# Happy Gut vs HeartMath

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.

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. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happy Gut | HeartMath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-gut/id1212926199/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartmath/id6446414998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **73.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 49 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 56 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Imbodi, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1047312336) | [HeartMath Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/482739914) |

## What reviewers say

### Happy Gut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-gut/id1212926199)

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.

**Highlights:** Gut healing program, Track weight, nutrition, sleep, symptoms, exercise, Sync with fitness trackers, Daily meal plans and recipes, Supplement recommendations, Educational videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HeartMath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartmath/id6446414998)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HeartMath Premium | $39.00 | per year |
| HeartMath Premium | $59.00 | per year |
| HeartMath Premium | $79.00 | per year |
| HeartMath Premium | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Huge improvement over previous app
- 👍 Easy to use and highly recommended
- 💡 Loaded with HeartMath techniques and courses
- 👍 Powerful tool for nervous system balance and anxiety reduction
- 👍 Helps achieve a better mental state

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with sensor
- 🐛 Sensor not compatible with older devices
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes on newer devices
- 🐛 Inaccurate heart rate and coherence readings
- 🐛 Disruptive screen sleep behavior during sessions

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happy Gut free?

Happy Gut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HeartMath free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Happy Gut or HeartMath?

HeartMath is rated higher. Happy Gut averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HeartMath averages 4.9 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Happy Gut or HeartMath have ads?

Neither Happy Gut nor HeartMath shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Happy Gut or HeartMath?

Happy Gut ships an update every 49 months, and HeartMath every 3 weeks. Most recently, Happy Gut was updated on October 24, 2026 and HeartMath on October 24, 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.*