Medtimer vs Vitals
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Medtimer
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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The essential heart and respiratory rate tool for clinicians. Medtimer is built for health professionals who need fast vital sign counts. Extremely simple to use, it frees you from watching the clock or performing mental calculations. Count heart rates (HR) and respiratory rates (RR) with a few simple taps, and instantly see reference range charts for adults and children of all ages. IDEAL FOR: * Nurses & Respiratory Therapists * Doctors, EMTs & Paramedics * Medical Assistants & CNAs * Caregivers & Home Health Aides * First Aid Providers * Athletic Trainers & Sports Scientists * Veterinarians & Pet Owners Developed in collaboration with physicians, Medtimer is designed for efficiency and simplicity in even the busiest clinical environments. Tap to record — everything else is done for you. Our app is trusted by medical professionals worldwide. "Simple but brilliant! Very simple, clear and uncluttered app to help quickly assess HR and respiratory rate." — x2scoops "Best app ever! Every health care professional should have this! It's brilliant. It's on my Apple Watch. I use it with every patient. So simple but so effective." — AG03 OLD KEY FEATURES: * Simple tap-anywhere interface to record heartbeats and breaths * Intuitively record both heart rate (HR) and respiratory rate (RR) * Instant automatic rate calculations (BPM) * Flexible measurement periods from 6 to 60 seconds * Reference charts for all age ranges * Works across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch * Lock Screen widgets for iPhone and Apple Watch faces — start a timer instantly with a single tap * No accounts, no advertising, and no patient data stored Medtimer keeps you focused on your patient. Measurements are taken discreetly, with no need for anyone else to touch your device. There are no pop-ups or distractions — just the information you need, when you need it. You can also contact us directly via the app with any feedback. All of this is available for free. Medtimer Pro adds history, custom charts, and a CPR metronome. Medtimer is a counting timer and reference tool for trained users. It does not diagnose, monitor, or treat any condition. Download now and experience the simplest way to count heart and respiratory rates.
Vitals
This medical app helps healthcare professionals easily measure patient pulse rates by tapping along to the palpated beat. It also provides a persistent timer and a chart of vital signs by age group, accessible directly from a watch complication.
- Pulse measurement by tapping
- Persistent timer
- Vitals chart by age
- Watch complication support
- Offline functionality
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The easiest way to get your patient's pulse: - Feel your patient's pulse (as you would normally) with your non-watch hand - Tap your index finger and thumb to each palpated pulse - The app will calculate the beats per minute based on your taps The app also includes a second counter that will not turn off, even if you tilt your wrist downward. Inside you'll also find a chart of vitals summary information by patient age bracket, from infant to adult. Launch the app from the built-in complication.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Medtimer at Free against Vitals's $4.99. Medtimer also leads on ratings volume (582 vs 1). Vitals's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Medtimer is free to download; Vitals costs $4.99 up front. Medtimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vitals asks for nothing beyond the download.
Vitals holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Medtimer has 582 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Medtimer ships an update every 3 months, Vitals every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Medtimer | Vitals |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (582 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 582 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Tigerpixel | Ian George Gillespie |
Customer experience
Medtimer
Vitals
Bugs and requests
Medtimer
Reported bugs
3 issues- Not downloading on Apple Watch
- Crashes on Apple Watch
- Stops working after OS updates
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for new Apple Watch models
- Integrate with Apple Health app
- Add option to manually enter counts
- Add complication for Apple Watch
- Add option to disable sounds
Vitals
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Medtimer
- Medtimer Pro$3.99
Vitals
No in-app purchases
Questions
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