# 5Rhythms vs HeartMath

The clearest difference is price: HeartMath at Free against 5Rhythms's $1.99. HeartMath also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 8). 5Rhythms's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

HeartMath is free to download; 5Rhythms costs $1.99 up front. 5Rhythms sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and HeartMath sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $39.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HeartMath holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeartMath has 4.6K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of 5Rhythms's written reviews are positive against 73% of HeartMath's.

5Rhythms ships an update every 2 months, HeartMath every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5Rhythms | HeartMath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5rhythms/id1080655616/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartmath/id6446414998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 19 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [5Rhythms Global Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126140996) | [HeartMath Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/482739914) |

## What reviewers say

### 5Rhythms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5rhythms/id1080655616)

Discover and book movement classes and workshops globally. Access exclusive in-home practice sessions and music. Track your progress and connect with teachers and the community.

**Highlights:** Find and book classes worldwide, Access exclusive mini-waves for home practice, Listen to music collection, Watch community perspectives, Student logging for progress tracking, In-app messaging with teachers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beating Drums | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nemah Wave | $2.99 | one-time |
| ReUnion | $2.99 | one-time |
| Peaceful waves | $2.99 | one-time |


### HeartMath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartmath/id6446414998)

This app helps you manage stress, improve focus, and achieve optimal performance by aligning your heart, mind, and emotions. It offers guided sessions, immersive journeys, and coherence practices based on over 30 years of research.

**Highlights:** Real-time HRV Coherence Measurement, Coherence Training, Scientifically Validated Techniques, Guided Learning Sessions, Progress Tracking, Heart-Brain Coherence Benefits

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HeartMath Premium | $39.00 | per year |
| HeartMath Premium | $59.00 | per year |
| HeartMath Premium | $79.00 | per year |
| HeartMath Premium | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Huge improvement over previous app
- 👍 Easy to use and highly recommended
- 💡 Loaded with HeartMath techniques and courses
- 👍 Powerful tool for nervous system balance and anxiety reduction
- 👍 Helps achieve a better mental state

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with sensor
- 🐛 Sensor not compatible with older devices
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes on newer devices
- 🐛 Inaccurate heart rate and coherence readings
- 🐛 Disruptive screen sleep behavior during sessions

**Reported bugs**

- Sensor connection issues on newer devices
- App crashes and freezes on iPhone 16 Pro
- Inaccurate heart rate and coherence readings
- Screen sleep behavior disrupting sessions

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Allow playing music/sounds during sessions
- Provide audio feedback on coherence levels
- Add session history customization and details
- Improve sensor compatibility with older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5Rhythms free?

5Rhythms costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is HeartMath free?

HeartMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 5Rhythms or HeartMath?

HeartMath is rated higher. 5Rhythms averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while HeartMath averages 4.9 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do 5Rhythms or HeartMath have ads?

Neither 5Rhythms nor HeartMath shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 5Rhythms or HeartMath?

5Rhythms ships an update every 2 months, and HeartMath every 3 weeks. Most recently, 5Rhythms was updated on September 15, 2026 and HeartMath on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*