Comparison

Pulsoid vs HypeRate

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

Head to head
About

Pulsoid

This app connects to compatible heart rate monitors and Apple Watch to capture and transmit your heart rate data to a website. Manage your data and widgets through the online platform. Requires a compatible monitor and a Pulsoid account.

Highlights
  • Connects to heart rate monitors via BLE
  • Transmits data to Pulsoid website
  • Integrates with Apple Health
  • Manages widgets online
  • Supports Apple Watch
Features
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Pulsoid companion iOS app captures Heart Rate data from your chest belt monitor, armband, or Apple Watch (note: bracelets and other watches are not supported) using BLE technology and transmits it to the Pulsoid website which allows you to manage the widgets and more. That’s why you will need to have a compatible monitor (e.g. Polar H10, CooSpo H6) or an Apple Watch and a Pulsoid account to log in and use the app. The app integrates with the Apple Health app by reading heart rate info from Apple Watch Steps: - login - find your monitor in the scanned BLE devices list - connect the monitor to capture heart rate data

About

HypeRate

Enhance your live streams by displaying real-time heart rate and other IRL data. Automatically capture and share exciting moments with instant Twitch highlights. Integrates seamlessly with popular streaming tools.

Highlights
  • Live heart rate display on stream
  • IRL data widgets (weather, speed, G-force)
  • Automatic Twitch highlight creation
  • Session stats summary
  • 20+ service integrations
  • Easy setup in under 2 minutes
Features
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Share Your Heart Rate Live on Stream Turn real data into real engagement. HypeRate.io makes it incredibly easy to share your heart rate and IRL stats live on stream. Works with 200+ heart rate monitors, sets up in under 2 minutes, and connects directly to OBS and popular streaming tools. Automatic Twitch Highlights Never miss your best moments. HypeRate automatically detects intense moments and sends instant Twitch highlights straight to your phone — ready to share with zero effort. Top 5 Features Live Heart Rate Display your heart rate live on stream and let your audience feel every intense moment with you. IRL Widgets Go beyond heart rate with live IRL data: Weather, Speed, G-Force, Live Map. Perfect for IRL streams, outdoor content, and events. Instant Twitch Highlights HypeRate detects intense moments and automatically triggers Twitch clips. Your highlights appear directly in your Twitch account — with no manual effort required. Share Your Session Stats After every stream, get a clean summary of your session stats — perfect for social media and community posts. Powerful Integrations Connect HypeRate with 20+ services like Streamerbot, Lumia Stream, and more — built by streamers, for streamers. Built for Every Stream Type IRL Streams – Share live movement, speed, and reactions Gaming Streams – Show real intensity with live heart rate Esports – Let fans experience the pressure in real time Events & Outdoor Streams – Add real-world data to your content Setup in 2 Minutes Download the app Open HypeRate on your iPhone or Apple Watch Search and connect your BLE heart rate monitor Press Start Copy your personal HypeRate URL Add it to OBS as a Browser Source That’s it — enjoy your new setup! Subscription Information Subscriptions are charged to your iTunes account and renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or disable auto-renewal in your Account Settings. Unused portions of free trials are forfeited upon purchase. Refunds are not available for unused subscription time. Terms & Conditions: https://www.hyperate.io/terms-conditions With Love developed in Austria by streamers for streamers

Screenshots

Pulsoid2 screens
HypeRate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pulsoid at 3.6 against HypeRate's 2.7. Pulsoid also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and device support (4 vs 2). HypeRate's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. HypeRate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pulsoid asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pulsoid holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Pulsoid's written reviews are positive against 52% of HypeRate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pulsoid ships an update every 2 months, HypeRate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pulsoid versus HypeRate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulsoidHypeRate
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (30 ratings) — better2.7 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better52.4% of reviews
Number of ratings30 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnna PedchenkoLaura Hendrikje Alexis Wagner

Customer experience

Pulsoid

All ratings26 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

HypeRate

All ratings25 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative45.2%

In-app purchases

None

Pulsoid

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

HypeRate

Subscriptions5
  • Custom ID$0.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • IRL Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • IRL Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Custom ID$0.99

Questions

Is Pulsoid free?
Pulsoid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HypeRate free?
HypeRate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pulsoid or HypeRate?
Pulsoid is rated higher. Pulsoid averages 3.6 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while HypeRate averages 2.7 from 25 ratings.
Do Pulsoid or HypeRate have ads?
Neither Pulsoid nor HypeRate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pulsoid or HypeRate?
Pulsoid ships an update every 2 months, and HypeRate fortnightly. Most recently, Pulsoid was updated on September 10, 2026 and HypeRate on June 22, 2026.

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