Comparison

LuckBalance vs 21 Pulse

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

Head to head
About

LuckBalance

Features
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How much are you really spending on lottery tickets, scratch cards, and bets? LuckBalance helps you track every play: how much you spend, how much you win, and what the real balance is. No lectures, no blocks, just clear and honest numbers. Record each play in seconds. Pick the game, enter the amount, and LuckBalance does the rest: monthly balance, return by game, how many consecutive months you've been losing, and what you could have bought with that money. Your data, securely synced via iCloud. No third-party servers. No tracking. The developer has no access to your data. Switching phones? Everything is automatically restored from iCloud. Want an extra backup? Export a JSON file from settings. Also works on Apple Watch: check your balance from your wrist and quickly record plays with the Digital Crown. What's included: • 10 preset games (scratch cards, lottery, sports bets, bingo, slots, and more) • Custom games • Dashboard with balance and statistics • Monthly charts and return by game • "With this money you could have..." — real-world conversions • Edit past plays to add later winnings • Automatic iCloud sync • Export and import JSON backups • Apple Watch app with quick entry • Italian and English

About

21 Pulse

This Bitcoin-focused app provides real-time price tracking, market sentiment indicators, and a map of merchants accepting Bitcoin. It also offers educational resources, a portfolio tracker, and various tools for enthusiasts and merchants.

Highlights
  • Real-time Bitcoin price and charts
  • Fear & Greed Index and on-chain stats
  • Bitcoin merchant locator (Lightning SatMap)
  • Educational resources on Bitcoin
  • Portfolio tracker with DCA plans
  • Home screen widget for live price
Features
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21 Pulse – The rhythm of Bitcoin. Your Bitcoin-only companion for enthusiasts and everyday users. No altcoins, no noise – just everything you need around Bitcoin. FEATURES: • Real-time Bitcoin price (USD & EUR) with interactive charts (1H to All-Time) • Fear & Greed Index & Bitcoin on-chain stats • Lightning SatMap: Find merchants that accept Bitcoin & Lightning near you – with 60+ category icons • Lightning wallets guide & POS solutions for merchants • Bitcoin news in English, German & Spanish • Bitcoin events calendar & conference tracker • Learn Bitcoin: 6 chapters, 24 FAQs, curated videos & books • Portfolio tracker with DCA plans & performance analysis • Tools: Block & Halving, Converter, DCA Calculator, Mining ROI • Home Screen Widget: Live price & 24h change • Beginner & Advanced mode – for every Bitcoiner • Clean design with customizable accent color (light/dark/system) 21 Pulse is built for people who value sovereignty, simplicity and focus. No account required. No tracking. Your data stays on your device. Bitcoin only. Always.

Screenshots

LuckBalance4 screens
21 Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 21 Pulse at none against LuckBalance's 1. LuckBalance's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. LuckBalance sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 21 Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LuckBalance ships an update weekly, 21 Pulse every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LuckBalance versus 21 Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuckBalance21 Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMarco TardanicoHeiko Mattern

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LuckBalance

One-time1
  • LuckBalance Premium$2.99
None

21 Pulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LuckBalance free?
LuckBalance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 21 Pulse free?
21 Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LuckBalance or 21 Pulse have ads?
Neither LuckBalance nor 21 Pulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LuckBalance or 21 Pulse?
LuckBalance ships an update weekly, and 21 Pulse every 2 weeks. Most recently, LuckBalance was updated on October 20, 2026 and 21 Pulse on October 22, 2026.

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