# Heart Safe Alerts — Real-time heart rate warnings

> Real-time heart rate monitoring and alerts with Bluetooth LE device support. (iPhone/iPad app by Chad Brown.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heart-safe-alerts/id6748107099 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chad Brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824362201)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-07-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heart-safe-alerts/id6748107099/reviews.md

## What is Heart Safe Alerts?

VERSION 2.4 - COMPLETELY REBUILT FROM THE GROUND UP

  Everything that was premium is now FREE.

  HeartSafeAlerts 2.4 is a complete reimagining of heart rate monitoring on iPhone. We tore down the
  old app and rebuilt it with one mission: make professional-grade heart monitoring accessible to
  everyone who needs it.

  No subscriptions. No paywalls. No limits. Just powerful, reliable heart rate monitoring - completely
  free.

  THE FREE REVOLUTION

  Version 1 had premium features. Version 2 has ZERO premium features. We made a choice: accessibility
  over profit. Now everyone - athletes, seniors, people with heart conditions, fitness enthusiasts -
  gets the same powerful features, free forever.

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  KEY FEATURES
  -----------------------------------

  DUAL DATA SOURCES
  - Connect any Bluetooth LE heart rate monitor (Polar, Wahoo, Garmin, and more)
  - Automatic source selection picks the best available option
  - Manual override lets you choose your preferred source

  SESSION STATISTICS
  - Track your session with real-time stats
  - Min, Max, and Average BPM display
  - Time spent in your target range
  - Time spent out of range
  - Session duration tracking

  BEAUTIFUL INTERFACE
  - Clean, intuitive design focused on what matters
  - Full dark mode support (follows your device settings)
  - Large, readable heart rate display
  - Color-coded status indicators (green = good, red = alert)
  - Animated heart icon pulses with your connection

  BATTERY EFFICIENT
  - Optimized Bluetooth scanning
  - Smart reconnection logic
  - Minimal battery drain
  - Works in background mode

  -----------------------------------
  WHO IS THIS FOR?
  -----------------------------------

  - Athletes monitoring training zones
  - Individuals with heart conditions under medical supervision
  - Seniors wanting peace of mind
  - Fitness enthusiasts tracking cardio workouts
  - Anyone using specialty heart rate monitors
  - People who want backup beyond Apple Watch alerts

  -----------------------------------
  COMING SOON: CARE CIRCLE
  -----------------------------------

  Care Circle is the human connection layer we're building next:

  ALERT YOUR LOVED ONES
  When your heart rate is concerning and you don't respond, Care Circle automatically notifies your
  trusted contacts.

  CHECK-IN WORKFLOWS
  "Are you okay?" -> Tap "I'm Fine" -> Everyone's notified you're safe. Simple, fast, reassuring.

  WEEKLY SUMMARIES
  Your circle gets weekly health summaries: "Your heart rate was stable this week. Avg: 72 BPM."

  HEALTH TRENDS
  Historical data, charts, and trends. Share as much or as little as you want.

  Care Circle will be optional ($2.99/month, launching Q2 2025). All Version 2.0 features stay FREE
  forever.

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  REQUIREMENTS
  -----------------------------------

  - iOS 18.4 or later
  - iPhone 8 or newer recommended
  - Bluetooth LE heart rate monitor, OR

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  SUPPORTED DEVICES
  -----------------------------------

  HeartSafeAlerts works with hundreds of Bluetooth heart rate monitors including:
  - Polar H10, H9, OH1
  - Wahoo TICKR, TICKR FIT, TICKR X
  - Garmin HRM-Dual, HRM-Pro
  - Scosche Rhythm+
  - CooSpo heart rate monitors
  - 4iiii heart rate monitors
  - And any device using standard Bluetooth Heart Rate Service (0x180D)

  -----------------------------------
  FEEDBACK & SUPPORT
  -----------------------------------

  We're a small team building something meaningful. Your feedback shapes our roadmap.

  - Report issues on GitHub: github.com/brownsterbits/HeartSafeAlerts
  - Feature requests welcome
  - Open source contributors appreciated

  Download HeartSafeAlerts today and take control of your heart health monitoring.

  Made with love for those who care about heart health.

## Key features

- Real-time heart rate monitoring
- Bluetooth LE heart rate monitor connection
- Session statistics (min, max, average BPM)
- Time in target/out of range tracking
- Clean and intuitive interface
- Dark mode support
- Background operation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heart Alerts Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heart-safe-alerts/id6748107099/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Extremely helpful

*2026-01-24*

I have a rhythm+ that I was given to me to monitor my heart rate for POTS. This app immediately connected to it without me even having to do anything which is amazing because I can’t find anything else that would. Having it send alerts is so helpful so I know if my heart rate is getting too high before my blood pressure starts to drop. Thank you so much!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2025-12-22*

Doesn’t connect to anything or give you any data

### 5/5 — Easy to use!

*2025-07-21*

A good friend of mine was diagnosed with heart disease, and we started looking into ways to help him stay on top of things. Most heart rate apps assume you’re training for a marathon — not trying to avoid one. This app is perfect because it lets you monitor your heart rate without needing a watch or tons of gear. It just works. Highly recommend it to anyone who needs to stay safe, not just get fit.

### 5/5 — ❤️‍🩹 Heart Health Awareness

*2025-07-20*

This app is one of those tools you don’t know you need until you really need it. A buddy of mine has to keep a close eye on his heart rate now, and we tried a bunch of apps that were all fitness-focused. This one is actually built for health monitoring. It’s simple, works with affordable sensors, and lets him stay aware without spending hundreds on wearables. Love that someone finally made something for the rest of us.

## Frequently asked questions about Heart Safe Alerts

### What is Heart Safe Alerts?

Heart Safe Alerts is a free application designed for real-time heart rate monitoring and provides alerts for concerning heart rate levels. It connects to external Bluetooth LE heart rate monitors and offers detailed session statistics.

### Is Heart Safe Alerts free to use?

Yes, Heart Safe Alerts is completely free to use, with no subscriptions or paywalls. All features available in version 2.0 and later are free forever.

### What devices are compatible with Heart Safe Alerts?

Heart Safe Alerts is compatible with iPhones running iOS 18.4 or later. An iPhone 8 or newer is recommended for optimal performance. It requires a Bluetooth LE heart rate monitor.

### Does Heart Safe Alerts have ads?

No, Heart Safe Alerts does not contain advertisements. The app is developed with a focus on accessibility and reliability, making it ad-free.

### How does Heart Safe Alerts connect to heart rate monitors?

Heart Safe Alerts connects to any Bluetooth LE heart rate monitor, including popular brands like Polar, Wahoo, and Garmin. It features automatic source selection and allows manual override.

### What kind of statistics does Heart Safe Alerts provide?

During a session, Heart Safe Alerts displays real-time statistics such as minimum, maximum, and average BPM, time spent within your target heart rate range, and time spent outside of it. Session duration is also tracked.

### When will the 'Care Circle' feature be available?

The 'Care Circle' feature, which allows users to automatically notify trusted contacts of concerning heart rate events, is planned for launch in Q2 2025. This feature will be optional and priced at $2.99/month.

### How often is Heart Safe Alerts updated?

The latest version of Heart Safe Alerts is 2.4, released on December 11, 2025. The app was completely rebuilt for version 2.4, indicating a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.4 — 2025-12-11

⏺ What's New in HeartSafeAlerts 2.4

  • Stronger Vibration Alerts — Vibration-only alerts now use a distinctive double-buzz pattern that's impossible to miss, even in
  noisy environments

  • Improved Alert Reliability — Background notifications now work more consistently when your phone is locked or the app is in the
  background

  • Streamlined Experience — Simplified settings for a cleaner, more intuitive interface

  • Enhanced Bluetooth Performance — Optimized for faster, more stable connections with your heart rate monitor

  • Apple Watch source temporarily removed — We discovered Apple Watch data syncs too infrequently for reliable real-time alerts. A
  dedicated watchOS companion app is in development to deliver the instant monitoring you deserve.

  Perfect For:
  - Cardiac patients monitoring recovery
  - Athletes tracking training zones
  - Anyone who needs reliable heart rate alerts

  Works with any Bluetooth heart rate monitor (chest straps, arm bands, and more).

### 2 — 2025-11-17

COMPLETELY REBUILT. COMPLETELY FREE.

  HeartSafeAlerts 2.0 is here, and everything has changed.

  We didn't just update the app. We tore it down and rebuilt it from scratch with one radical idea:
  professional-grade heart monitoring should be free for everyone who needs it.

  Version 1 had premium features locked behind a paywall. Version 2 has ZERO paywalls. This is the free
   revolution.

  -----------------------------------
  WHAT'S NEW IN 2.0
  -----------------------------------

  EVERYTHING THAT WAS PREMIUM IS NOW FREE
  - Unlimited alerts (sound, vibration, notifications)
  - Background monitoring 24/7
  - Advanced session statistics
  - Custom heart rate thresholds
  - No feature limits. No time limits. No user limits.

  DUAL DATA SOURCES (NEW!)
  - Apple Watch support via HealthKit
  - Bluetooth LE monitor support (any device)
  - Automatic source selection
  - Manual override when you want control
  - Seamless switching between sources

  SESSION STATISTICS (NEW!)
  - Real-time min/max/avg BPM tracking
  - Time spent in your target range
  - Time spent out of range
  - Session duration and performance metrics
  - Historical session summaries

  MODERN INTERFACE
  - Complete visual redesign
  - Full dark mode support
  - Larger, more readable displays
  - Smoother animations
  - Better accessibility features

  SMARTER & FASTER
  - 66% reduction in code complexity
  - More reliable Bluetooth connections
  - Smarter alert logic with grace periods
  - Better battery optimization
  - Faster app launch times

  PRIVACY-FIRST ARCHITECTURE
  - All processing happens on YOUR device
  - Zero data collection
  - Zero cloud storage
  - Zero tracking
  - Open source for transparency

  -----------------------------------
  WHY WE WENT FREE
  -----------------------------------

  Because heart health monitoring isn't a luxury - it's a necessity.

  Athletes need to avoid overtraining. Seniors need peace of mind. People with heart conditions need
  reliable monitoring. Everyone deserves access to these tools, regardless of their ability to pay.

  Version 1 had the wrong business model. Version 2 fixes that.

  -----------------------------------
  THE FUTURE: CARE CIRCLE
  -----------------------------------

  We're building something special for those who want more than solo monitoring.

  Care Circle (coming Q2 2025) will add:
  - Automatic loved ones notifications
  - Family check-in workflows
  - Weekly health summaries for your circle
  - Historical trends and reports

  Care Circle will be optional ($2.99/month). Version 2.0 features stay FREE forever.

  Think of it this way: HeartSafeAlerts 2.0 monitors YOUR heart for free. Care Circle lets you share
  that peace of mind with the people who care about you most.

  -----------------------------------
  THANK YOU
  -----------------------------------

  To everyone who suggested we go free: you were right.
  To everyone waiting for Apple Watch support: here it is.
  To everyone who needs reliable heart monitoring but can't afford premium apps: this is for you.

  Version 2.0 is our commitment to making heart health monitoring accessible to everyone.

  Download now. Monitor confidently. Share your feedback.

  Let's build the future of heart health together.

### 1.9 — 2025-07-15

No release notes.

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