Comparison

Heart Rate PRO vs Pilot

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

Head to head
About

Heart Rate PRO

Transform your iPhone into a personal heart rate monitor. Track your pulse anytime, anywhere without additional hardware. Ideal for monitoring your physical and mental condition.

Highlights
  • Measure heart rate without extra devices
  • Track resting heart rate
  • Monitor heart rate before/during/after workouts
  • Uses iPhone camera and flashlight
  • Simple finger placement method
Features
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Turn your iPhone into genuine heart rate monitor with Heart Rate PRO app! Your heart rate is the best way to determine your physical or mental condition. Heart Rate PRO will show you how fast your heart is beating at any moment, wherever you are. No extra devices needed, no chest strap. Just you and your iPhone or iPad. Measure your heart rate: - when resting - before activities - during workout - after a training session How does it work? It's easier than you think! 1. Place lightly and hold your finger against the back camera lens and flashlight: - do not press too hard, do not use with cold fingers (these may negatively affect your results) - when using a device without a flashlight, be sure to use in a well-lit area (bright daylight) 2. Remain calm and try not to move too much during the measurement. Your Heart Rate result will appear shortly! Download Heart Rate PRO app today, check your heart rate regularly, stay healthy! -- NOTE: Works best with devices equipped with flash. When using the device without flash the app has to be used in good lighting. Place your fingertip on the camera (make sure it completely covers the camera lens & flashlight). Press gently, make sure that your fingers are not cold (these may reduce blood flow in your finger and effects result). WARNING: This is not a medical product. This app is for recreational use only.

About

Pilot

This reference app provides flight crews with fast, offline access to over 14,000 aviation abbreviations and acronyms. It includes organized lists for general terms, datalink messages, airports, aircraft registrations, and airlines, drawing from numerous international sources.

Highlights
  • Offline access to 14,000+ aviation abbreviations
  • Organized lists: general, CPDLC, airports, registrations, airlines
  • Covers FAA, NOTAM, EASA, Jeppesen, and more
  • Fast and intuitive search functionality
  • Created by a pilot for pilots
  • Optimized for flight planning and in-flight reference
Features
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Pilot-Abbr – Aviation Abbreviations for Flight Crews Pilot-Abbr is a powerful reference app designed for professional pilots, providing fast, offline access to over 14,000 aviation abbreviations and acronyms from international sources. Main Features: Five Organized Lists: • Abbreviations – General aviation terms used by pilots. • CPDLC Messages – Commonly used datalink message elements. • Airports – IATA and ICAO codes, airport name, city, and flag. • Registrations – Aircraft registration codes by country. • Airlines – IATA and ICAO codes, airline name, and country. Sources Include: • FAA Abbreviations • U.S. Aeronautical Contractions • NOTAM Abbreviations • Canadian AIM • Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) • Jeppesen • Boeing Acronyms • EASA Acronyms • Dangerous Goods and Ground Handling codes • And more Whether you're decoding a NOTAM, preparing for departure, or reviewing CPDLC messages, Pilot-Abbr gives you the reference you need — anytime, even offline. Why Pilots Use Pilot-Abbr: • Created by a pilot, for pilots • Fast, intuitive search • Covers operational, regulatory, and airline-specific terms • Optimized for flight planning, briefing, and in-flight reference Subscription Details • $4.99/year, auto-renewable • Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase • Manage or cancel your subscription in your iTunes account settings • No partial refunds Legal • Privacy Policy & Terms of Service: https://villarroel98.wixsite.com/hazmat-pjv/about • Apple EULA (End User License Agreement): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Pilot-Abbr — The most complete aviation abbreviation tool on the App Store. Essential for every flight crew.

Screenshots

Heart Rate PRO3 screens
Pilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pilot at Free against Heart Rate PRO's $2.99. Pilot also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 10%). Heart Rate PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 31 months). On rating, ads 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

Pilot is free to download; Heart Rate PRO costs $2.99 up front. Pilot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Heart Rate PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Heart Rate PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heart Rate PRO has 758 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 10% of Heart Rate PRO's written reviews are positive against 33% of Pilot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Heart Rate PRO ships an update every 6 weeks, Pilot every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Heart Rate PRO versus Pilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeart Rate PROPilot
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (758 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews10.5% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings758 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 31 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAexol StudioPedro Jose Villarroel Cuevas

Customer experience

Heart Rate PRO

All ratings758 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral6.7%
Negative14.4%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive10.5%
Neutral7.6%
Negative81.9%

Pilot

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Heart Rate PRO

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App unable to detect finger
  • Measurements not saving
  • Crashes during use

Requested features

3 requests
  • Integration with Apple Health
  • Continuous heart rate monitoring mode
  • Export data for analysis

Pilot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Heart Rate PRO

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pilot

Subscriptions1
  • PilotAbbr Subscription$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Heart Rate PRO free?
Heart Rate PRO costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pilot free?
Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Heart Rate PRO or Pilot?
Heart Rate PRO is rated higher. Heart Rate PRO averages 4.2 out of 5 from 758 ratings, while Pilot averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Heart Rate PRO or Pilot have ads?
Neither Heart Rate PRO nor Pilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Heart Rate PRO or Pilot?
Heart Rate PRO ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pilot every 31 months. Most recently, Heart Rate PRO was updated on November 2, 2026 and Pilot on October 11, 2026.

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