# Heart Rate Counter — Manual Heart Rate Monitor

> Manual heart rate monitor with exercise intensity calculation. (iPhone/iPad app by y-design.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heart-rate-counter/id719312913 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [y-design](https://appshunter.io/developer/398188218)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2013-10-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heart-rate-counter/id719312913/reviews.md

## What is Heart Rate Counter?

With this app, you can measure the heart rate easily. 
After tapping "start button", the average heart rate will be displayed in the uppermost frame by tapping "heart button" at every one beat. 
The heart rate about last one beat will be displayed in the second frame from the top.
In the measurement of exercise intensity (add-on), the screen change to the dark and the exercise intensity will be displayed in the second frame from the top.

Karvonen method — the exercise intensity take 0% for the resting heart rate, take 100% for the maximum heart rate.
Zero to peak method — the exercise intensity take 0% for 0 bpm heart rate, take 100% for the maximum heart rate.

*The default values of the resting heart rate and the exercise intensity from age and sex should only be considered as a guide.

## Key features

- Manual heart rate measurement
- Exercise intensity tracking
- Karvonen method
- Zero to peak method
- Age and sex based guidance

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heart-rate-counter/id719312913/reviews.md

### 5/5 — こういうカウンターとして使える心拍数計を待望してた

*2024-04-14*

グラフが見やすい。応答性が良い。この使いやすさは、心拍数だけではもったいない。物の回転数や曲のbpmをパッと知りたい時にも大変便利です。

他のアプリはライトで照らしたり、不要な計算やら出力やら要らない機能ばかりでうんざりでしたが、本アプリは「極めてシンプル」です。
ここまで簡素でかつ使いやすく、軽い優れた「道具」としてのアプリ、高く評価してます。この先もずっと使えるといいなぁ。

### 5/5 — nice app

*2020-04-26*

it does the job

### 1/5 — Unbrauchbar

*2018-06-13*

Mit Werbung überladen. Messergebnisse unbrauchbar.

### 1/5 — インチキ

*2018-06-13*

使い方わからんし！説明ぐらいしれ！

### 1/5 — Need zero stars option

*2018-05-13*

Offered free for one day only but i got an app that doesnt work unless i pay. How is that free? SCAM.

### 1/5 — No instructions and does not work.

*2018-02-09*

No instructions and does not work.

### 1/5 — What’s going on?

*2018-02-09*

Absolutely NO instructions on HOW this app works. And I’m certainly not about to pay money to get info. 
Rating- No stars. Removing from phone.

### 3/5 — 素早い

*2014-02-07*

カメラにかざしてじっと待つタイプと違って、素早く脈拍が分かって便利です。

### 4/5 — Good, but needs a tweak.

*2013-12-27*

Best-designed "tap" heart rate monitor out there. The tap method (as opposed to the iPhone camera methods) is good if you're listening with a stethoscope, especially with pets and kids.

My only gripe with the app is how the average is calculated: it takes into account the time leading up to the current "beat", so the average is always falling. This is ok if you can keep your eye on the app while listening to a pulse, but if you need to look away from the phone while taking a pulse (moving kids/pets aren't always easy!), it will be tough to get an accurate reading.

I suggest you add an option to take an average by including the previous beat duration in the average, which would eliminate the average constantly dropping between beats. That's how other heart rate apps are, and it'd be cool if your app could do both methods!

I'd change my review to 5-star if that happened, for sure!

## Frequently asked questions about Heart Rate Counter

### How do I measure my heart rate with Heart Rate Counter?

Tap the 'start button' and then tap the 'heart button' with each beat. The average heart rate will be displayed at the top.

### What is the price of Heart Rate Counter?

Heart Rate Counter is a paid app, priced at $1.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### What devices does Heart Rate Counter support?

Heart Rate Counter is available for iPhone and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### What age rating does Heart Rate Counter have?

Heart Rate Counter has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Heart Rate Counter updated?

The latest version of Heart Rate Counter was released on February 18, 2018. The app was originally released on October 9, 2013.

### Does Heart Rate Counter have ads?

No, Heart Rate Counter does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience.

### What methods are used to calculate exercise intensity in Heart Rate Counter?

Heart Rate Counter utilizes the Karvonen method and the Zero to Peak method for calculating exercise intensity.

### Can Heart Rate Counter track my heart rate automatically?

No, Heart Rate Counter requires manual input. You need to tap the 'heart button' with each beat to record your heart rate.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2018-02-18

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Bug fix

### 2.0 — 2018-02-07

Renewed design.
Inputting of resting heart rate is now available.
Measurement of exercise intensity is now available. (add-on)

### 1.0.3 — 2017-10-05

Bug fix

### 1.0.2 — 2017-10-03

Bug Fix

### 1.0.1 — 2014-02-05

small improvements about graphics

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