# HEARTshape - Pulse and Fitness — Realtime heart rate insights

> Real-time heart rate and blood flow analysis using iPhone camera. (iPhone/iPad app by AgiDev AB.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartshape-pulse-and-fitness/id1178322389 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AgiDev AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/921214655)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 759 App Store ratings · 79 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 84 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), European Spanish, Swedish
- Released: 2017-04-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartshape-pulse-and-fitness/id1178322389/reviews.md

## What is HEARTshape?

What does your pulse look like? Not just the number of beats it does per minute (i.e. the heart rate), but how does it behave? HEARTshape will let you see your heart in a whole new light!

HEARTshape measures your heart rate using your iPhone camera and flash. No need for a dedicated heart rate monitor!

HEARTshape gives you the possibility to see how blood flows through your finger with every heartbeat. How your heart rate changes - not minute by minute, but heartbeat by heartbeat. Changes to your heart rate will be displayed in an instant - with every new pulse!

HEARTshape will also show you how your heartbeats are distributed so that you can clearly see every time your heart skips a beat.

You should also take the opportunity to compare your heart rate to the general population. How does your resting heart rate measure up?

Features:
- Optical measurement of blood flow and detection of heartbeats using the built-in camera.
- Measurement of heart rate (beats per minute).
- Trend graph that shows how your heart rate changes with every heartbeat.
- Shows the variation of the beat to beat interval in realtime, i.e. the heart rate for each and every heartbeat.
- HealthKit integration to show you how your heart rate has changed over a longer period of time (enable in settings).
- Feel your heart beat! Using haptic feedback, you'll now be able to not only see but also feel your heart beats in real time. This feature requires iOS 13 and supported hardware (iPhone 8 and above).

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Note:
This app is intended for recreational use. It is not intended for medical diagnoses or similar purposes. The contents is not to be seen as medical advice. If you need medical consultation, we advice you to see a doctor.

## Key features

- Optical heart rate measurement via camera
- Real-time heartbeat variation tracking
- Heart rate trend graphs
- Beat-to-beat interval analysis
- HealthKit integration
- Haptic feedback for heartbeats

## What do users think of HEARTshape?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works well
- 💡 Helpful for monitoring heart rate
- 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
- 👍 Clear and simple interface

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with accuracy or reliability
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain devices
- 💡 Could use more advanced features or data analysis

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App stops working or fails to provide readings
- Inconsistent performance across different devices

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to delete/manage history
- Provide more detailed data and insights
- Improve tutorial/instructions for proper usage

## Recent user reviews (10 of 79)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartshape-pulse-and-fitness/id1178322389/reviews.md

### 1/5 — no good

*2026-04-27, version 1.8.5*

never finish keeps going no fesults

### 5/5 — Einfache Bedienung, perfekt für Zwischendurch

*2026-01-16, version 1.8.5*

Einfache und klare Bedienung.

### 5/5 — Nice

*2025-04-02, version 1.8.5*

Really free and it works

### 4/5 — Excelente

*2025-01-31, version 1.8.5*

Incluso mejor que algunas apps de paga. Te da mucha información y muy clara. Interfaz agradable.

### 1/5 — It worked for several weeks fine

*2024-11-20*

It doesn’t work anymore. First it would do nothing when I open it. Now it make a squiggly line even if my finger is not on the camera and give no heat raté number.

### 3/5 — Захар

*2024-11-17, version 1.8.5*

Нельзя посмотреть все замеры

### 5/5 — Jauja

*2024-10-24, version 1.8.5*

Feliz

### 3/5 — Mostly accurate, but more of a novelty than a medical tool.

*2024-07-29*

My heart rate is high due to a medical condition and needs to be monitored every now and then for my safety. I’ve been looking for a way to reliably check my heart rate on the go, so I was curious about the efficiency of different mobile heart rate apps. I tested the app by recording my heart rate simultaneously with the app on my left hand and a blood pressure monitor on my right hand, taking around 10 readings with both of them for each mode. I wrote it down and did the math. I got a 92.7% accuracy rate for the “Continuous” mode, stopping it when the reading was complete on both hands. For the “Quick” mode, the accuracy rate was only 86.3%.   TL;DR the quick mode is around 86% accurate and the continuous mode is around 93% accurate so take that as you will.

### 3/5 — Trying to get answers to my questions but can’t figure out how to do so!

*2024-06-25*

How do I delete the list of my readings? Can I delete them? Why when my pulse is high I can’t get an actual reading , it just says can’t read finger is not on the camera?

### 3/5 — Very simplistic app, but works

*2024-06-22*

Can’t really complain. It does what it’s supposed to do. If you want more data, you’ll have to go to another app, but this one gives you a very simple view of your heart rate.

## Frequently asked questions about HEARTshape

### What does HEARTshape do?

HEARTshape uses your iPhone's camera and flash to measure your heart rate and visualize blood flow with each heartbeat. It goes beyond simple beats per minute to show how your heart rate changes in real-time, heartbeat by heartbeat, and allows you to see variations in beat intervals.

### How does the app measure heart rate?

The app utilizes optical measurement by detecting blood flow through your finger using your iPhone's built-in camera. The flash illuminates the finger, and the camera captures subtle changes in color caused by blood pulsing, allowing it to calculate your heart rate.

### Is this app for medical diagnosis?

No, this app is intended for recreational use only and is not designed for medical diagnoses or as a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have concerns about your health, it is recommended to consult a doctor.

### What are the key features of HEARTshape?

Key features include optical heart rate measurement, real-time heartbeat variation tracking, trend graphs showing heart rate changes with every beat, beat-to-beat interval analysis, HealthKit integration for historical data, and haptic feedback to feel your heartbeats.

### What devices are compatible with HEARTshape?

The app uses your iPhone camera for measurements. For the haptic feedback feature, an iPhone 8 or above running iOS 13 or later is required.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.5 — 2022-10-06

Optimizations for iOS 16

### 1.8.4 — 2022-08-26

Better iPad support
UI improvements and a few bug fixes.

### 1.8.3 — 2021-09-29

Fixed some iOS 15 compatibility issues

### 1.8.2 — 2020-09-18

Improved Apple Health integration - deleted measurements will now also be deleted from Apple Health.

Some rare crashes has been fixed.

### 1.8.1 — 2020-03-12

Feel your heart beat! Using haptic feedback, you'll now be able to not only see but also feel your heart beats in real time. This feature requires iOS 13 and supported hardware (iPhone 8 and above).

There's also the usual slew of performance improvements and bug fixes as well as updates for iOS 13.

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