Pulse: Event Tickets vs The Shop Events Calendar
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for Pulse, Nov 3, 2026 for The Shop Events Calendar.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan.
- Pulse lists 8 features The Shop Events Calendar’s listing doesn’t mention, including Branding, Capacity limits, Custom notifications.
Head to head
A calendar widget to help you showcase your events and promos
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
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
Free Plan
- · Calendar and list layouts
- · Storefront Embed
- · Up to 5 events
Monthly
- · Original & List Design
- · Style Options
- · Unlimited Events
- · Unlimited Integrations
- · Unlimited Traffic
Annual
- · Original & List Design
- · Style Options
- · Unlimited Events
- · Unlimited Integrations
- · Unlimited Traffic
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featurePulse 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.
The Shop Events Calendar makes it easy to display store events, promotions, and product launches in a mobile-friendly calendar. Create multiple calendars for different locations or event types, and choose from three layouts—original, list, or accordion. The calendar is built to match your theme as well as load super fast on your website.
- 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
- Unlimited Event Creation. Create an unlimited amount of events for your calendar
- Your store, Your Calendar. The calendar uses your stores themes and fonts.
- Create multiple calendars for all of your stores locations.
- Integrate Your Other Calendars. Take your calendars from Google, Apple and more.
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 |  Pulse |  The Shop Events Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 200 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −3 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 7 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Arts & Entertainment, Apparel & Accessories, Food, Beverages & Tobacco |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, Canada, United Kingdom |
Reviews
| Measure | Pulse | The Shop Events Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.6 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 163 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 3 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Pulse | The Shop Events Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $12.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Pulse | The Shop Events Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #61 | #12(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | #12 on Pricing moves in Event booking | #13 in Event booking |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Jun 1, 2026 | Jul 8, 2020 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | SIA JB Holdings | The Shop Apps |
FAQ
Pulse and The Shop Events Calendar: common questions
- Is Pulse or The Shop Events Calendar 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?
- Pulse lists 8 the others don’t mention, such as Branding, Capacity limits, Custom notifications, Email notifications. The Shop Events Calendar lists 8 the others don’t mention, such as Appointments, Block dates, Calendar, Calendar widget. 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 Oct 13, 2026 for Pulse, Nov 3, 2026 for The Shop Events Calendar; 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 Oct 13, 2026 for Pulse, Nov 3, 2026 for The Shop Events Calendar. 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.