# Mindfield eSense vs Optimal HRV

The clearest difference is rating: Mindfield eSense at 5.0 against Optimal HRV's 3.0. Mindfield eSense also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 17%). Optimal HRV's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mindfield eSense sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Optimal HRV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mindfield eSense holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Optimal HRV has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Mindfield eSense's written reviews are positive against 17% of Optimal HRV's.

Mindfield eSense ships an update monthly, Optimal HRV fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mindfield eSense | Optimal HRV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindfield-esense/id1141032160/reviews)** | [3.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optimal-hrv-biofeedback/id1501292206/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | **46.2% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 276 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mindfield Biosystems Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/496503507) | [Optimal, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501292205) |

## What reviewers say

### Mindfield eSense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindfield-esense/id1141032160)

This app provides biofeedback training to help measure, reduce, and relax stress. It works with various sensors to track physiological data and offers customizable exercises with multimedia feedback. Track your progress over time and integrate training into your daily life.

**Highlights:** Biofeedback sensors (skin response, temperature, pulse, respiration, muscle), Customizable breathing guide, Multimedia feedback (video, music, sound, vibration), Unlimited measurement storage, Detailed data analysis with export, Smart bulb integration (Philips Hue)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skin Response, Basic,monatlich | $3.99 | per month |
| eSense Pulse, Basic, monatlich | $3.99 | per month |
| Temperature, Basic, monatlich | $3.99 | per month |
| SkinResponse,Premium,monatlich | $6.49 | per month |
| all 4 eSense, Basic, monthly | $6.49 | per month |
| 4 eSense, Premium, monatlich | $8.99 | per month |
| Skin Response, Basic, jährlich | $38.99 | per year |
| Respiration,Basic,jährlich | $38.99 | per year |
| eSense Muscle, Basic, jährlich | $38.99 | per year |
| Alle 4 eSense,Basic,jährlich | $60.99 | per year |
| eSense Pulse,Premium,jährlich | $60.99 | per year |
| additional eSense Videos | $3.99 | one-time |
| additional eSense Music | $3.99 | one-time |
| Frequency-Domain HRV Analysis | $9.99 | one-time |
| OSC data | $9.99 | one-time |
| esense Hue | $9.99 | one-time |
| eSense Cloud | $19.90 | one-time |
| All purchases | $47.99 | one-time |
| esense Polar | $129.00 | one-time |


### Optimal HRV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optimal-hrv-biofeedback/id1501292206)

Monitor, analyze, and improve your Heart Rate Variability (HRV) scores. This app offers personalized training, biofeedback, and stress-reducing activities to enhance health, reduce stress, and improve mental clarity.

**Highlights:** Real-time HRV monitoring, Personalized training plans, Guided meditation and breathing exercises, Comprehensive data analysis, Stress response insights, Biofeedback optimization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| 6 Month | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| One Year | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mindfield eSense free?

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

### Is Optimal HRV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mindfield eSense or Optimal HRV?

Mindfield eSense is rated higher. Mindfield eSense averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Optimal HRV averages 3.0 from 24 ratings.

### Do Mindfield eSense or Optimal HRV have ads?

Neither Mindfield eSense nor Optimal HRV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mindfield eSense or Optimal HRV?

Mindfield eSense ships an update monthly, and Optimal HRV fortnightly. Most recently, Mindfield eSense was updated on October 29, 2026 and Optimal HRV on October 29, 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.*