# Facial Heart Rate (Lite)

> Measure heart rate using smartphone camera and cheek analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by Lai Man Po.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facial-heart-rate-lite/id912136772 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lai Man Po](https://appshunter.io/developer/430157568)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.57/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese, Chinese
- Released: 2014-10-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facial-heart-rate-lite/id912136772/reviews.md

## What is Facial Heart Rate (Lite)?

Facial Heart Rate app is designed to measure your heart rate from your cheeks by looking at the front camera of your smartphone or tablet. It can let you monitor your heart rate anytime and anywhere, especially before and after exercise. If you enter your age in the setup page, percentage of the measured heart rate based on your maximum heart rate will be displayed for monitoring your target heart rate in moderate and intense exercise. 

How to use this App and main features: 
(1) Please make sure to use this app in a well-lit environment. 
(2) Tap the screen to start the measure 
(3) Let your face appear on the camera window of the app and ensure that two rectangular boxes appear on your cheeks 
(4) Hold your face position on the screen steady for at least 30 seconds, your heart rate and pulse graph will be shown. Tap the screen again to stop and obtaining the final measurement. 
(5) If your age is entered in the Setting, your maximum and target heart rates will be shown. 
(6) Auto stop after 30 seconds can be enabled in the setting. 
(7) Store your heart rate and pulse waveform in the history page. 
(8) Share your heart rate via Facebook, Twitter, Email and SMS. 

Note: If your device does not have a flashlight, please make sure to use this app in a well-lit environment.

## Key features

- Measure heart rate via front camera
- Monitor heart rate before/after exercise
- Display target heart rate zones
- Store heart rate history
- Share measurements via social media
- Auto-stop measurement

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facial-heart-rate-lite/id912136772/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simple and Accurate

*2023-03-18*

No ads, pop ups, in app purchases, and works perfectly. Tested against Apple Watch readings.

### 1/5 — Full page ads = deleted

*2019-08-18, version 1.1*

Developer should at least offer paid version like 99 cents to give user an ad free experience.  

App well worthy of paying for but not worthy enough to give my time up for an ad as I don’t believe in giving up my free time at the expense of others.

Too many other ad free heart beat monitors to use but they are not as good as this one.  Too bad as there are many like me that are sick and tired of intrusive ads.

### 1/5 — smt

*2019-03-05, version 1.1*

I work in a hospital.  I hooked myself up to an EKG while using the app.  The heart rate shown on the app was 70, my actual heart rate shown on medically approved hospital equipment was 86.

### 4/5 — Needs HealthKit integration

*2015-03-17, version 1.0*

App works well, but to be really useful it needs to be able to write results to HealthKit. Any chance you could add that feature, or open source the code so the user community could do it for you?

## Frequently asked questions about Facial Heart Rate (Lite)

### How does Facial Heart Rate (Lite) measure heart rate?

Facial Heart Rate (Lite) uses your device's front camera to analyze subtle color changes in your cheeks, which correspond to your pulse. For best results, ensure you are in a well-lit environment and hold your face steady.

### What are the requirements for using Facial Heart Rate (Lite)?

You need a smartphone or tablet with a front-facing camera. It's crucial to use the app in a well-lit environment for accurate readings. The app is available on iPhone and iPod devices.

### Can Facial Heart Rate (Lite) help with exercise tracking?

Yes, you can monitor your heart rate before and after exercise. If you enter your age, the app displays your maximum and target heart rates, helping you gauge exercise intensity.

### Does Facial Heart Rate (Lite) have ads?

No, Facial Heart Rate (Lite) does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

### How accurate is Facial Heart Rate (Lite)?

The app has a rating of 3.6 stars from 7 ratings, suggesting mixed user experiences regarding accuracy. For medical purposes, it is always recommended to use a dedicated medical device.

### Can I store and share my heart rate data?

Yes, Facial Heart Rate (Lite) allows you to store your heart rate and pulse waveforms in the history page. You can also share your measurements via Facebook, Twitter, Email, and SMS.

### What is the age rating for Facial Heart Rate (Lite)?

Facial Heart Rate (Lite) has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Facial Heart Rate (Lite) updated?

The latest version of Facial Heart Rate (Lite) is 1.2, which was last updated on June 4, 2021. This indicates infrequent updates.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2021-06-04

Bug fix

### 1.1 — 2018-05-07

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Support iOS 11

### 1.0 — 2014-10-04

No release notes.

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