Getting started
Do I need to create an account?
No. You can read the daily news feed without an account. You need a free account to use mood tracking, streaks, the journal, and to post to the community feed. Sign-up takes under a minute.
Is it an app I need to download?
Positivity Pulse is a Progressive Web App (PWA). You can open it right now at positivitypulse.app in any browser. On Android or iOS, tap "Add to Home Screen" in your browser menu to install it — it then works like a native app, with offline support and push notifications. No App Store required.
Which devices does it work on?
Any device with a modern browser — iPhone, Android, tablets, laptops, desktops. The interface is mobile-first but fully responsive on larger screens.
The news feed
How do you select the positive news stories?
Stories are sourced from reputable news outlets and run through our positivity scoring system, which evaluates language, framing, factual basis, and content depth. We do not select stories that are positive only in headline but negative in substance, nor do we include satire or opinion pieces as news.
How often is the news updated?
Today's Positive Pulse (the three headline stories) refreshes daily. The broader news feed and community wins feed update continuously throughout the day.
Can I get news in my language?
Yes. We support seven languages: English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese (Brazilian), and Japanese. Each language has its own curated feed from sources in that language — not translations of English stories. You can set your language preference in your profile.
Mood tracking & journal
Is my journal private?
Yes. All journal entries and mood check-ins are private by default. You can choose to share specific wins publicly on the community Pulse feed, but nothing is shared without your explicit action.
What is a streak?
Your streak counts consecutive days you have logged a mood check-in or posted a win. Streaks reset if you miss a day. They are displayed on your profile and in the app header as a motivational cue. Missing a day is fine — just start a new streak.
Can I delete my mood history or journal entries?
Yes. You can delete individual entries from My Joy at any time. You can also request full account deletion from your profile settings, which permanently removes all your data.
Pricing & Pulse+
Is Positivity Pulse free?
Yes. The core app is completely free: positive news feed, mood check-in, streaks, gratitude journal (private), and the community Pulse feed. There is no time limit on the free plan.
What is Pulse+?
Pulse+ is an optional premium subscription that unlocks: weekly AI-generated insights based on your mood patterns and wins, extended My Joy archive, breathing exercises with ambient audio, and additional customisation options. Pricing is shown in the app.
Do you sell my data?
No. We do not sell personal data or use advertising as a revenue model. Revenue comes from Pulse+ subscriptions only. Your mood data, journal entries, and personal information are never shared with third parties for commercial purposes.
Business & teams
Can our company use Positivity Pulse for employee wellbeing?
Yes. We have a B2B offering for organisations that want to provide Positivity Pulse as part of an employee wellbeing programme. This includes aggregate (anonymised) reporting, custom onboarding, and account management. Contact us at hello@positivitypulse.app to discuss.