Comparison

WeCroak vs HeartMath

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

Head to head
About

WeCroak

This app prompts you to contemplate mortality five times daily through randomized notifications. Each prompt offers a quote from notable thinkers to encourage reflection, mindfulness, and acceptance. A subscription unlocks advanced features like daily reviews and personalized memento mori images.

Highlights
  • Daily randomized death contemplation prompts
  • Quotes from poets, philosophers, and thinkers
  • Encourages mindfulness and conscious breathing
  • Customizable notification hours (7 AM - 10 PM)
  • Weekly engagement required for continued prompts
  • Subscription for advanced features
Features
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As seen in 10% Happier, Atlantic Magazine and The New York Times. Find happiness by contemplating your mortality with the WeCroak app. Each day, we’ll send you five invitations at randomized times to stop and think about death. It’s based on a Bhutanese folk saying that to be a happy person one must contemplate death five times daily. The WeCroak invitations come at random times and at any moment just like death. When they come, you can open the app for a quote about death from a poet, philosopher, or notable thinker. You are encouraged to take one moment for contemplation, conscious breathing or meditation when WeCroak notifications arrive. We find that a regular practice of contemplating mortality helps spur needed change, accept what we must, let go of things that don’t matter and honor things that do. We’ve also added features to make WeCroak work with your modern life. • WeCroak only sends notification between 7 AM and 10 PM • Open the app once per week to keep receiving your five daily WeCroak invitations at randomized times Join the WeCroak Leap Monthly Subscription to go even deeper with death based mindfulness • Access WeCroak's Daily Review tool and track what matters most to you each day • Enjoy more and harder-hitting WeCroak quotes that are only for subscribers • Receive weekly death mindfulness challenges • Make your own Memento Mori images with your photos Subscription Information: WeCroak contains an optional, monthly, subscription, called "Leap". Payment of $1.99 per month will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. For More Information, please visit our (A). Terms of Use and (B). Privacy Policy. (A). http://www.kkitcreations.com/wecroak-terms-and-conditions/ (B). http://www.kkitcreations.com/wecroak-privacy-policy/

About

HeartMath

Manage stress, improve focus, and enhance emotional well-being with real-time heart-brain coherence feedback. Explore guided sessions and practices based on over 30 years of research to achieve greater calm and balance.

Highlights
  • Real-time HRV coherence feedback
  • Guided coherence training
  • Research-supported techniques
  • Guided meditations and courses
  • Progress tracking
  • Stress management and emotional balance support
Features
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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.

Screenshots

WeCroak4 screens
HeartMath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HeartMath at 4.9 against WeCroak's 4.0. HeartMath also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 58%) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 378). WeCroak's advantage is device support (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. WeCroak sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and HeartMath sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $79.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HeartMath holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeartMath has 4.8K ratings behind it against 378, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of WeCroak's written reviews are positive against 74% of HeartMath's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WeCroak ships an update every 2 weeks, HeartMath every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WeCroak versus HeartMath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeCroakHeartMath
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (378 ratings)4.9 (4.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.8% of reviews74.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3784.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB381 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperKKIT CreationsHeartMath Inc.

Customer experience

WeCroak

All ratings377 ratings
Positive71.1%
Neutral10.6%
Negative18.3%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive57.8%
Neutral17.5%
Negative24.7%

HeartMath

All ratings4,768 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive74.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative20.8%

User reviews

WeCroak

From 378 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and brilliant
  • 👍 Perspective-giving
  • 👍 Definitely has an effect
  • 👍 Surprising source of daily thoughtful considerations
  • 👍 Liberating

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Notifications often don't work
  • 🐛 Quotes are repetitive
  • 🐛 Quotes are not always relevant to death
  • 🔋 Too many notifications can be annoying
  • 🔒 Paid subscription model

HeartMath

From 4.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

WeCroak

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Notifications not working consistently
  • Quotes getting stuck on repeat
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to save/review past quotes
  • Option to customize notification frequency
  • More diverse and thoughtful quote selection
  • Integration with Apple Watch
  • Ability to submit user-generated quotes

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

2 purchases

WeCroak

Subscriptions2
  • WeCroak Leap1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • WeCroak Leap Yearly1 Month trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

HeartMath

Subscriptions2
  • HeartMath Premium7 Days trial$79.001 Year
  • HeartMath Premium7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is WeCroak free?
WeCroak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HeartMath free?
HeartMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WeCroak or HeartMath?
HeartMath is rated higher. WeCroak averages 4.0 out of 5 from 378 ratings, while HeartMath averages 4.9 from 4.8K ratings.
Do WeCroak or HeartMath have ads?
Neither WeCroak nor HeartMath shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WeCroak or HeartMath?
WeCroak ships an update every 2 weeks, and HeartMath every 3 weeks. Most recently, WeCroak was updated on November 6, 2026 and HeartMath on November 12, 2026.

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