# Choice Compass — Ask your heart. > Decision-making app analyzing heart rhythm for subconscious choice alignment. (iPhone/iPad app by Mossbridge Institute, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choice-compass/id853335765 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Mossbridge Institute, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/853335768) - Category: Lifestyle, Health & Fitness - Price: $10.99 - Rating: 3.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 9 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-04-17 - Data updated: 2026-07-30 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choice-compass/id853335765/reviews.md ## What is Choice Compass? Choice Compass is a scientifically tested decision making app that uses a patented method to access the mind-body process of decision making to help you make a more informed decision by literally "listening to your heart." Choice Compass helps you by analyzing changes in your heart rhythm that occur as you concentrate on 2 choices you are considering (like: “stay here” versus “move”). The app then reports which decision is closer to the heartbeat dynamics associated with positive, rather than negative choices. Here's an explanation of the science behind the application and how our Choice Compass decision making app works: http://www.choicecompass.com/decision-making-process/ How to Use: 1. Go through the practice and calibration processes to tune the algorithm to your heart rhythms. 2. Type in 2 short names for the two life choices you are comparing. 3. Start a 50-second countdown as the decision making app measures your heart rhythm while you also think about the decision you’re trying to get answered. 4. Once the app has finished, view the results for your choice comparison. Features: • Easy-to-use interface, with tutorial, practice and calibration at launch and tips at the top of the screen to help you learn how to better listen to your heart. • Loads previously used choice pairs. • Bluetooth heart rate monitor connectivity for sophisticated or clinical use -- compatible with Polar HRV straps and CorSense/Elite HRV monitors. • Tracks the results when a particular choice pair is tested multiple times. This way, you can see which of the two choices wins on average over time. • Tips available for making your results more accurate. • Read about the science behind Choice Compass. • Turn sound on/off. • Send feedback. • Share Choice Compass with a friend. How it Works: Researchers in neuroscience and psychology have found that unconscious processes are sometimes better at coming up with solutions to many decisions than what our everyday conscious thoughts allow. In essence, Choice Compass provides a link to your subconscious mind-body connection by using the results of basic physiological research.  It shows that a calm state of joy/compassion/excitement/bliss is accompanied by more rhythmic heart activity. About the Inventor: The creator of Choice Compass, Dr. Julia Mossbridge, is trained in cognitive neuroscience and experimental psychology. Working outside the lab on her own time, she gathered data that drives the patented algorithm that powers Choice Compass. Choice Compass is not meant to diagnose or treat any disease.  The choice algorithm is based on average data and you should use common sense when making life choices. Note: Choice Compass requires a minimum hardware of the iPhone 5S or newer in order to provide the camera frame rates necessary to detect heart rhythms used by its algorithms. For more information visit: http://choicecompass.com. ## Key features - Heart rhythm analysis for decision making - Practice and calibration process - Bluetooth heart rate monitor connectivity - Tracks results over multiple tests - Tips for accuracy - Explanation of the science behind the app ## Recent user reviews (10 of 19) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choice-compass/id853335765/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Good idea, poor execution *2022-02-05* Reviews from 6-7 yrs ago (app vers. up to 1.2) are almost entirely five stars; since ~5 yrs ago, however, all are one star, including mine. Obviously something went very badly wrong in the update to vers. 1.3 (2 yrs ago) and has remained unfixed despite a complete update to Vers. 2.0 (7 mos ago) and a further tweak to 2.1 (a mere 4 wks ago). Simple example: 1st choice always works fine for me, but 2nd always fails because of “finger placement,” this despite not moving my finger AT ALL! Over and over and over. (Remind anyone of Ben Franklin’s definition of “insanity”?) Also interesting that there are none of the typical dev’s replies to users’ complaints…. Do they not care? Are they not even reading them? **Developer response:** Hello Upstate Steve -- We'd like to apologize for your experience as well as the delay in getting back to you. Version 2.0/2.1 (2.1 with only a wording change) has seemed to work for most users, old and new. However, it apparently isn't working for you. We are not sure why -- we have tested the most recent version rigorously and it seems not to show the behavior you describe for us or anyone else who has contacted us. Also, the bluetooth heart rate monitor functionality seems to work fine as well. If the app continues to show this behavior for you, please return it for a refund. Also you can use the in-app email form to let us know directly if there are any other issues. Thank you! ### 1/5 — Does not work *2022-01-01* After hours on step one and two, I just give up! Unfortunately because the idea is cool! **Developer response:** Hi Lisa, I'm sorry to hear that -- and also sorry that we didn't realize we could respond to app reviews, so the response is late as well. For whatever reason (sometimes low blood pressure, sometimes finger temperature) the app doesn't work for some people. I'm sorry it didn't work for you! The good thing is, if you have a Bluetooth monitor compatible with Choice Compass, you can use that instead, and it's a lot easier for most people! ### 1/5 — It Doesn’t Work *2019-09-04* I like the idea of this app, but it doesn’t work. It was tested using several people and horrifying scenarios such as should someone leave an abusive relationship. It was telling people to stay in abusive relationships. Don’t use this app. Use common sense instead. **Developer response:** Hi JillyBean42 -- This is exactly why we created version 2.0/2.1 -- we had previously calibrated the app for people, but our calibration was based on averages across the population. We realized that this was a problem for some people and would give exactly the incorrect answer. Now we have a version (2.1) that lets people calibrate their own heart rhythms. Much more effective. Having said that, it's always better to use common sense over any other decision-making method! Choice Compass is designed to support and validate your choices, not to make them. Thank you for writing your review. ### 1/5 — Unusable *2019-01-26* Terrible tutorial, could not get it to work **Developer response:** Thank you for your review, Cazimi. In version 2.0/2.1 we have improved the tutorial. I hope you can give it a try! ### 1/5 — Doesn't work *2017-11-06* Good idea, unfortunately doesn't work. Tested with a variety of simple choices that should have been obvious (love/hate, joy/sad, food/hunger, etc). this test doesn't work and should not be used to make any important life choices. ### 1/5 — Not impressed *2017-10-27* Ran tests with obviously far preferable scenarios compared to essentially terrible ones and the terrible ones won out as often. Wish I could get my money back for this claptrap. **Developer response:** Hello JRosey2 -- Thank you for your review! In the new version (2.1) we have made this scenario less likely, as we require each user to calibrate the app for their own heart rhythms. Please give it a try! Take care! ### 5/5 — Love the update. *2015-04-20* I love the new new gender update! Now Choice Compass can be set for a male or female user. It's much more accurate. I love that this app reads me. It gives me honest and powerful direction. I trust what it has to say. **Developer response:** Hi Sunshine Deluxe, Thank you for your review! Yes, this update allowed people to choose their gender, which was important for the personalization component. But please consider trying the newest version -- 2.1 -- which also allows you to use a Bluetooth monitor and requires personal calibration of your heart rhythms! ### 5/5 — More people need this kind of introspection! *2014-11-14* I totally agree with the other users that this is app is great for helping oneself to fully evaluate both sides of a decision and also in that it helps one to trust one's own intuition about a situation. If you need validation to just confirm what you knew in your heart, this is a great method! Also, it brings to light that each person has the answer to a lot of their questions internally! Very cool and I hope more of this technology is continually developed! Very easy to use, and there's really no way to mess up the heartbeat sensor unless you totally aren't reading the directions and are using it wrong, so I'm not sure what the last user was talking about. All in all, great app! **Developer response:** Hello Enterprise1701E! Thank you so much for your review. It's been awhile, and we've updated the app considerably. In version 2.1 you can use a Bluetooth heart rate monitor, and you are also required to calibrate your heart rhythms so the app can be more accurate for your particular relationship between your heartbeat and positive/negative choices! Please let us know what you think! ### 5/5 — Works great! *2014-11-12* Using an iPhone 4 even. Practice screen helps get heart beat right. Great for big choices if you do it a few times and see. **Developer response:** Doubledidooo -- thank you! Glad you like it! ### 5/5 — A revolutionary way to make decisions *2014-11-12* This app is tapping into a profound new way to make decisions that seems to get beyond my normal conscious process. Even if I don't always 'agree' with it, the process itself gives me a moment to step outside my normal thinking process. **Developer response:** Hi Xinixr -- We agree. It's pretty cool. Check out version 2.1, which is designed to be more accurate -- because it's personalized to your particular calibrated pattern. Keep on making positive choices! ## Frequently asked questions about Choice Compass ### How does Choice Compass help me make decisions? Choice Compass analyzes subtle changes in your heart rhythm as you concentrate on two choices. It then indicates which choice is more aligned with the physiological patterns associated with positive outcomes. ### What is the science behind Choice Compass? The app is based on research in neuroscience and psychology suggesting that unconscious processes can offer solutions. It links to your subconscious by measuring how a calm state, associated with rhythmic heart activity, correlates with decision outcomes. ### What hardware is required for Choice Compass? Choice Compass requires an iPhone 5S or newer to ensure the necessary camera frame rates for heart rhythm detection. It also supports Bluetooth heart rate monitors like Polar HRV straps and CorSense/Elite HRV monitors. ### Can I use Choice Compass offline? The core functionality of Choice Compass, which involves analyzing heart rhythm data, requires the app to be running. However, once calibrated, it can be used to compare choices without an active internet connection. ### How accurate are the results from Choice Compass? The app provides tips to improve accuracy and tracks results when a choice pair is tested multiple times, showing the winning choice on average. The algorithm is based on average data, and users are advised to use common sense. ### What is the price of Choice Compass? Choice Compass is a paid application priced at $10.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with its use. ### Does Choice Compass have ads? No, Choice Compass does not contain advertisements. It is a paid app designed to provide an uninterrupted decision-making experience. ### How often is Choice Compass updated? The latest version of Choice Compass is 2.1, which was last updated on January 6, 2022. Information on future update frequency is not provided, but the app was initially released on April 17, 2014. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.1 — 2022-01-06 Updates to help information. ### 2.0 — 2021-06-08 Release 2.0 represents multiple major changes, which are summarized here. ACCURACY -- We've added a calibration process that takes you through 3 good vs. bad choices and calibrates the algorithm to your heart rhythms. This is now required to use the app and make choices -- it adds a lot to the accuracy of the app. Now you no longer need to enter your gender; the calibration steps will select the best algorithm for you based directly on your heart activity. CONVENIENCE -- On iOS only, you can now connect to Choice Compass with a Polar or CorSense/Elite heartrate variability (HRV) monitor so you can think about your choices while you relax, and let Choice Compass do the rest. You can also choose to connect the old-fashioned way, with your finger on the web camera. Both work, and you can switch back and forth. But you do need to calibrate once before using each method. DESIGN -- We've created an all-new updated design for iOS only, too many improvements to UX/UI to list. We also removed the need to create a userID. SUPPORT -- Our new pop-ups, more informative error messages, help video and Help tab offers support and troubleshooting tips for most scenarios you are likely to experience, but let us know if there's something we didn't cover! ### 1.3 — 2019-03-01 Updated to support the latest iOS phones including the iPhone X, XS, and XR and recent iOS. Added welcome video. Removed Twitter and Pintrist posting options. Added patent. ### 1.2 — 2015-04-14 Based on feedback and heart rate data from multiple testers, we improved the algorithms Choice Compass uses to both detect heartbeat rhythms and analyze these rhythms. Because we found a gender difference in the data that seems likely to be produced by hormones, we now ask you to choose a gender before you use the app. If the previous version of the app was working well for you, choose "female" as your gender, because the new "female" algorithm is closest to the algorithm in the previous version. If the previous version of the app often chose what seemed like the wrong choice to you, choose "male" as your gender. Otherwise, just choose the gender that is closest to your own, and read Choice Compass Tips (in Settings) for more information about gender. Added Twitter and Pinterest sharing buttons to enable you to easily share a Choice Compass session result. Enhanced the documentation for how to achieve the best results and to further explain the science behind Choice Compass. ### 1.1 — 2014-04-30 This version adds new functionality to help you have a more streamlined experience with Choice Compass: A Practice tab allows you to experiment with finger placement to achieve optimal heartbeat detection. Allows for restarting the session from the second choice if the first worked and the second didn't. You can now start a session from History tab by sliding your finger left on the choice you wish to re-run, then selecting "Run." Choice recording time has been shortened to 50 seconds, down from 60. The tutorial is can now be zoomed, so it is easier to read. Updated the Tutorial and Tips launched from the Settings tab. Corrected minor typos and text display problems. ## Apps similar to Choice Compass | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Add to Wishlistr](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/add-to-wishlistr/id6503661810) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Boom Calendar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-calendar/id1562327707) | — | Free | Lifestyle | | [Nature's Whispers Oracle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/natures-whispers-oracle/id1508003390) | 5.0 (63) | $9.99 | Lifestyle | | [Chaos Magick](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chaos-magick/id1524681383) | 3.8 (12) | $3.99 | Lifestyle | | [Couple Coach A.I. 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