In settings you tune InnerPulse to your rhythm. Sections are grouped by topic.
Appearance
Pick the chart style for journal and check-in: line, bars or ribbon. The change applies to every chart immediately.
Reminders
Turn on journal reminders and pick weekdays plus a time. The app only nudges you on days where you don't yet have an entry.
For check-ins you set an interval in days (default 14). After it elapses, the app reminds you daily until you take the test or turn the reminder off.
When you first enable reminders, iOS asks for notification permission. Without it, the app shows a hint in settings.
Factor management
Under Factors you'll find:
- every system factor (predefined, can be hidden),
- your custom factors (free to create and delete),
- detected patterns – factors that show up strikingly often on specific weekdays.
You can rename, hide or pin any factor to a weekday. InnerPulse uses that link to give better suggestions later.
Theme
Four themes ship with the app:
- Still Water – teal, light.
- Paper & Ink – warm beige, light.
- Night Owl – indigo gradient, dark.
- Legacy – follows your system setting.
Switching runs as a smooth crossfade, not a hard jump.
Data export
Tap Export data. Pick the scope: Journal, Questionnaires or Both. InnerPulse generates a CSV file you can share or save to iCloud. Each row holds date, value and – for the journal – factors and notes.
App lock
Under General you turn on the biometric lock. Set a timeout: Never, Immediately, 1 minute, 5 minutes or 15 minutes. After it elapses, the app asks for Face ID, Touch ID or your device passcode on the next open.
Worth knowing
- You can hide but not delete system factors. That protects you from accidental data loss.
- All preferences stay local. There is no cloud sync of settings.
- The Developer menu (bottom of settings) only appears after five taps on the footer. You don't normally need it.