# Echo: Watch Heart Rate Monitor — For NordicTrack, iFit, & Zwift

> Apple Watch heart rate broadcast to gym equipment and fitness apps. (iPhone/iPad app by Bred Ventures Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-watch-heart-rate-monitor/id1494679144 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bred Ventures Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/897222461)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 3,656 App Store ratings · 318 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), Latin American Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2020-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-watch-heart-rate-monitor/id1494679144/reviews.md

## What is Echo?

ECHO: Make Your Apple Watch (or Airpods) a Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor

Unleash your Apple Watch’s (or Airpod's) power and ramp up your workouts with ECHO. Turn them into a ripper Bluetooth heart rate monitor that hooks up smoothly to your fave fitness apps and gear—anytime, anywhere.

Easy Peasy Connection
Sync your Apple Watch (or Airpods) heart rate data to gear or apps that handle standard Bluetooth monitors. From treadmills to bikes, ECHO’s got you sorted.

Nail Your Heart Rate Zones
No more mucking about. Track zones dead easy on your Apple Watch and iPhone, with or without Bluetooth. Pick from top-notch models like Orange Theory Fitness®, Peloton®, iFit®, Echelon®, NordicTrack®, American Heart Association®, and Fat Burn®.

Bonus: Custom Zones Included! Whip up your own zone model for a tailored workout—no extra bucks.

Give It a Go Free
Jump in with 20-minute free workouts. Check out ECHO’s game-changing tech with no strings attached and see how it lifts your game.

Your Top Workout Mate
ECHO hooks up perfectly with apps and gear like Rogue Echo Bike V3, Peloton®, iFit®, Zwift®, Precor®, Life Fitness®, Echelon®, NordicTrack®, Wahoo®, and Schwinn®. Whether you’re pedalling, running, or smashing the elliptical, ECHO delivers a fair dinkum experience.

Privacy You Can Bank On
Your data’s yours alone. We don’t store, share, or flog it—ever. Privacy’s our core.

Apple Health, No Worries
ECHO taps Apple Health to grab heart rate data safely and sends it straight to your device—no storing. Optionally save workouts to fill your rings and smash your goals.

Chuck the Straps, Use Your Watch
No chest straps. No armbands. Just your Apple Watch (Series 3 or newer). Unlock heart rate and zone training like a champ.

Heads Up
Not compatible with GARMIN bike computers or Rogue Echo V2 bikes.

From PK Fitness Apps
We’re an independent mob mad about fitness tech. ECHO isn’t tied to Orange Theory Fitness®, Peloton®, iFit®, Zwift®, Precor®, Life Fitness®, Echelon®, NordicTrack®, Wahoo®, Schwinn®, or American Heart Association®.

## Key features

- Use Apple Watch as a Bluetooth heart rate monitor
- Broadcast heart rate to gym equipment
- Connect to fitness apps like Zwift and Peloton
- No chest strap required
- Train with heart rate zones and points
- Save workouts to Apple Health

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Echo Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| Echo Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Echo?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Works flawlessly
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 💡 Seamless integration with fitness equipment
- 👍 Reliable connection
- 👍 Accurate heart rate tracking
- 👍 Excellent customer support

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Inaccurate heart rate readings
- 🔋 Drains Apple Watch battery
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain fitness equipment

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes during workouts
- Workout data not syncing correctly
- Compatibility issues with latest iOS updates

**Most requested features**

- Add watch complication for quick access
- Ability to view workout history and stats
- Customizable heart rate zone settings
- Automatic workout tracking and syncing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 318)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-watch-heart-rate-monitor/id1494679144/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Stopped working w Zwift

*2026-05-09, version 6.0.6*

Not sure why after 6 months of flawless use

### 1/5 — HR not updating

*2026-04-23, version 6.0.6*

Recently I noticed that on my Apple Watch Ultra 2 the heart rate stays constant. It did not change I bps the entire 45 minutes. I assume this is a bug???

### 1/5 — Unable to restore purchased

*2026-04-10, version 6.0.3*

Will not restore my purchased upgrade with new phone

### 1/5 — Does not work as promised

*2026-04-07, version 6.0.3*

I needed a way to connect my Apple Watch with my Nordic Track treadmill and iFIT app. Does not work 98% of the time. Customer service does not respond and Apple will not refund!

Update: A YEAR later the developer responded. Still no refund and no connection.

### 5/5 — After recent update (Apr. 2026)

*2026-04-07, version 6.0.3*

I have to set the app up every time I launch a new workout. This is a real pain. And also every time I launch the app, I have to click through a message that tells me in-app purchases are not permitted. Also a pain.

April 8th update. Big has been fixed, app is now working as desired. Thanks.

### 5/5 — Bugs appear to be fixed

*2026-04-07, version 6.0.3*

Back to loving the app after the bugs were fixed from the 6.0 release.

### 5/5 — Great app.

*2026-04-03, version 6.0.2*

Full screen color is easy to see from 30 ft in the gym

### 3/5 — Annoying startup screen

*2026-04-01, version 6.0.1*

Love the app but the latest version has a startup sequence that requires going through multiple setup screens before using the app.  Ok to do that once but not every time! I guess this is a bug.  Please fix.

### 5/5 — After recent update (Apr. 2026)

*2026-04-01, version 6.0.1*

I have to set the app up every time I launch a new workout. This is a real pain. And also every time I launch the app, I have to click through a message that tells me in-app purchases are not permitted. Also a pain.

### 1/5 — Update

*2026-04-01, version 6.0.1*

Hate the new update that makes me choose every time I open the app.

## Frequently asked questions about Echo

### What does the Echo app do?

Echo transforms your Apple Watch into a Bluetooth heart rate monitor. It allows you to broadcast your heart rate data to compatible gym equipment and a wide range of fitness applications, such as Zwift, Peloton, and iFIT. This eliminates the need for a separate chest strap.

### How do I use my Apple Watch as a heart rate monitor with this app?

Once you have the app installed, you can start a workout on your Apple Watch. The app will then broadcast your heart rate via Bluetooth, allowing gym equipment or fitness apps running on another device to connect and display your real-time heart rate.

### Is this app free to use?

The app offers a free trial period with 20-minute workouts. To unlock unlimited heart rate broadcasting and full functionality, you will need to upgrade to a paid version. Specific pricing details can be found within the app.

### What gym equipment and apps are compatible with Echo?

Echo is compatible with various gym equipment including treadmills, indoor bikes, rowing machines, and ellipticals. It also connects to popular fitness apps like Zwift, Peloton, iFIT, NordicTrack, Echelon, Wahoo, Precor, and Life Fitness. It's important that the app you connect to runs on a device separate from your Apple Watch.

### Can I track my workouts with Apple Health?

Yes, Echo can optionally save your workouts to Apple Health. This allows you to close your Activity rings, automatically save workout data, and track your heart rate trends over time. Your data is kept private and on your device.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0.8 — 2026-07-07

Fixed a bug that prevented users from entering their resting heart rate.

### 6.0.7 — 2026-06-03

Bug fixes and enhancements for menu UI

### 6.0.6 — 2026-04-15

Bug fixes.

### 6.0.5 — 2026-04-10

Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

### 6.0.3 — 2026-04-06

UI animation and stability enhancements

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