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Pulse Music streams Pulse 101.7, an all-positive Iowa station mixing alternative, pop, and hip-hop with faith conversations. The free, bilingual app is small, clean, and well-rated but built around a single local stream.
Our verdict
Pulse Music is the app for Pulse 101.7, an all-positive radio station based in the Des Moines, Iowa area and operated by nonprofit Positive Impact Media. Its pitch is a slightly younger, more rhythmic spin on Christian radio: a mix of alternative, pop, and hip-hop from artists like for KING & COUNTRY, Lauren Daigle, TobyMac, and Lecrae, woven together with conversations about faith and everyday life. The app is free, streams cleanly, and even offers Spanish alongside English.
For its size, it is a likable, well-made app. It holds a 4.9-star App Store rating across about 144 reviews, and listeners specifically praise the vibe, with one calling it 'great beats and lyrics that I don't have to worry about negatively affecting any of us.' The player is straightforward, the download is small, and it does exactly what it sets out to do without clutter.
The honest caveats are reach and depth. This is a single-market station rather than a national network, so the local hooks matter less if you are streaming from elsewhere, and the feature set is thin next to bigger apps: one live stream, no channels, no skipping, and little in the way of teaching or extra content. If you want an upbeat, clean, all-positive stream with a hip-hop-friendly playlist, Pulse is a pleasant free option; just know it is a small station doing one thing well rather than a full platform.
How we scored it
Standout features
All-positive stream
A single live stream of clean, encouraging music.
Alt, pop & hip-hop
A rhythmic mix beyond typical soft CCM.
Faith conversations
On-air talk about faith and everyday life.
Spanish & English
The app is available in both languages.
Lightweight app
A small, no-clutter download that just plays.
Positive artists
for KING & COUNTRY, Lauren Daigle, TobyMac, Lecrae.
Pros & cons
✓ Pros
- Free with no subscription, run by a nonprofit
- Upbeat all-positive playlist spanning alternative, pop, and hip-hop
- Excellent 4.9-star App Store rating from its listeners
- Spanish-language option alongside English
- Small, no-clutter app that streams reliably
– Cons
- Single-market station with limited reach outside its area
- Thin feature set: one stream, no channels or skipping
- Little teaching or extra content beyond the music and talk
Best for
Listeners who want an upbeat, clean, all-positive stream with a hip-hop-friendly playlist, and anyone in the Des Moines area who loves the local station. Great as a simple background stream.
Look elsewhere if
You want a national brand, multiple channels, teaching content, or song-level control. Larger apps like K-LOVE, WayFM, or Moody Radio offer more reach and depth.
Pricing
How it compares
| Pulse Music | Air1 | K-LOVE | The JOY FM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our score | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 7.4 |
| Music & programming | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Faith & extra content | 6.0 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| Design & UX | 7.0 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| Value | 8.5 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
FAQ
Is the Pulse Music app free?
Yes. It is completely free with no subscription, supported by the nonprofit Positive Impact Media.
What kind of music does Pulse play?
An all-positive mix of alternative, pop, and hip-hop from artists like for KING & COUNTRY, Lauren Daigle, TobyMac, and Lecrae.
Where is Pulse 101.7 based?
It is a station in the Des Moines, Iowa area, operated by Positive Impact Media.
Is the app available in Spanish?
Yes. The app is offered in both English and Spanish.
Can I skip songs or pick channels?
No. Pulse is a single live stream, so there is no skipping, custom playlists, or multiple channels.
