Comparison

iTHRVE chakra vs HeartMath

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

Head to head
About

iTHRVE chakra

This app visualizes heart rate data as chakra and sacred geometry graphs. It translates heartbeats per minute into musical keys and displays chakra resonance based on your heart's signature. Requires compatible heart rate sensors.

Highlights
  • Heart rate data visualization
  • Chakra resonance graphs
  • Sacred geometry displays
  • Real-time heart activity monitoring
  • Musical key signature calculation
  • Bluetooth sensor integration
Features
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itHRVe chakras app is designed to receive data from your heart rate and translates them into graphs related to chakras and sacred geometry. itHRVe chakras collects and displays in real-time informations on heart activity (through Polar H7 or H10 chest strap sensors). We convert the actual Heartbeats per minute as displayed in the HRV to calculate a musical fundamental key signature of your heart. The chakras graph displays the resonance of your chakras according to the key signature of your heart rate. This app only provides the ability to receive and display hardware data (HRV sensors) via Bluetooth, This app is not a medical device, is not intended for medical use, and does not provide diagnostic features. The hardware (HRV sensors ) via Bluetooth involved in this application is used only in a jurisdiction that complies with applicable laws and regulations and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice or diagnostic results. Users of the hardware are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations and standards.

About

HeartMath

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
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Align your heart, mind, and emotions to help you manage stress, improve focus, and perform at your best. Enjoy HeartMath’s free intro experience to access your heart’s natural intelligence and see your heart-brain coherence as real-time feedback. Then start your 7-day free trial to explore a comprehensive collection of guided sessions, immersive journeys, and coherence practices designed to help you experience greater calm, focus, clearer thinking, and a more balanced you. **Inner Balance Coherence Plus sensor owners: Use your sensor to unlock a lifetime subscription.** Built on 30+ years of research on the heart-brain connection and supported by over 500 research studies, HeartMath is used in wellness and resilience programs at organizations including Stanford Healthcare and Kaiser Permanente, as well as in professional sports, the military, law enforcement, leading universities, non-profit organizations, and major corporations. It is used by coaches, trainers, and health professionals for stress education and resilience training. The HeartMath system is more than stress management: it’s a journey to more heart-centered living. This app puts HeartMath’s practical, research-supported tools right at your fingertips. Make mental and emotional well-being an achievable part of your daily life. The HeartMath technology is for stress education and resilience training. It is not a medical device. We encourage you to consult a health professional before making any medical decisions. KEY FEATURES • Real-time HRV coherence feedback: Use your phone’s camera or upgrade to the Inner Balance Coherence Plus sensor for a more precise signal and a free app subscription. • Coherence training: Whether you choose the game or the guided mode, watch your heart-rhythm pattern and coherence change in real time. • Research-Supported: Techniques developed from 30+ years of scientific research to help boost focus, positive feelings, and your ability to manage stress. • Guided learning: Explore guided meditations, courses, and videos led by HeartMath trainers. • Progress tracking: View your progress over time with a variety of chart options. WHAT REGULAR COHERENCE PRACTICE CAN SUPPORT Heart-brain coherence is a balanced, focused state you create yourself through calm breathing and positive focus. Coherence supports the body’s natural ability to shift from tension to calm, helping you manage everyday stress and build inner balance. • SUPPORTS STRESS MANAGEMENT & EMOTIONAL BALANCE • SUPPORTS FOCUS AND MENTAL CLARITY — coherent states are associated with more focus, clarity, and creativity. • SUPPORTS RESILIENCE — regular practice can help you adapt to and recover from challenging situations more quickly. • ENHANCES EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND SELF-AWARENESS — practice can support a greater sense of inner calm and a more mindful relationship with your emotions. Subscription terms: • Subscriptions renew automatically at the end of each year. • You can cancel your subscription at any time in your account settings. • You will not be refunded for any unused portion of a subscription. • Price is subject to change. • Subscriptions are not available in all countries. • Full subscription terms: https://my.heartmath.com/terms If you’d like to purchase an Inner Balance Coherence Plus sensor to unlock complimentary lifetime access to the HeartMath app, please visit the HeartMath website.

Screenshots

iTHRVE chakra4 screens
HeartMath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HeartMath at Free against iTHRVE chakra's $4.99. HeartMath also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). iTHRVE chakra's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On ads 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

HeartMath is free to download; iTHRVE chakra costs $4.99 up front. HeartMath sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $39.00 per year. iTHRVE chakra asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HeartMath holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeartMath has 4.6K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of iTHRVE chakra's written reviews are positive against 73% of HeartMath's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTHRVE chakra ships an update every 10 months, HeartMath every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iTHRVE chakra versus HeartMath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTHRVE chakraHeartMath
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (12 ratings)4.9 (4.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews73.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings124.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB185 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPatrick BotteHeartMath Inc.

Customer experience

iTHRVE chakra

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral25.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

HeartMath

All ratings4,564 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative21.6%

Bugs and requests

iTHRVE chakra

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

HeartMath

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

iTHRVE chakra

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

HeartMath

Subscriptions4
  • HeartMath Premium7 Days trial$39.001 Year
  • HeartMath Premium7 Days trial$59.001 Year
  • HeartMath Premium7 Days trial2 variants$79.001 Year
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  • HeartMath Premium7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is iTHRVE chakra free?
iTHRVE chakra costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HeartMath free?
HeartMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iTHRVE chakra or HeartMath?
HeartMath is rated higher. iTHRVE chakra averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while HeartMath averages 4.9 from 4.6K ratings.
Do iTHRVE chakra or HeartMath have ads?
Neither iTHRVE chakra nor HeartMath shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTHRVE chakra or HeartMath?
iTHRVE chakra ships an update every 10 months, and HeartMath every 3 weeks. Most recently, iTHRVE chakra was updated on September 7, 2026 and HeartMath on September 25, 2026.

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