# Photo AFib Detector

> Smartphone camera app for personal AFib detection and heart rate monitoring. (iPhone/iPad app by CCApp.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-afib-detector/id1002011511 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CCApp](https://appshunter.io/developer/430157568)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 2.40/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2015-07-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-afib-detector/id1002011511/reviews.md

## What is Photo AFib Detector?

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is one of most common heart rhythm disorders and increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, both leading causes of death.
The Photo AFib Detector was designed for personal AFib detection and Heart Rate monitoring.
It uses smartphone's inbuilt back camera to capture your fingertip video for PPG signal extraction and then estimate two parameters of RMSSD (Root Mean Square of Successive Difference) and ShE (Shannon Entropy) for AFib detection. It also provide heart-rate monitoring function with percentage of your maximum heart rate if you have input your age in the setting.

Note: This App is not to be used for medical diagnosis. Please consult your physician if in doubt.

## Key features

- Personal AFib detection
- Heart Rate monitoring
- Fingertip video analysis
- PPG signal extraction
- RMSSD and ShE estimation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-afib-detector/id1002011511/reviews.md

### 1/5 — New update broke it

*2021-07-16*

Worked fine until latest update.  Now it doesn’t give the rm or she numbers- or heart rate.  The most important part of this app were the numbers!

### 4/5 — Latest version is not so good - what a shame

*2021-07-08*

Firstly - this is the only sensible app that I have ever tried for AFIB detection. There is no other like it … and it deserves big credit for that, and more people should know. 

But while I have used this app for several years and found it very helpful - both in the clear information it provides, and for the measurements it achieves, I just found that the latest version is not better, and has a loss of good features:
1. The calculation basis is no longer visible, so there is no longer summary values. This information used to provide a good basis for understanding reliability and accuracy being achieved. 
2. The colors used now make the results harder to read. If you click on an entry in the history you get to see slightly more info - possibly the colors being used are hiding this info. 
3. I was very happy to pay for the full  version, but discovered that this was nothing more than being ad-free. 

Improvements needed:
a) return all the statistical data (even if that was by clicking a button to show info)
b) fix the colors to be more readable, and to reveal all info
c) make it possible to share the results in non-Facebook tools (eg. email or other messaging tools) 

Please do keep improving this tool… there is none other like it on the market. 

And thank you !

### 1/5 — Not good

*2020-11-18*

Have tried this off and on for over one year now and while the heartbeat portion is ok the ‘in AFIB’ or not is extremely inaccurate.  I tested this recently for 14 days straight and not once did it tell me I was in AFIB.  At the same time I was wearing a halter monitor which stated I was in AFIB 100% of the 14 days.  Drop this app.

### 1/5 — Used to work on my iPhone 6plus.

*2020-09-22*

Used to work on my iPhone 6plus but is useless on my iPhone 11. I paid for this app and should work. Piece of junk now

### 1/5 — Bought this hoping it would be better

*2020-03-21*

It is less accurate than free app. And why must you have Facebook to share? Terrible, terrible idea and terrible app.

### 5/5 — Neil

*2019-11-24*

I have used this app for a while and it works great just have to be careful to hold your finger correctly I've tested against an ecg and it works great the results are not clear because they are overwritten please try to fix because I love the app

### 1/5 — Photo A Fib doesn’t work!

*2019-09-18*

A piece of junk and a waste of money!
Will not work on iPhone 8.

### 1/5 — Eh

*2019-05-26*

While it may work at detecting AFib it’s ridiculous that you can’t see the actual report once it’s done and you can only share with Facebook. Not everyone has or WANTS Facebook! Refund would be great

### 4/5 — GreatApp for quick afib evaluation

*2019-05-19*

People should not compare this app to a real EKG at a physicians office.  The fact that it is able to sensr and visually record a irregular heart beat and show erratic beats is great enough an far better than other apps I have used to ser my pulse and afib.

See a doctor for final analysis but use this to determine when and if you should go.

### 2/5 — When it works...

*2019-01-30*

When it works it’s good. It is spotty in its ability to detect your pulse. My personal experience is that it’s able to detect it less than half the times you try using it. 

It often will detect it and then lose it while it’s in measurement mode. Then, you try again... wait until it’s almost done... then it loses it again. Frustrating. I’m about done with it.

## Frequently asked questions about Photo AFib Detector

### What is the accuracy of Photo AFib Detector for AFib detection?

The app estimates parameters like RMSSD and ShE for AFib detection. However, it is crucial to note that this app is not for medical diagnosis. Users should consult a physician if they have any doubts about their heart health.

### How does Photo AFib Detector work?

Photo AFib Detector uses your smartphone's back camera to capture a short video of your fingertip. It then extracts photoplethysmography (PPG) signals to estimate parameters relevant to AFib detection and heart rate.

### Can Photo AFib Detector diagnose AFib?

No, Photo AFib Detector is designed for personal detection and monitoring, not for medical diagnosis. It is essential to consult with a healthcare professional for any medical concerns or diagnosis.

### What is the price of Photo AFib Detector?

Photo AFib Detector is a paid application, priced at $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned.

### What devices is Photo AFib Detector compatible with?

Photo AFib Detector is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on June 21, 2021, with version 1.2.

### What is the age rating for Photo AFib Detector?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It was released on July 11, 2015.

### How often is Photo AFib Detector updated?

The latest version of Photo AFib Detector is 1.2, which was released on June 21, 2021. This indicates that updates may not be very frequent.

### What user feedback is available for Photo AFib Detector?

Based on the available data, Photo AFib Detector has a rating of 2.3 stars from 19 ratings. This suggests a mixed to negative user sentiment.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2021-06-21

Support iPhone 12

### 1.1 — 2015-12-08

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fix the camera problem for iOS 9

### 1.0 — 2015-07-11

No release notes.

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