# Heart Murmurs Pro — Cardiac auscultation trainer

> Educational app for learning and testing heart murmurs with detailed information and quizzes. (iPhone/iPad app by Hipposoft, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heart-murmurs-pro/id451697322 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hipposoft, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/314644548)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: Free (on sale, was $2.99)
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 66 App Store ratings · 138 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2011-07-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heart-murmurs-pro/id451697322/reviews.md

## What is Heart Murmurs Pro?

Heart Murmurs Pro is a cardiac auscultation trainer for medical and nursing students, residents, and anyone studying how to tell heart sounds apart by ear.

Listen to 24 heart sounds and murmurs. For each one, see a labelled waveform showing exactly where the sound falls in the cardiac cycle, a diagram of the auscultation site it belongs to, and the study notes that go with it — then test yourself.

This is a study aid, not a clinical tool. Nothing in it is meant to guide decisions about a real patient's care.

FREE TO TRY

Five sounds are free — normal, aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, mitral stenosis and the S3 gallop — each with its waveform, its auscultation site and its study notes, and you can quiz yourself on them. One purchase unlocks the other 19 sounds and the study tools described below. No subscription.

WHAT'S INSIDE

• 24 heart sounds and murmurs — from normal S1/S2 to aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, pericardial friction rub and summation gallop
• A labelled waveform for every sound, with systole and diastole marked and S1, S2, A2, P2, ejection clicks, opening snaps and gallops called out where they actually occur
• Half-speed playback, for murmurs that go by too fast at full speed
• Compare any two sounds — a murmur against normal, or against the one you keep mistaking it for — and switch between them with one tap
• Auscultation site diagrams showing where each sound is heard best
• Seven sections of study notes per sound: description, etiology, pathophysiology, physical examination, diagnostic evaluation, clinical presentation and treatment
• Room for your own notes on any sound

QUIZ YOURSELF

Choose which murmurs you want in the pool — everything, one of the built-in sets, your favorites, or a handful you pick — then choose how many questions and start. Five for a quick drill, twenty when you have time. Answer from six options, or name it yourself and score your own recall.

Switch on re-asking and a murmur you miss comes back a few questions later, because that is the one you needed to hear again. At the end you get your score and, more usefully, the list of what you missed — with a button to practice exactly those. Every murmur keeps its own record, so the app can show you where you are weak and build a session out of it.

BUILT FOR STUDYING

• Works completely offline — no account, no sign-in, nothing to set up
• Free to download; one purchase unlocks everything, with no subscription and no ads
• English, Spanish and Simplified Chinese
• Full split-view layout on iPad
• Dark Mode
• Favorites and search across the whole library
• A cardiac exam guide covering auscultation technique, the five listening areas, and the eight characteristics used to describe a murmur

Headphones are strongly recommended. Phone speakers roll off the low frequencies that carry S3, S4 and mitral stenosis.

Heart Murmurs Pro is an educational tool for learning cardiac auscultation. It is not a diagnostic device and must not be used to diagnose or treat anyone, or to guide decisions about a patient's care. Always defer to your training, your supervisors, and your institution's protocols.

## Key features

- 23 heart sounds included
- Detailed clinical information for each sound
- Multiple choice and free answer quizzes
- Quiz history tracking
- Cardiac Exam Guide
- In-app links to medical resources

## What do users think of Heart Murmurs Pro?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎵 Excellent sound quality and clarity
- 📚 Comprehensive coverage of heart murmurs
- 📊 Visual representations of cardiac cycles
- 🎓 Effective educational tool for medical students
- 🧪 Helpful quiz feature for self-testing
- 🔍 Detailed information and explanations
- ⚡ Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 💰 Good value for price
- 🔗 Useful links to external resources
- 🎯 Ability to compare murmurs to normal heart sounds

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes on iOS 12 and newer versions
- 🐛 App won't open on iPhone X and XS
- 🔊 Static noise playing continuously in background
- 📱 Poor compatibility with newer Apple devices
- ⚠️ Lack of developer support and communication
- 📺 Synthetic-sounding audio quality
- 📢 Ads present in paid app
- 🎯 Limited number of sound variations

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening on iOS 12+
- App crashes on iPhone X and iPhone XS
- App won't load or open
- Continuous static noise in background
- App crashes after iOS updates
- Reinstalling doesn't resolve crashes
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Screen display issues on iPhone X (occupies only 2/3 of screen)

**Most requested features**

- Text descriptions with medical keywords for exam preparation
- Ability to overlap and compare multiple murmurs directly
- Speed control to slow down or speed up sounds
- More realistic heart sound recordings
- Animated GIFs showing cardiac defects
- Variations of sounds at different heart rates
- Advanced module with additional sound clips
- Companion app for lung sounds
- Continuous sound playback while viewing information
- iPhone X screen compatibility optimization

## Recent user reviews (10 of 138)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heart-murmurs-pro/id451697322/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I love this app! Excellent sound quality for numerous murmurs

*2023-12-16*

Just listened to all the murmurs listed in app (numerous and pretty much cover every heart murmur I can think of right now). All the murmurs were clear. I also like the visual showing murmurs and how they related to cardiac cycle. Highly recommend this app. I think it’s an excellent training tool, and review.

**Developer response:** Thank you. There is a much bigger version out now (26.0): every sound has a properly labelled waveform, you can compare any two murmurs side by side, and the quiz was redone. Free for you since you already own it.

### 5/5 — Exactly what I was looking for!

*2021-01-08, version 3.2.1*

I’m a medical student and wanted an app to help familiarize myself with basic heart sounds. It was surprisingly difficult to find an app or website to easily do so, especially since Blaufuss’ website doesn’t work now that Flash is gone. This app is simple and works perfectly for my needs. So much easier than going down a rabbit hole to find good YouTube videos with the right heart sounds.

### 1/5 — 英文

*2020-06-07*

如何改成英文版

**Developer response:** 抱歉当时没有办法切换。新版本（26.0）的「信息」页面有「语言」一项，会打开 iOS 的应用语言设置。如果那里没有显示语言选项，请先在「设置 > 通用 > 语言与地区」里添加英语，然后再回来选择。

### 5/5 — Really Helpful for Heart Sounds!

*2020-05-03*

I'm a new doctor and have always struggled with heart sounds but this app is a really excellent way to master the different ones and compare them to the normal lub dub. Thank you!

**Developer response:** Thanks, that is exactly what it is for. 26.0 is out and you can now compare any murmur against any other, not just normal. Free update.

### 4/5 — Great app for practical learning

*2020-01-19*

I love this app for learning what murmurs sound like and where you hear them. I wish it would include the text descriptions that included the keywords as well to help study for written test (ie. Midsystolic click, holosystolic, etc)

**Developer response:** Good idea and it is on my list. Every line of medical text in the app goes through a physician before it ships, so I do not have a date, but the new version (26.0) already has a lot more per sound: a labelled waveform, where to listen, and a cardiac exam guide. Free update.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2019-06-28*

My cardiology instructor recommended this app when learning the different murmurs and I’m happy to report that this app is amazing! I love the quiz feature that helps gauge my knowledge. I definitely have used this app when studying for boards. Would definitely purchase this if I were you!

**Developer response:** Thank you. The quiz got a full redo in 26.0: pick your murmurs and how many questions, and it can bring back the ones you miss later in the same run. Free for you.

### 5/5 — Just perfect!

*2019-03-29*

I want the same app, but for lungs!!! Amazing app

**Developer response:** Thank you. No lung sounds app planned right now, but 26.0 of this one is out and free for you.

### 1/5 — Version 3.2.1

*2018-10-10, version 3.2.1*

Fails to update

### 5/5 — Lifesaver for students

*2018-10-10*

Very helpful for learning different murmurs and trying to get an idea for what you should be listening for on your patients.  Quiz portion is awesome for self testing.  Information is thorough also.  Recommend for all medical students.

### 3/5 — Now works on iOS 12, although...

*2018-10-10*

Why is the speaker continuously playing static noise (while the app is open) even when not playing a heart tone?

**Developer response:** I could never reproduce that one, but the audio code was replaced entirely in 26.0 and the clips were relevelled. If you still hear it after updating, email contact@hipposoftllc.com with your phone model and I will look.

## Frequently asked questions about Heart Murmurs Pro

### What does Heart Murmurs Pro do?

Heart Murmurs Pro is an educational application designed to help users learn and master heart sounds. It provides 23 different heart sounds along with extensive clinical information for each, including descriptions, etiology, pathophysiology, and treatment options. The app also features interactive quizzes and a cardiac exam guide.

### What are the key features of Heart Murmurs Pro?

Key features include 23 heart sounds with detailed clinical information, the ability to mark sounds as favorites, in-app links to medical resources like Wikipedia and Medline Plus, multiple choice and free answer quiz modes, quiz history storage, and an included Cardiac Exam Guide. It is a universal app optimized for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad.

### How much does Heart Murmurs Pro cost?

Based on the provided information, Heart Murmurs Pro is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### Is Heart Murmurs Pro compatible with my device?

Yes, Heart Murmurs Pro is a universal app that is compatible with and optimized for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad devices. This ensures a consistent and high-quality experience across Apple's mobile platforms.

### Who would benefit from using Heart Murmurs Pro?

This app is primarily beneficial for medical students and doctors who need to learn or refresh their knowledge of heart sounds. It's also useful for any healthcare professional involved in cardiac examinations or diagnosis, providing a convenient tool for study and self-testing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.1.0 — 2026-09-10

Improved practice runs. A run now matches the number of murmurs you picked, instead of repeating them to fill a longer quiz.

### 26.0.0 — 2026-09-08

Heart Murmurs Pro has been rebuilt from the ground up for modern iPhone and iPad. Everything you had is still here — your favorites, your notes, your quiz history and your custom quiz all carry over automatically.

NOW FREE TO DOWNLOAD
Heart Murmurs Pro is now free to try, with a single purchase to unlock the full library. If you bought the app before, nothing changes: everything stays unlocked. If anything ever shows a lock, tap Restore Purchases under Info.

REDRAWN WAVEFORMS
Every one of the 24 sounds now has a properly labelled waveform. Systole and diastole are marked, and S1, S2, A2, P2, ejection clicks, opening snaps and gallops appear where they actually occur in the cycle. Each one was reviewed against the clinical description of the murmur it belongs to.

A BETTER QUIZ
One screen instead of three: pick your murmurs, pick how many questions, start. Question count is no longer tied to how many sounds you chose, so a five-question drill is finally possible — and you can switch on re-asking, which brings a murmur you miss back later in the same run. Six options per question now. Your results list what you missed and offer to practice just those, and every murmur keeps its own record so you can see where you are weak.

NEW THROUGHOUT
• A new sound: hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, with its murmur drawn as it changes between standing and squatting
• Full split-view layout on iPad
• Dark Mode
• Search across the whole library
• Half-speed playback with a clearer control
• Compare any two sounds side by side, not just against normal, and switch between them with one tap
• A cardiac exam guide covering technique, the five listening areas, and the eight characteristics of a murmur
• Faster launch, and it now works entirely offline

Requires iOS 17 or later.

### 3.2.1 — 2018-10-09

iOS 12 compatibility update. (Let's try this again)

### 3.2 — 2018-10-06

iOS 12 compatibility update.

### 3.1 — 2017-12-11

*App was completely rebuilt for iOS 11 so please delete the old version and re-download this new one instead of updating. Updating will not work. 

Updated to support iOS 11 and the iPhone X / Plus devices.

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