Happy Gut vs HeartMath
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Happy Gut
This app offers a comprehensive 28-day program to heal gut-related health issues, aiming to improve energy, reduce pain, and support weight loss. It provides tools for tracking progress, personalized goals, and daily meal plans.
- Gut healing program
- Track weight, nutrition, sleep, symptoms, exercise
- Sync with fitness trackers
- Daily meal plans and recipes
- Supplement recommendations
- Educational videos
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HAPPY GUT®: THE BREAKTHROUGH APP TO HELP YOU HEAL YOUR GUT-RELATED HEALTH ISSUES TO LOSE WEIGHT, GAIN ENERGY, AND ELIMINATE PAIN (And Get Happy, too!) Are you suffering from debilitating fatigue, migraines, allergies, constipation or IBS symptoms? Maybe you can’t lose those extra stubborn pounds? Or wonder where your mental clarity? Do you want relief from your chronic unexplained itching, muscle aches, and abdominal pain? If your gut is unhappy, it can cause a whole host of medical issues, because the gut is the foundation for all healing. Fortunately, Vincent Pedre M.D., author of HAPPY GUT® and leading Integrative & Functional medical doctor, is here his groundbreaking Happy Gut® Cleanse, founded on the principles of his Gut C.A.R.E.® Program, a 360° approach to healing your gut. THE HAPPY GUT® APP is a powerful Gut Reboot tool! As a mobile health and wellness app it is the perfect companion to Dr. Pedre’s book, “HAPPY GUT – THE CLEANSING PROGRAM TO HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT, GAIN ENERGY, AND ELIMINATE PAIN.” Use the HAPPY GUT® APP to enhance Dr. Pedre’s comprehensive 28-day total cleansing, nutrition, and wellness program - your first step in a life-changing journey towards optimal health. This easy to follow protocol for gut cleansing, body healing, healthy eating, movement, and meditation practice is intended to bring you relief from symptoms and set the stage for your deeper healing. Use the HAPPY GUT® APP to track and inspire your success towards a healthy, happy gut! START YOUR JOURNEY WITH THE HAPPY GUT® APP, AND CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY WITH A DEEPER DIVE INTO “HAPPY GUT” - THE BOOK. The book, “HAPPY GUT,” (available through Amazon and Barnes & Noble) will give you more detailed information to help you determine if you are suffering from LEAKY GUT SYNDROME, YEAST OVERGROWTH or from one of the other myriad of conditions labeled under the umbrella of IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME. Find out which symptom-based tests you can ask your health practitioner to run in order to determine the root cause of your symptoms, so that you can get back to feeling your absolute best! WITH THE HAPPY GUT® APP IN HAND, YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO BEGIN FEELING BETTER TODAY! -Easy, intuitive App makes it simple to follow and log your progress -Set goals and personalize your profile -Track Weight, Nutrition, Sleep, Symptoms, Exercise, Meditation and More -Automatically sync with your fitness trackers and apps including the Apple Health App & Fitbit -Automated Reminders to help keep you on track -Inspirational push notifications to keep you motivated -Detailed Daily Meal Plans -Delicious, Healthy Recipes to keep you inspired -Supplement Recommendations -Shopping Guide with What to Eat / What Not to Eat -Educational Videos by Dr. Pedre -Printable PDFs HAPPY GUT® and GUT C.A.R.E.® are registered trademarks of Wellness Media, LLC. DISCLAIMER Medical Disclaimer: The Happy Gut® App by Imbodi, Inc. is not a medical device. The information in The Happy Gut® App is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. It is also not intended to replace a consultation with a qualified health care professional. It is not intended as medical advice and DOES NOT create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Pedre. This is not a prescriptive treatment. If you have concerns about your individual health or management of your symptoms, please consult your physician or qualified health practitioner. In addition, please consult your healthcare professional before stopping or taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or beginning any treatment for any health problem. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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.
- Real-time HRV Coherence Measurement
- Coherence Training
- Scientifically Validated Techniques
- Guided Learning Sessions
- Progress Tracking
- Heart-Brain Coherence Benefits
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HeartMath at 74% against Happy Gut's 20%. HeartMath also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 49 months). Happy Gut's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. HeartMath sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $39.00 per year. Happy Gut asks for nothing beyond the download.
HeartMath holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeartMath has 4.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Happy Gut's written reviews are positive against 74% of HeartMath's.
Happy Gut ships an update every 49 months, HeartMath every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Happy Gut | HeartMath |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) | 4.9 (4.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 73.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 4.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 49 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 185 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Imbodi, Inc | HeartMath Inc. |
Customer experience
Happy Gut
HeartMath
Bugs and requests
Happy Gut
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
Happy Gut
No in-app purchases
HeartMath
- 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









