Comparison

GPS String vs HR Pulse

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

Head to head
About

GPS String

Measure distances between two points on a map, calculate areas by marking three or more points, and save or copy results. It also provides current GPS location data that can be copied for use in emails or notes.

Highlights
  • Measure distance between two points
  • Calculate area with three or more points
  • Save and copy measurement results
  • Switch map views (map, satellite, hybrid)
  • Copy current GPS location
  • Toggle GPS data display (angle, DMS)
Features
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マップ画面で任意の2ポイントを指示するとその間の距離を計測します。(PINボタン) ピンをタッチするとその前のピンとの距離を表示します。 更に3点以上のポイントを指示すれば面積も算出します。(コンパスアイコン) 計測結果は内部に保存したり、ペーストボードに文字列でコピーすることが出来ます。 マップは地図形式、地図+衛星写真、衛星写真を切り替えできます。 また検索機能を備えています。 ホーム画面ではiPhoneのGPS機能で現在地を測位し、そのデータをボタンだけでペーストボードに文字列でコピーします、コピーされたデータはメイルやメモ等にペーストすることが出来ます。 測位情報は角度表示と一般的なDMS表示(度、分、秒の表示)を切り替えることが出来ます。 コピー文字列はレポート等に適した形式とマップアプリの検索項に適した形式の2種類を切り替えできます。

About

HR Pulse

Measure your heart rate using your iPhone or iPad camera without any extra devices. Track daily statistics, view recent trends, and receive health tips. Develop healthy habits with a credit system that rewards regular measurements.

Highlights
  • Heart rate measurement via camera
  • Data analysis and state correlation
  • Daily heart rate statistics
  • Recent heart rate trends
  • Health tips
  • Historical data query
  • Credit score for habit building
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With HR Pulse - Heart Rate Tracker, the heart rate can be detected and measured only on iPhone or iPad without bracelet or heart rate monitor, and the heart rate health data can be counted for you. [Heart rate measurement] Place your finger gently to cover the camera and hold the motion for more than ten seconds to measure your heart rate in your current state [Data analysis] After measuring the heart rate value, select your current corresponding state, and we will provide you with details of the heart rate data according to your heart rate value and state [Daily Statistics] The daily measured heart rate status will be counted, so that you can know the heart rate indicators of the day [Recent Trends] The recent 12 heart rate values will be presented to you in the form of a list, you can see the recent heart rate trend at a glance [Health tips] Keep you updated from time to time with health tips to help you keep your body healthy and heart healthy [Historical Query] Your measured heart rate data will be stored in your mobile phone. You can select the time to query all the heart rate data of the day, helping you to better review the historical record [Credit score] In order to help you develop a good habit of daily regular measurement, we have launched a credit subsystem. When you observe the agreement and measure your heart rate every day and your credit score accumulates to a certain value, we will give you an "App credit rights and Interests reward". [Disclaimer] Although we can obtain accurate heart rate measurement results, it is not suitable for diagnosing, preventing, treating any disease, or replacing specialized medical devices. Measurement results and data statistics are for reference only [Privacy Policy] Chinese Simplified:http://www.applove.top/apps/snailheart/privacy/privacy_cn.html Chinese Traditional:http://www.applove.top/apps/snailheart/privacy/privacy_tc.html English:http://www.applove.top/apps/snailheart/privacy/privacy_en.html

Screenshots

GPS String4 screens
HR Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPS String at none against HR Pulse's 3. GPS String also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). 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. HR Pulse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. GPS String asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS String ships an update every 3 days, HR Pulse every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GPS String versus HR Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS StringHR Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakuo Matsumura亮 苏

Customer experience

GPS String

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

HR Pulse

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GPS String

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

HR Pulse

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscribe3 Days trial$0.497 Days
  • Monthly Subscriptions$1.491 Month
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$10.491 Year

Questions

Is GPS String free?
GPS String is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HR Pulse free?
HR Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GPS String or HR Pulse have ads?
HR Pulse shows ads; GPS String does not.
Which is updated more often, GPS String or HR Pulse?
GPS String ships an update every 3 days, and HR Pulse every 2 weeks. Most recently, GPS String was updated on October 7, 2026 and HR Pulse on October 15, 2026.

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