Pulse is a system and network monitoring dashboard for iPhone that provides real-time telemetry on CPU, memory, battery, and local network traffic.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Users hire Pulse to gain granular, real-time visibility into their device and local network performance that standard iOS settings cannot provide.
For Power users and network administrators who require granular, real-time diagnostics for their local devices and network environments.
What does it look like?
Key features
Displays public IPv4/IPv6 addresses, DNS servers, and MTU settings.
Identifies active hosts on the local IPv4 network and performs TCP port scanning.
Captures and replays system performance data to compare behavior over time.
How much does it cost?
The app is currently offered as a free utility with no visible in-app purchases or subscription tiers.
Velocity
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Pulse: System Network Monitor has been inactive for 121 days, falling into the zombie category. With only a single version released since its inception, there is no evidence of ongoing development or maintenance. The lack of updates suggests the project is currently abandoned or in a state of permanent dormancy.
Who built it?
Pankaj Gaikar
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What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for Pulse: System Network Monitor
How's the Utilities market?
Pulse operates in the technical utilities space, currently maintaining a 4.6-star rating from a small base of 5 reviews. The lack of updates over the last 121 days suggests a static market position that risks losing relevance to more frequently updated diagnostic tools.
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Key takeaways for Pulse: System Network Monitor
Where is it heading?
The market for technical utilities is consolidating around tools that offer frequent updates and integration with newer iOS capabilities. Pulse remains a functional tool for local diagnostics, but its current development trajectory suggests it will struggle to compete with more active rivals in the coming quarters.
- The 121-day update gap suggests the app is in maintenance mode, which reduces its appeal to power users who require constant compatibility updates.
- The current feature set provides a stable, niche utility for local network scanning that remains functional despite the lack of recent development.
The SWOT
- Local subnet scanning provides a technical barrier for network discovery
- Session recording enables performance comparison over time
- Automated alerts for network latency could increase daily utility
- Wearable integration for remote monitoring of device health
Next best moves
Ship a maintenance update because the app has been silent for 4 months → restore user confidence
The counter-intuitive read
The lack of updates is not just a neglect issue…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The app's market position is now quantified with a 4.6-star rating, and the SWOT analysis has been expanded to include specific competitive threats and future development opportunities.
Bottom line
Pulse provides a clean, technical interface for local network diagnostics, but the lack of updates since April 2026 creates a long-term churn risk, so the developer must ship a maintenance patch to signal active support.
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Is Pulse free to use?
Can I use Pulse to scan my home network?
Is Pulse safe to use for network diagnostics?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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