# WeCroak vs HeartMath

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeCroak | HeartMath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (378 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wecroak/id1248149943/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartmath/id6446414998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 378 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | **74.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 27 MB | 381 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [KKIT Creations](https://appshunter.io/developer/361904620) | [HeartMath Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/482739914) |

## What reviewers say

### WeCroak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wecroak/id1248149943)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WeCroak Leap | $1.99 | per month |
| WeCroak Leap Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

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

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*