Continuously monitor your heart rate using your AirPods Pro 3 without starting a workout. View live data on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, access historical trends, and receive spoken cues for zone changes. Your data remains private and is never shared.
1.1.0
July 20, 2026
Ear Beats 1.1 — your pulse, with or without AirPods. • Camera pulse check — read your heart rate from your fingertip with the camera and flash. HRV included on clean readings. • Always-on tracking (Premium) — quietly log your heart rate all day, every time your AirPods are in. • Feel your heartbeat — optional gentle haptics in time with your pulse. • StandBy nightstand mode and a living, flowing backdrop on the Live screen. • New 7-day free trial on the monthly plan. • Clearer AirPods compatibility guidance, bigger tap targets, and Live Activity fixes.
MoreNo, Ear Beats is ad-free. The app explicitly states that it contains no advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.
Ear Beats requires an iPhone or iPad running iOS 26 or later. It specifically utilizes AirPods Pro 3, as these are the only AirPods models equipped with a heart-rate sensor.
Ear Beats uses the same heart rate sensor as AirPods Pro 3. While it provides continuous monitoring and insights like heart rate variability, it is intended as a wellness tool and not a medical device.
Ear Beats offers a 14-day free trial. After the trial, users can choose a lifetime unlock for $14.99 or a monthly subscription for $2.99.
Ear Beats is designed with privacy in mind. It has no account, no servers, and no analytics, ensuring your heart rate data only leaves your iPhone to your private iCloud. The privacy label indicates 'Data Not Collected'.
Yes, a single AirPod in your ear is sufficient for Ear Beats to start tracking your heart rate automatically.
No, Ear Beats is specifically designed to avoid logging workouts. It reads the heart rate sensor without starting or finishing a workout, so your Activity rings and calorie data remain unaffected.
The latest version of Ear Beats is 1.0.2, last updated on June 17, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.
