Pulse vs Heart Rate Monitor－HR Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pulse
Track your heart rate with this easy-to-use application. It saves your data for progress tracking, displays historical information with time, and provides activity graphs and statistics. Categorize your measurements with beautiful graphics.
- Heart Rate Monitoring
- Save Data for Tracking
- Historical Data with Time
- Activity Graph
- Statistics (Min, Max, Average)
- Categorize Data
- Easy to Use Interface
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Heart Rate Monitor measures your pulse in seconds using your phone camera and flash. Just rest your fingertip over the rear camera and watch your heart rate appear. FEATURES - Measure your heart rate anytime, anywhere - Track your average, minimum and maximum over time - Automatic history of every reading - Tag readings by activity: rest, workout, relax, before bed and more - Voice feedback for hands-free results - Clean, modern design that is effortless to use No chest strap, no wearable. Your camera does the work, giving you a fast pulse reading whenever you are curious about your heart rate. HEART RATE PRO Upgrade to Pro for unlimited measurements, full activity insights, unlimited history, PDF reports and an ad-free experience. - Auto-renewable monthly subscription - Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase - The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings IMPORTANT Heart Rate Monitor is for fitness and wellness purposes only. It is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or condition. For medical concerns, consult a qualified healthcare professional. Terms of Use: https://app26ground.vercel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://app26ground.vercel.app/privacy
Heart Rate Monitor－HR Tracker
Measure your heart rate using your device's camera. Track fitness progress with personalized training zones and integrate data with Apple Health for easy analysis. Optimize workouts without extra equipment.
- Camera-based heart rate measurement
- Personalized heart rate training zones
- Apple Health integration
- Fitness progress tracking
- Intuitive interface
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Monitor your heart rate directly from your device: Simple and effective. This app utilizes the camera to accurately measure your heart rate, aiding in tracking your fitness progress without the need for additional equipment. Its intuitive interface ensures ease of use, while personalized heart rate training zones, based on your age and resting heart rate, help optimize your workouts. The app integrates flawlessly with Apple Health, enabling straightforward storage and analysis of your heart rate data over time. To begin, place your fingertip on the camera lens, and see your heart rate displayed in just seconds. Enjoy this free, unlimited tool to enhance your fitness tracking. Note: This application is designed for fitness tracking and not intended for medical diagnosis or treatment. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Heart Rate Monitor－HR Tracker at 54% against Pulse's 0%. Heart Rate Monitor－HR Tracker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Pulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Heart Rate Monitor－HR Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pulse ships an update every 5 weeks, Heart Rate Monitor－HR Tracker every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pulse | Heart Rate Monitor－HR Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (262 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 53.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 262 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Nattapon Kittisuphat | Vadim Akhmerov |
Customer experience
Pulse
Heart Rate Monitor－HR Tracker
Bugs and requests
Pulse
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Heart Rate Monitor－HR Tracker
Reported bugs
10 issues- Accuracy is not good most of the time
- Stopped measuring pulse
- App crashes constantly
- Doesn't detect finger
- Shows 0 pulse
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- Measures inanimate objects
- Full-screen ads with sound
- Heats up phone quickly
- Developer stores data
- Bogus email address
Requested features
6 requests- Add weekly/monthly averages
- Allow modification of feeling input
- Add swipe navigation between screens
- Improve 'Save' button appearance
- Add rmssd to Apple Health
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- Enable always-on display during measurement
In-app purchases
Pulse
- Pro Features$1.99
Heart Rate Monitor－HR Tracker
- 1 Month of Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- 6 Months of Premium3 Days trial$7.996 Months
- 1 Year of Premium3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Heart Rate Monitor Premium$2.99
Questions
Is Pulse free?
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