# BB3 vs HeartMath

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BB3 at none against HeartMath's 2. BB3 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). HeartMath's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 2). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HeartMath sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $79.00 per year. BB3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BB3 against 4.9 for HeartMath. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeartMath has 4.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BB3 ships an update every 6 months, HeartMath every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BB3 | HeartMath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bb3-physical-mastery/id1095835917/reviews)** | [4.9 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartmath/id6446414998/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 74.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 75 MB | 381 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Beck Fitness Center, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493308602) | [HeartMath Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/482739914) |

## What reviewers say

### BB3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bb3-physical-mastery/id1095835917)

This app provides direct coaching from a world-renowned personal trainer to help you elevate your physical fitness. Track your workouts, log your meals, and monitor your progress with personalized guidance.

**Highlights:** Direct coaching from Billy Beck III, Workout tracking, Progress monitoring, Meal logging, Personalized guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HeartMath

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

Manage stress, improve focus, and enhance emotional well-being with real-time heart-brain coherence feedback. Explore guided sessions and practices based on over 30 years of research to achieve greater calm and balance.

**Highlights:** Real-time HRV coherence feedback, Guided coherence training, Research-supported techniques, Guided meditations and courses, Progress tracking, Stress management and emotional balance support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 BB3 free?

BB3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HeartMath free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BB3 or HeartMath?

BB3 is rated higher. BB3 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while HeartMath averages 4.9 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do BB3 or HeartMath have ads?

Neither BB3 nor HeartMath shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BB3 or HeartMath?

BB3 ships an update every 6 months, and HeartMath every 3 weeks. Most recently, BB3 was updated on November 2, 2026 and HeartMath on November 12, 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.*