Mahina Event Calendar App 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 Mahina Event Calendar, Oct 13, 2026 for Pulse.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan.
- Pulse lists 12 features Mahina Event Calendar’s listing doesn’t mention, including Branding, Capacity limits, Custom notifications.
Head to head
Eye Catching Events, RSVP, Online Feature, Session Breakdown
- United States
- Canada
- Australia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Basic
- · 2 Free Starter Themes
- · Customisable language options.
- · List and Grid View Layout Options
- · Online and Offline Event Options
- · Unlimited Traffic
- · Upload maximum of 5 Events
Standard
- · Ability to customise and save Themes
- · Add Image
- · Add events to Google Calendar
- · Additional Themes
- · Recurring Events
- · Unlimited Events
Premium
- · Add Image
- · Customise Email RSVP response
- · Download and Manage RSVP invitees
- · RSVP feature
- · Unlimited Events
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 featureMahina Event Calendar App is built for Shopify Users that want to add eye-catching events to their stores. With an easy-to-use layout, customization and translation option, we hope to make the process of creating events for your customers quick and simple. You can connect product to an event and sell them as tickets. Or collect RSVPs for an event you are hosting.
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.
- Showcase your events with our eye-catching UI.
- Link product to your event and sell them as tickets.
- Collect RSVP information and send custom email response.
- Customise the app's look and language.
- 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 |  Mahina Event Calendar |  Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 149 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | −5 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 2 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Food, Beverages & Tobacco | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, Canada, Australia | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Mahina Event Calendar | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 60 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 2 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Mahina Event Calendar | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $5/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 3 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Mahina Event Calendar | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #32(ahead) | #61 |
| Shopify App Charts | #16 in Event booking | #12 on Pricing moves in Event booking |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Nov 10, 2020 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Mahina | SIA JB Holdings |
FAQ
Mahina Event Calendar and Pulse: common questions
- Is Mahina Event Calendar or Pulse cheaper?
- Both list 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?
- Mahina Event Calendar lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Calendar, Calendar widget, Classes. Pulse lists 12 the others don’t mention, such as Branding, Capacity limits, Custom notifications, Custom tickets. 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 Mahina Event Calendar, 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 Mahina Event Calendar, 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.