Medtimer: Heart + Respiratory

Medtimer: Heart + Respiratory

Clinical Pulse, Vitals & CPR

587 ratings
120 reviews
Free
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Released
July 11, 2015
Updated
October 12, 2026

Features

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This app provides a fast and accurate way for medical professionals to measure heart and respiratory rates. It features a simple tap interface, instant calculations, and reference charts for all age groups. Designed for efficiency in clinical settings, it keeps users focused on their patients.

✓Tap-anywhere interface for recording
✓Intuitive HR and RR recording
✓Instant automatic rate calculations
✓Flexible measurement periods
✓Reference charts for all ages
✓iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch support
✓Lock screen widgets
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What users say about Medtimer

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What's New in Medtimer

1.17

October 12, 2026

• New tap-regularity indicator that highlights regular and irregular taps. Available with Medtimer Pro. • Updated for iOS 27.1 and iPhone Duo. • Improved Apple Watch reliability. • Improved rate charts, now with citations.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$3.99

Medtimer Pro

Editable Charts, Exportable History & Pro CPR

User reviews

No long works with Apple WatchOS 27

DONT UPDATE YOUR WATCH you no longer would be able to use this app, I made that mistake sadly, the app need the developer to update it in order to work with updated Apple Watches

Medtimer

I am ED nurse use daily for all my Paediatric patients

Needs some work.

App has a nice interface and is fairly simple to use but lacks helpful features. A 6 second option would be nice as well as a vibration feature that goes off when the timer does, the option to change a normal HR and RR range for people working in veterinary environments, and a hands free timer only with a calculator.
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Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback. The good news is that the Medtimer already has all of these features. The 6 second timer and the vibration can both be controlled from the settings screen, which can be accessed from the cog icon. The HR and RR ranges can be fully customised, and a range of preset veterinary charts are available with the Medtimer Pro upgrade. We are always happy to hear feedback if you still do not find what you need.

Exemplary

Used since I think 2013…today I’m citing it as one of the first apps that have helped me get accurate data and note small changes more quickly in my patient.

disappointed

i bought pro so that i could have it on it on my watch face/screen and it doesn’t work, it’s a scam don’t waste your money.

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Not downloading on Apple Watch

Bug

Crashes on Apple Watch

Bug

Stops working after OS updates

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add support for new Apple Watch models

Feature

Integrate with Apple Health app

Feature

Add option to manually enter counts

Feature

Add complication for Apple Watch

Feature

Add option to disable sounds

Feature

FAQ

What does Medtimer do?

Medtimer is a vital rate timer designed for medical professionals and caregivers. It allows for fast and accurate measurement of heart rates (HR) and respiratory rates (RR) using a simple tap interface. The app automatically calculates rates in BPM and provides reference range charts for various age groups.

What are the key features of Medtimer?

Key features include a simple tap-anywhere interface for recording heartbeats and breaths, intuitive recording of both HR and RR, instant automatic rate calculations, flexible measurement periods from 6 to 60 seconds, and reference charts for all age ranges. It also supports iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, with lock screen widgets for quick access.

Is Medtimer free to use?

The core functionality of Medtimer is available for free. However, there is a paid version, Medtimer Pro, which includes additional features such as extended history, custom charts, and a CPR metronome.

What devices is Medtimer compatible with?

Medtimer is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch devices. It also offers lock screen widgets for iPhone and Watch Face for instant timer access.

Who would benefit from using Medtimer?

Medtimer is ideal for nurses, midwives, doctors, paramedics, caregivers, first aid providers, sport scientists, parents monitoring children, and even veterinarians and pet owners. Anyone who needs to quickly and accurately measure heart and respiratory rates will find this app beneficial.