Experiences: Events & Tickets vs Pulse: Event Tickets
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 3, 2026 for Experiences, Oct 13, 2026 for Pulse.
The short answer
- Only Pulse lists a free plan.
- Experiences lists 14 features Pulse’s listing doesn’t mention, including Appointments, Block dates, Booking pages.
Head to head
An integrated tours, tickets, classes, and events app
- United States
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Basic
- · $9 base + 1% of booking revenue
- · Up to 100 bookings or $100 in sales/mnth
- · Usage charges calculated once per month.
Premium
- · $39 base + 0.75% of booking revenue
- · Up to 1k bookings or $10k in sales/mnth
- · Usage charges calculated once per month.
Preferred
- · $129 base + 0.5% of booking revenue
- · Over 1000 bookings or $10k in sales/mnth
- · Usage charges calculated once per month.
Free
- · 15 free tickets per event
- · CSV export + VIP tags + analytics
- · Custom PDF templates + widget
- · Custom emails + branding
- · Offline scanner app
- · QR tickets + signed PDFs
Starter
- · CSV export + VIP tags + analytics
- · Custom PDF templates + widget
- · Custom emails + branding
- · Offline scanner app
- · QR tickets + signed PDFs
- · Ticket tiers + seats + sales windows
Growth
- · CSV export + VIP tags + analytics
- · Custom PDF templates + widget
- · Custom emails + branding
- · Offline scanner app
- · QR tickets + signed PDFs
- · Ticket tiers + seats + sales windows
Pro
- · CSV export + VIP tags + analytics
- · Custom PDF templates + widget
- · Custom emails + branding
- · Offline scanner app
- · QR tickets + signed PDFs
- · Ticket tiers + seats + sales windows
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureThe Experiences app adds bookable retail experiences to your store and helps you stay on-brand, at your domain, without a third-party booking system getting in the way. Use our basic booking features or our advanced eTicketing feature to invite your customers (and their friends) to have memorable experiences with your brand at the center. Our support is here when you need extra help.
Pulse is a complete Shopify ticketing platform with no subscription and 0% commission. Sell tickets as products and deliver branded PDFs with secure QR codes, Apple & Google Wallet, and calendar passes. Scan with the free iOS/Android app, even offline. Every feature is included in every package. Start with 15 free tickets per event, then choose a one-time package for 500, 5,000, or 50,000 tickets.
- Automatically integrates with any Shopify theme. Offers booked experiences fast.
- Customizable email and text reminders to remind customers to show up.
- Embed a calendar or list of all your experiences easily.
- Use our Shopify POS check-in app or our new iOS eTicket check-in app (beta).
- Auto-generated branded PDF tickets with secure, signed QR codes
- Multiple ticket tiers, seat selection, and scheduled sales windows
- iOS & Android scanner app that works fully offline at the door
- Apple & Google Wallet, calendar (ICS) files, and live delivery tracking
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  Experiences |  Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 1 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Sporting Goods | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Experiences | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.8 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 107 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Experiences | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 3 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Experiences | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #38(ahead) | #61 |
| Shopify App Charts | #9 on Featured by Shopify in Event booking | #12 on Pricing moves in Event booking |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jul 18, 2018 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Experience Technology Corporation | SIA JB Holdings |
FAQ
Experiences and Pulse: common questions
- Is Experiences or Pulse cheaper?
- Only Pulse lists a free plan. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Experiences lists 14 the others don’t mention, such as Appointments, Block dates, Booking pages, Calendar. Pulse lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Online. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Nov 3, 2026 for Experiences, Oct 13, 2026 for Pulse; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Nov 3, 2026 for Experiences, Oct 13, 2026 for Pulse. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.