cap Pro): • Scoring: Determine the winner and exact result of the game (tap the result for an explanation of how it was calculated) • Game recording: Live capture your game with automatic move recognition, automatic photos, or photos triggered by a Bluetooth camera remote. Broadcast to Mastodon is supported. (Includes all features of the Scoring subscription) These subscriptions do not renew automatically. After one year, you will need to manually resubscribe if you wish to continue using the unlocked features. You can also choose the 'Lifetime Pro' subscription, which is paid once and provides access to all app features forever. Each of the Baduk Cap Pro subscriptions also unlocks the following features: • Siri shortcuts: Take a picture of your Go board with a voice command of your choice • Dark mode • Alternate app icons

About

PulseNerd

Features
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PulseView is the perfect companion app for your WhatPulse client. Monitor your activity in real time and keep your statistics always within reach — directly on your iPhone. Stay informed about your current performance: • View your total keyboard and mouse activity • Track Clicks Per Second during gameplay • Monitor network usage live • See how much data you upload and download in each session Designed for tech-enthusiasts and curious gamers, PulseView brings your “geek window” from the desktop right to your pocket. Everything updates automatically and remains private on your device. A special highlight: PulseView includes a large button that triggers a pulse — and rewards you with a short sound effect from our friendly mascot Pelle. Key Features • Real-time WhatPulse statistics • Clicks Per Second live counter • Network traffic analysis per session • Local connection to your WhatPulse client • Modern and simple user interface • No data collection or tracking PulseView focuses entirely on transparency and privacy. All connections stay local. No external servers. No analytics. No tracking. Keep control of your performance — anywhere, anytime.

Screenshots

Baduk Cap4 screens
PulseNerd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PulseNerd at Free against Baduk Cap's $3.99. PulseNerd also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PulseNerd is free to download; Baduk Cap costs $3.99 up front. Baduk Cap sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. PulseNerd asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Baduk Cap versus PulseNerd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaduk CapPulseNerd
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (57 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas BreitlingMarcel Hagenacker

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Baduk Cap

One-time7
  • Scoring (1 year)$0.99
  • Small tip$0.99
  • Medium tip$1.99
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  • Live capture (1 year)$2.99
  • Large tip$3.99
  • Very large tip$9.99
  • Lifetime Pro$14.99
None

PulseNerd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Baduk Cap free?
Baduk Cap costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is PulseNerd free?
PulseNerd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Baduk Cap or PulseNerd have ads?
Neither Baduk Cap nor PulseNerd shows ads.

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