# Heart Rate Ninja — Group Heart Rate Monitoring > Group heart rate tracking app for gamified fitness and competitive workouts. (iPhone/iPad app by Heart Rate Ninja, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heart-rate-ninja/id1515206860 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Heart Rate Ninja, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515206859) - Category: Health & Fitness, Sports - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 57 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 116 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2022-01-31 - Data updated: 2026-08-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heart-rate-ninja/id1515206860/reviews.md ## What is Heart Rate Ninja? Heart Rate Ninja is a group heart rate tracking app for gyms & individuals that makes workouts more fun & effective. Earn points, level-up, and compete on the leaderboards while reaching your fitness goals. Turn your group workout into a fun game tailored to your biometrics. Connect your Bluetooth heart rate monitors to your phone or tablet. Display your phone or tablet on a TV or projector for everyone to see (optional). Maximize your workout, earn points, compete, and have fun. "... the best part of the work out is the Heart Rate Ninja" - Paul A BURN CALORIES, EARN POINTS: Earn points by working out at home or at the gym. If your gym uses Heart Rate Ninja, you can earn bonus points for joining workouts at your gym, competing in competitions, and winning challenges. "... I always leave class knowing I did my best and I was safe." - P Waldron REACH A NEW LEVEL EACH SEASON: Unlock masks by earning points. Everyone starts at the white mask, do you have what it takes to unlock the black mask? Heart Rate Ninja enters a new season every three months. Masks are reset each season to keep things fresh & give you a chance to improve every season. "... big numbers, big colors, and fun ways to gain personal rewards ..." - Lori G GET MORE OUT OF YOUR WORKOUT: Your workout intensity is measured by your heart rate zone. Heart Rate Ninja lets you know your current heart rate zone in realtime to take the guesswork out of training. Review your workout when you're done and we'll send you a personalized workout report email. "It helps me stay in the right heart rate zones and lets me know when I need to push harder and when I need to take a rest." - Jon T FEATURES: COMPETITIONS & CHALLENGES: Go head-to-head in team competitions or participate in time challenges for bonus points. LEADERBOARDS: See who's doing the best in the current workout or who's doing the best this season (cumulatively) out of everyone in the gym. WORKOUT REVIEW SCREEN: See a summary of your workout when it ends. See how everyone did, who did best, etc. to give players actionable insights. WORKOUT REVIEW EMAILS: Get a workout report email after each workout with detailed statistics about how you did, how many points you earned, and what you can improve. USE YOUR OWN HEART RATE MONITORS: Heart Rate Ninja™ supports most popular Bluetooth LE heart rate monitors. DISPLAY ON TV OR PROJECTOR: Connect your phone or tablet to a TV or projector to display the workout on a big screen for everyone to see. WORKOUT HISTORY: Review all of the workouts that have taken place. Workouts can be filtered by year, month, and day. Tap on a workout to see its review. GPS MODE: Whether you're hiking, biking, walking, jogging, etc. you can track your distance, speed, pace, elevation, and more while earning points and burning calories with Heart Rate Ninja's GPS mode! LOVE HEART RATE NINJA? LEARN MORE: https://facebook.com/heartrateninja https://instagram.com/heartrateninja https://youtube.com/@heartrateninja https://x.com/HeartRateNinja https://pinterest.com/HeartRateNinjaApp LEGAL https://heartrateninja.com/privacy https://heartrateninja.com/terms ## Key features - Real-time heart rate monitoring - Gamified workout scoring and leveling - Seasonal leaderboards and challenges - Bluetooth heart rate monitor support - Optional TV/projector display - Personalized workout reports - GPS tracking for outdoor activities ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | 100 Profiles Monthly | $39.99 | per month | | Heart Rate Ninja Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year | | Heart Rate Ninja Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month | | 100 Profiles Yearly | $399.99 | per year | | 500 Profiles Monthly | $99.99 | per month | | 500 Profiles Yearly | $999.99 | per year | | 250 Profiles Monthly | $49.99 | per month | | 250 Profiles Yearly | $499.99 | per year | | 50 Profiles Yearly | $299.99 | per year | | 50 Profiles Monthly | $29.99 | per month | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 16) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heart-rate-ninja/id1515206860/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Best Group Training App for Gym! *2024-02-13* I have tried several different Group Heart Rate Monitoring Apps for my Gym and Heart Rate Ninja offers the most value at the lowest price. This app has numerous challenge and competition features that make working out fun for my clients. It has also increased my retention rates and increased my revenue by 20% within the first year of using Heart Rate Ninja! I am so glad we found Heart Rate Ninja it truly has changed the dynamic of my gym and helps keep us on top of our competition! ### 3/5 — Like the idea *2023-02-01* Got this app in hopes to compete against friends. Unfortunately it doesn’t seem to run in the background while I’m also using my interval timer. It is visually appealing, easy set up and seems easy to use. **Developer response:** Hi wuggied, We would love to help you with this. If you send us an email at hello@heartrateninja.com we will do everything we can to resolve this for you. ### 5/5 — Love the calorie burn feature! *2022-12-18* Love using the Heart Rate Ninja app. It shows me how many calories I burn in each workout. This helps me push myself until I reach my calorie goal each day… and I love the competition! ### 5/5 — Visually Appealing! *2022-11-24* This app is hands down the smoothest heart rate monitoring app out there. I love all the colors and they even added some funny workout gifs and real time fitness stats. It’s really entertaining and keeps me focused and helps the time fly by! ### 5/5 — Great for Treadmill Workouts! *2022-11-06* I use this everyday at home on my treadmill. Some days I focus on “blue zone” workouts which help me reduce stress. Other days I push hard in the “orange zone” to help w my endurance. I use the armband which I find both comfortable and accurate. I am in the best shape of my life, since I started using this hidden gem. ### 5/5 — Everyone/ Every gym needs this app! *2022-06-03, version 1.5.7* I’ve been to many gyms that use other heart rate systems but this is by far the best one I’ve used! There are so many cool features & it genuinely keeps you motivated and engaged! Added bonus on top of everything else, my Myzone monitor works perfectly with this system!! If I could rate this app more then 5 stars I would! ### 5/5 — Team competition is the best *2022-05-20* Love this app! Team competitions are fun and motivating! The competition feature is my favorite. The team that hits the goal first wins bonus points. Feels great to come together as a team. ### 5/5 — Great training app!!! *2022-05-18* I have been using this app at my gym and it’s awesome competing with the other members at the gym. You get points every time you workout and my goal is to stay in top 10 at my gym. ### 5/5 — Seasons feature keeps me engaged! *2022-05-17* Heart Rate Ninja has 4 seasons every year. At my gym everyone is always trying to get into the top 10 each season. Makes it fun and keeps me motivated! ### 5/5 — Burning and tracking calories! *2022-03-22* HEART RATE NINJA is great for monitoring and motivating me to work out , as well as tracking calories that are being burned! Best app ever . Try it you will love it . The Reader ## Frequently asked questions about Heart Rate Ninja ### What does Heart Rate Ninja do? Heart Rate Ninja is a group heart rate tracking application designed to make workouts more fun and effective. It allows users to earn points, level up, and compete on leaderboards by monitoring their heart rate zones in real-time. The app supports Bluetooth heart rate monitors and can optionally display workout progress on a TV or projector. ### How does the gamification work? Users earn points by working out and staying within specific heart rate zones. These points contribute to seasonal progression, where users can unlock different masks. Competitions, challenges, and gym-specific bonuses can also award extra points, encouraging consistent engagement and effort. ### Is Heart Rate Ninja free to use? The application is free to download and use, offering core features for tracking workouts and competing. However, it does contain in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or customization options for users who wish to enhance their experience further. ### What devices are compatible with Heart Rate Ninja? The app is designed to work on phones and tablets. It supports most popular Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) heart rate monitors, allowing users to connect their existing devices. For group viewing, it can also connect to TVs or projectors. ### Can I use this app for outdoor activities? Yes, Heart Rate Ninja includes a GPS mode that allows you to track outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, walking, and jogging. While in GPS mode, you can still earn points and burn calories, in addition to tracking distance, speed, pace, and elevation. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.2.10 — 2026-08-08 We frequently update Heart Rate Ninja to bring you new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Send us an email if you have any questions, issues, or feedback hello@heartrateninja.com - Misc. bug fixes and improvements ### 2.2.9 — 2026-08-01 We frequently update Heart Rate Ninja to bring you new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Send us an email if you have any questions, issues, or feedback hello@heartrateninja.com - Fixed previous season leaderboard showing wrong start month - Misc. bug fixes and improvements ### 2.2.8 — 2026-07-30 We frequently update Heart Rate Ninja to bring you new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Send us an email if you have any questions, issues, or feedback hello@heartrateninja.com - Fixed previous season leaderboard showing wrong start month - Misc. bug fixes and improvements ### 2.2.2 — 2026-01-03 We frequently update Heart Rate Ninja to bring you new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Send us an email if you have any questions, issues, or feedback hello@heartrateninja.com - Fixed previous season leaderboard showing wrong start month - Misc. bug fixes and improvements ### 2.2.1 — 2025-12-31 We frequently update Heart Rate Ninja to bring you new features, improvements, and bug fixes. 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