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StoriesIG vs Pulse

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StoriesIG compared with Pulse
DetailStoriesIG logo StoriesIG Pulse
What it doesAnonymous Instagram Story Viewer & Downloader Short. Real. Yours.
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFree Free
PricingNot given Not given
Key features
  • View public Instagram Stories from the last 24 hours
  • Browse and download Highlights saved by creators
  • Watch and download public Reels and videos with audio
  • View and download public photos and carousel posts
  • Download in original quality without watermarks
  • Access from any browser on mobile or desktop
  • Preserve original audio in downloaded videos when available
  • No account or password required
  • Completely anonymous viewing without appearing in viewer lists
  • No app, extension, or software installation needed
  • 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
  • Completely anonymous—your username never appears in viewer lists because your Instagram account is not used
  • No login, registration, or password ever required
  • Downloads in original quality with no added watermark
  • Works immediately in any modern browser on any device
  • Respects privacy settings—cannot access private accounts or restricted content
  • 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)4 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)60
Citation Flow (Majestic)230
Referring domains (Majestic)181

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