Rhythm SYNC. vs ONBEAT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rhythm SYNC.
This app connects to heart rate monitors to display real-time data, manage activity modes, and track workout history. It allows for software updates and integrates with HealthKit for saving workout data.
- Connects to Rhythm 24 and Rhythm+ monitors
- Manages activity modes and biometrics
- Displays heart rate and battery level
- Configures data sharing with other apps
- Collects and downloads recorded activities
- Performs software and firmware updates
- HealthKit integration
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The award-winning Rhythm Heart Rate Monitors use patented technology to capture exceptionally accurate performance in both wet and dry conditions. This Scosche Rhythm Sync app: · Connects to Rhythm 24 and Rhythm+ Heart Rate Monitors · Manages Rhythm 24 activity modes and biometrics functionality: Heart Rate Only, Running, Cycling, Swimming, Heart Rate Variability, Duathlon, and Triathlon · Displays heart rate data from your Rhythm Monitors · Displays Rhythm battery level · Configures sharing with compatible heart rate tracking apps, fitness watches, bike computers, and fitness equipment, to stream your fitness-data in real time, track heart rate history, and more! · Collects Rhythm 24 recorded activities and has download capabilities · Allows for Rhythm Heart Rate Monitors software and firmware updates · HealthKit integration which allows you save workout data recorded on the sensor.
ONBEAT
Track your workout sessions, view detailed performance metrics like heart rate and calories burned, and manage your personal profile. Future updates will allow connection to personal heart rate monitors for comprehensive fitness tracking.
- View workout session data
- Track calories burned
- Monitor max heart rate
- Display workout interval graphs
- Edit personal profile information
- Calculate calorie and zone metrics
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View every workout session that you have participated in the ONBEAT system. Data includes your workout times, calories burned, max heart rate and a line graph displaying the intervals of the workout. You can also edit your ONBEAT profile including your name, birthday, weight, gender and heart rate zones. Please note that editing your profile effects how your calories and zones are calculated when you workout at a facility using the ONBEAT Group Heart Rate App. In future versions, you will have the ability to connect your personal heart rate monitor to the ONBEAT Personal App and record your workouts in and out of the gym.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ONBEAT at 3.7 against Rhythm SYNC.'s 1.8. ONBEAT also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). Rhythm SYNC.'s advantage is ratings volume (128 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ONBEAT holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rhythm SYNC. has 128 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Rhythm SYNC. | ONBEAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (128 ratings) | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 128 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scosche | OnBeat LLC |
Customer experience
Rhythm SYNC.
ONBEAT
Bugs and requests
Rhythm SYNC.
Reported bugs
17 issues- App fails to detect device despite Bluetooth connection
- Bluetooth connection drops frequently during workouts
- App crashes on startup (splash screen freeze)
- Firmware update fails repeatedly
- HRV readings not displaying or accessible
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- Custom heart rate zones not applied to recordings
- Battery level shows as zero or incorrect
- Settings menu items non-functional or unresponsive
- App loses connection when device syncs with other apps
- Data disappears when monitor disconnects
- Export to CSV ignores custom zones
- App crashes when attempting to share workout data
- Last mode setting not remembered between sessions
- Unable to modify personal details (height, weight, birthday)
- Incompatibility with iPhone X and newer models
- Firmware update window won't open
- App incompatible with iOS 11 and newer versions
Requested features
12 requests- HRV (Heart Rate Variability) mode that actually works
- Comprehensive workout history and logging
- Data export to multiple health apps (MyFitnessPal, TrainingPeaks, etc.)
- Customizable heart rate zones that persist
- Batch download and export of multiple files
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- Auto-sync feature when device is detected
- Detailed analytics and charts
- Better user profile settings (height, weight, age)
- Dark mode option
- Improved troubleshooting and help documentation
- Ability to delete saved connections to health apps
- Support for multiple languages in documentation
ONBEAT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rhythm SYNC.
No in-app purchases
ONBEAT
No in-app purchases
Questions
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