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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The Pulsoid iOS app connects your compatible heart rate tracking device or Apple Watch and sends your heart rate data to Pulsoid in real time. Use your heart rate to power live streams with widgets in OBS and integrations, connect to VRChat through OSC or MIDI, enhance games like Geometry Dash, or create interactive experiences for events and special projects. Getting started: 1. Log in to your Pulsoid account. 2. Connect your compatible heart rate device. 3. Use your heart rate data with widgets, API, OSC, GDPulse!, and other integrations. You’ll need a compatible heart rate device and a Pulsoid account to use the app. Check the supported devices list on the Pulsoid website to see if your device is compatible. Need Help? Join our Discord community or email us at support@pulsoid.net.

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

Pulsoid4 screens
HypeRate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pulsoid at none against HypeRate's 6. Pulsoid also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). HypeRate's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pulsoid ships an update monthly, HypeRate every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pulsoid versus HypeRate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulsoidHypeRate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.7 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews52.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—25 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — 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 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnna PedchenkoLaura Hendrikje Alexis Wagner

Customer experience

Pulsoid

Written reviews37 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral16.2%
Negative32.4%

HypeRate

All ratings25 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive52.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative45.5%

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.
Do Pulsoid or HypeRate have ads?
Neither Pulsoid nor HypeRate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pulsoid or HypeRate?
Pulsoid ships an update monthly, and HypeRate every 10 days. Most recently, Pulsoid was updated on October 10, 2026 and HypeRate on October 11, 2026.

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