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PenguinRadar vs Pulse

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PenguinRadar compared with Pulse
DetailPenguinRadar logo PenguinRadar Pulse
What it doesInstagram tracker and analyzer for public accounts Short. Real. Yours.
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: 50 signup credits plus 10 daily credits for lookups. Free Track: one following list up to 1,000 accounts, 3 scans in 7 days. Lite: $99/year (≈$8.25/month) with 1,000 monthly credits. Starter: $199/year (≈$16.58/month) with 2,500 monthly credits. Pro: $499/year (≈$41.58/month) with 7,000 monthl Not given
Key features
  • Instagram Story Viewer
  • Instagram Likes Viewer
  • Instagram Follower Viewer
  • Instagram Follower Tracker
  • Instagram Unfollow Tracker
  • AI Analyzer for tracked accounts
  • Follower export to CSV
  • Email alerts for detected changes
  • REST API and CLI access
  • ChatGPT plugin and MCP server
  • Share photos, text posts, Shorts and Stories
  • Follow creators and profiles
  • Private messages
  • Pulse Studio editing with text, music and filters
  • Stories visible for 24 hours
  • Save and edit Short drafts on device
  • QR profile cards
  • On-device content translation
  • Comments on posts
What makes it different
  • No Instagram password required; uses email or Google sign-in
  • Tracks changes with exact dates, not just final counts
  • Priced per scan, not per subscription week
  • Works across web, mobile apps and AI assistants with one account
  • Designed for everyday moments with emphasis on authenticity
  • Native editing in Pulse Studio available on Android
  • Age-aware with privacy safeguards for 13+
  • All core features free without ads or paywalls during rollout
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)130
Referring domains (Majestic)21

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