# Pulse+ News & Podcasts

> Radically Independent.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6449618419](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6449618419)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6449618419`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pulse Media Group, LLC
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (299 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-10-17
- **First published:** 2023-07-21
- **Size:** 71 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pulse-news-podcasts/id6449618419)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://thenationalpulse.com/privacy-policy/](https://thenationalpulse.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

### Pulse+ Overview
Pulse+ is an all-in-one news and podcast app from The National Pulse. Stay ahead with radical, independent journalism, live updates, exclusive investigations, and counter-narrative analyses. Tap into curated podcasts featuring Raheem Kassam's The Campaign Trail, Austen Fletcher's Fleccas Talks, and Steve Bannon's War Room, plus tailored morning and evening briefings. Subscriber-only podcasts and The National Pulse magazine provide deeper insights into Washington and global affairs.

### Premium Access and Subscriptions
Subscribe to unlock subscriber-only podcasts, quarterly magazine content, and deeper analysis. Enjoy personalized alerts, customizable briefings, and a transparent renewal policy. By downloading Pulse+ you agree to The National Pulse Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

## Rankings

- #93,005 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Pulse+ for quality, unbiased news and the value of the subscription, with many calling it a must-have for news fans. However, the app is plagued by reliability problems: frequent loading failures, blank screens, and videos that won't play or error out; paid subscribers not recognized, forcing sign-up prompts; and ongoing stability issues with repeated logins and reinstall cycles. Reviewers also note outdated maintenance and missing features like background playback and a dedicated mini-player. Overall, content quality is high, but reliability and usability must be fixed for common tasks to work smoothly.

### Pros

- Accurate and unbiased source of breaking news.
- Subscription is valuable and worth the price; many users call Pulse+ a must-have for news fans.
- The app is a go-to news site; readers rely on Pulse+ as their primary source.
- Appeals to fans of Fleccas and RRB content.

### Cons

- Frequent content loading failures: blank screens or zero content on launch.
- Video playback issues, including errors while playing videos and inability to watch Bonus Land.
- Paid subscribers not recognized; login/access prompts force sign-up.
- Chronic stability and maintenance problems: frequent crashes, reinstall cycles, and overdue updates.
- Missing essential features and UX gaps such as background playback, mini-player, or offline playback controls.

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