Comparison

miAfib vs Instant Pulse

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

miAfib

Features
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The mobile application (miAfib) will assess symptoms and effect on multiple occasions throughout the day using the mobile phone. Only participants in the research study will be able to use the mobile application. The study team will do initial setup of the application for all participants. The application will capture the user's input, which will be transferred back to University of Michigan Medical School (UMMS) where they can be used for reporting and research.

About

Instant Pulse

Monitor and manage your pulse rate, rhythm, blood pressure, and oxygen levels using your smartphone camera. Quickly check your heart rhythm and track vital signs for general health and wellbeing.

Highlights
  • Track blood pressure and pulse rate
  • Monitor blood oxygen levels
  • Real-time pulse monitoring
  • Quick heart rhythm checks
  • Set measurement notifications
  • Integrates with Apple Health
Features
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Monitor and manage your pulse rate, rhythm, blood pressure, oxygen levels with your smartphone, catch and analyse them the in-time. Features: 1. Manage and track blood pressure and pulse rate, input and manage data measured on your blood pressure meter. 2. Manage and track blood oxygen levels, input and manage data measured on your blood oxygen meter. 3. Real-time pulse monitoring and tracking * Quick and easy: It takes just 30 / 60 seconds to check your heart rhythm. Place your finger on the camera of your smartphone, and put your mind at ease. * Measure whenever you want: Are you experiencing symptoms, such as palpitations? Open the app and take a measurement immediately. * Regular measurements: With Checking Rhythm, you can measure your heart rhythm twice daily. This way any changes in your heart rhythm will be detected more quickly. * Notifications: Set up notifications for your measurements. * Integrated with Apple Health App * PPG is a technique with ECG quality that uses light to detect pulse rate. It measures changes in the size of your blood vessels by using the flash of your smartphone camera. These are then converted into heart rhythm measurements. ***** MEDICAL DISCLAIMER ****** This application is not intended for medical use. Statistics and measurements are only used for educational and informational purposes in order to support general health and wellbeing. This app is not a clinical pulse oximeter. You can visit a specialist hospital for a more thorough health examination if you think there is something wrong with your health. ========================== Auto-renewing subscriptions with the following specifications ========================== -- Subscription period Premium Features (1 Week) Premium Features (1 Month) Premium Features (1 Year ) Prices may vary depending on promotional offers. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. =========== Privacy Policy: =========== http://app.plus1health.com/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

miAfib3 screens
Instant Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: miAfib at none against Instant Pulse's 3. miAfib also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Instant Pulse's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 24 months). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Instant Pulse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. miAfib asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

miAfib ships an update every 24 months, Instant Pulse every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on January 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
miAfib versus Instant Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermiAfibInstant Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (5.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—21.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—5.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB39 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperThe University of MichiganShenzhen Plus1Health Technology Co., Ltd

Bugs and requests

miAfib

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Instant Pulse

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription issues
  • Inconsistent functionality after updates
  • Camera/sensor detection problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Print/export reports
  • Explain stress level metric
  • Improve instructions and in-app support

In-app purchases

None

miAfib

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Instant Pulse

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Features (1 Week)$4.997 Days
  • Premium Features (1 Month)$9.991 Month
  • Premium Features (1 Year )$36.991 Year

Questions

Is miAfib free?
miAfib is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Instant Pulse free?
Instant Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do miAfib or Instant Pulse have ads?
Instant Pulse shows ads; miAfib does not.
Which is updated more often, miAfib or Instant Pulse?
miAfib ships an update every 24 months, and Instant Pulse every 3 weeks. Most recently, miAfib was updated on January 1, 2026 and Instant Pulse on October 23, 2026.

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