# Pulse - Heart Rate Monitor app — Pulse & Log Blood Pressure

> Use your phone's camera to measure and log your heart rate. (iPhone/iPad app by Darya Rud.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-heart-rate-monitor-app/id6476405503 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Darya Rud](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843107568)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 591 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-04-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-heart-rate-monitor-app/id6476405503/reviews.md

## What is Pulse?

Easily take your heart rate by placing your finger on the camera. This heart health app will educate and inform you on how to keep your heart strong and risk factors minimal. Take the guess work out of your health and get started today!

HeartRater offers additional options to assist you in improving your health by keeping it fun and letting you know how far you’ve progressed!

How to Check Pulse Using Finger:
- First, make sure your fingers aren’t cold. When checking your pulse, be sure your fingertip completely covers the camera lens and flashlight.
- Press gently with your finger. Pressing too hard may result in reduced blood flow, which will make it more difficult to get an accurate result.

Follow these easy tips for best results when using the heart rate monitor:
√ Always hold your phone steady
√ Remain calm and breath at a regular rate
√ Cover the entire back camera with your finger. You do not need to press hard for it to begin measuring. A light touch is all that is needed to begin the reading.

Share the app with your friends to start making a difference in their lives as well.

UNLIMITED ACCESS TO ALL FEATURES
- You can subscribe for unlimited access to all the app has to offer.
- Subscriptions are billed automatically at a rate depending on the selected subscription plan.

Important Note:

* NOT INTENDED FOR MEDICAL USE *
* ALWAYS CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR *

By using the app, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use:
https://heartraterapp.notion.site/Heart-Rater-Terms-of-Use-1b91cf7c507d80ebbb19df343f16e7ba
https://heartraterapp.notion.site/Heart-Rater-Privacy-Policy-1b91cf7c507d8049a2f0f8d6cb52b25d

## Key features

- Measure heart rate with camera
- Log blood pressure
- Heart health education
- Progress tracking
- Tips for accurate readings

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Access | $39.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Pulse?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Helpful for managing high blood pressure
- 👍 Good for tracking heart rate
- 👍 Useful for understanding pulse variations
- 👍 Good for checking heart rate daily
- 👍 App is good for some people
- 👍 Very good (Vietnamese)
- 👍 I love you (French)

**Cons**

- 👎 Difficult to use flashlight/camera
- 👎 Charged unexpectedly after free trial
- 👎 Inaccurate readings
- 👎 App is a scam
- 👎 Difficult to delete account
- 👎 Automatic payment/billing
- 👎 Dishonest about free trial
- 👎 Charges weekly/yearly fees
- 👎 No instructions for use
- 👎 Free trial is misleading
- 👎 Only 3 free measurements
- 👎 App is a scam, deducts money
- 👎 Less accurate than Apple Watch
- 👎 Cold tea mug has high heart rate (inaccurate)
- 👎 No feedback provided
- 👎 Not accurate at all
- 👎 Doesn't work
- 👎 Hard to cancel subscription
- 👎 No prompt for measurement
- 👎 Not worth subscription price
- 👎 Only checks pulse, not heart health
- 👎 Expensive for a log device
- 👎 App is very inaccurate
- 👎 Subscription trap/scam
- 👎 Not offering much
- 👎 No blood glucose recording
- 👎 Just a log, no graphs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App charged despite free trial
- App deducted money after deletion
- App did not unsubscribe correctly
- App automatically billed
- App doesn't work consistently
- App only allows 3 free measurements
- App doesn't provide feedback
- App is inaccurate
- App is hard to cancel
- App has no prompt for measurement
- App subscribed user without action

**Most requested features**

- Provide instructions for camera/light initiation
- Allow for blood glucose tracking
- Include tracking graphs
- Offer more comprehensive heart health features
- Improve accuracy compared to Apple Watch

## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-heart-rate-monitor-app/id6476405503/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Too hard

*2026-02-26, version 1.1.5*

Not easy to put finger on flashlight and  camera

### 1/5 — Should have had 3 free days and charged me £6.99

*2026-01-21, version 1.1.4*

No idea why this app has charged me when it said I had 3 free days. I will be looking to get this back as it should not have taken money

### 1/5 — Inaccurate

*2026-01-10, version 1.1.4*

Inaccurate

### 5/5 — Trải nghiệm app

*2025-11-08, version 1.1.4*

App giúp ích cho người có bệnh cao huyết áp kiểm soát bệnh tình rất tiện lợi

### 1/5 — App

*2025-10-22, version 1.1.4*

App này là lừa đảo mọi người không được tải nhé,mình không dùng xoá app đi mà bị trừ tiền trong tài khoản nha

### 5/5 — Đo huyết áp

*2025-08-01, version 1.1.3*

Rất tốt

### 1/5 — Dishonest information about free trial period

*2025-07-14, version 1.1.3*

The app charged me a yearly fee even though I unsubscribed it within 20 minutes of downloading, which was clearly still within the free trial period.

### 1/5 — Delete account

*2025-07-10, version 1.1.3*

Been trying to delete account. Not helpful in directing me how to!

### 1/5 — lùa đảo

*2025-07-06, version 1.1.3*

tự động thanh toàn tiền

### 5/5 — Used

*2025-07-02, version 1.1.3*

Looks ok

## Frequently asked questions about Pulse

### How does this app measure heart rate?

The app uses your phone's camera to measure your heart rate. You place your fingertip over the camera lens and flashlight, and the app detects changes in blood flow to calculate your pulse.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include measuring your heart rate using your phone's camera, logging blood pressure, providing heart health education, tracking your progress, and offering tips for accurate readings.

### Is this app free to use?

The app offers unlimited access to all features through a subscription. Subscription plans are billed automatically at a rate depending on the selected plan.

### Is this app intended for medical use?

No, this app is not intended for medical use. It is important to always consult with your doctor for any health concerns or before making any health-related decisions.

### What are the best practices for taking an accurate heart rate reading?

For best results, ensure your fingers are not cold, your fingertip completely covers the camera lens and flashlight, and you press gently. Hold your phone steady, remain calm, and breathe at a regular rate.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.5 — 2026-02-13

- Fixes and improvements

### 1.1.4 — 2025-08-15

- Improved heart rate measuring algorithm

### 1.1.3 — 2025-06-23

- Improved user interface

### 1.1.2 — 2025-04-09

- Improved accuracy

### 1.1.1 — 2025-04-08

- Improved user interface

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