# heart/work — create generative (he)artworks

> Generates personalized artwork from health and environmental data. (iPhone/iPad app by Moritz Philip Recke.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartwork/id1380764163 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Moritz Philip Recke](https://appshunter.io/developer/309299142)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Italian, Brazilian Portuguese
- Released: 2018-07-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartwork/id1380764163/reviews.md

## What is heart/work?

Introducing *heart/work*, the only iOS app that generates original artwork based on your unique health information. Bridging the gap between wellbeing and health data, heart/work creates layered visuals to provide at-a-glance synopsis using meditative breathing exercises, your heartbeat and environmental data from your current surroundings.



Maintain your exercise streaks by completing heart/work everyday and generate a new piece of art, straight from your heart.

The heart/work is generated based on different attributes like: 

- heart beat
s during exercise
- HRV (heart rate variability)

- resting heart beat

- # of steps taken

- distance for running / walking

- stairs climbed

- active energy burned

- local weather 
& climate
- location information

- mood

- favorite color



Customize the number of breaths, meditation session length, and favorite color - let heart/work do the rest.

heart/work is using HealthKit data to create visuals. Access to the data is required for the app to work. No personally identifiable data is ever shared with anyone.

Created with love at the Apple Developer Academy in Naples, Italy.

## Key features

- Generates art from health data
- Uses heart rate and steps
- Incorporates environmental data
- Meditative breathing exercises
- Customizable art parameters
- Integrates with HealthKit

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Interaction | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartwork/id1380764163/reviews.md

### 2/5 — (Updated) Well at least it works, kinda..

*2018-07-07*

The latest update solved the crashing problem, however, after the breathing exercise, the stats page is buggy and just simply incorrect. I assume the app just couldn't gather the actual stats correctly. For example, my resting heart rate was shown as "9999.0" - My active energy was "99999.0" - and the 'stairs stat' also shows up as "9999.0". 

This app has some serious potential, I love the idea, however the software just needs some maintenance and tweaking, just like every other app does when it first hits the store. If you guys stick with it and never stop working towards perfection, you'll eventually reach the point where the app is effortless to use and also provide the user with useful, interesting data! I wish you the best of luck, keep the updates coming! Hope this helps!

## Frequently asked questions about heart/work

### What kind of health data does heart/work use?

heart/work utilizes various health metrics such as heartbeats during exercise, HRV, resting heart rate, steps taken, distance covered, stairs climbed, and active energy burned. It also incorporates local weather, climate, location, mood, and favorite color for its artwork generation.

### How does heart/work ensure user privacy with HealthKit data?

The app requires access to HealthKit data to function but explicitly states that no personally identifiable data is ever shared with anyone. This ensures your health information remains private and is used solely for artwork creation.

### Can I customize the artwork generated by heart/work?

Yes, you can customize the artwork by adjusting the number of breaths for meditation sessions, the meditation session length, and your favorite color. These preferences influence the final visual output.

### What devices is heart/work compatible with?

heart/work is designed for iOS devices and is supported on Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPod. This allows for a broad range of users to engage with its features.

### What is the age rating for heart/work?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience of users. This indicates it contains no mature content.

### How often is heart/work updated?

The latest version of heart/work is 0.43, and it was last updated on April 21, 2019. While updates have not been frequent recently, the app has been available since July 2, 2018.

### What is the user sentiment for heart/work based on ratings?

heart/work has an average rating of 4.0 stars from 3 ratings. This suggests that users who have reviewed the app generally have a positive experience with its unique approach to health data visualization.

### Does heart/work have ads?

No, heart/work does not contain advertisements. As it is a free app with in-app purchases, users can enjoy the artwork generation experience without interruptions from ads.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 0.43 — 2019-04-21

heart/work is happy to announce the following updates:
- We fixed bugs and performance improvements
- Now heart/work speaks also Portuguese and Italian
- The UI is now updated for the new generation of iPhones

### 0.42 — 2018-06-29

heart/work is happy to announce the following updates:
- Apple Watch app now allows to complete exercises independent from iPhone app
- generative artworks are now created whenever a new breathing exercise has been completed
- the artworks created are now animated and interactive for a more immersive experience
- unlimited interactions with the artworks can be unlocked
- bug fixes and overall performance improvements

### 0.1 — 2018-06-11

No release notes.

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