myMerlinPulse™ vs rebless Bluetooth
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
myMerlinPulse™
This app enables remote monitoring of your Abbott Bluetooth-enabled heart device for your healthcare provider. It securely transfers heart rhythm information and provides device status updates. Receive notifications for significant changes in your implanted device's performance.
- Remote monitoring of ICD/CRT-D devices
- Bluetooth® wireless data transfer
- Check device connection status
- View transmission history
- Cardiac device battery status
- Manual transmission capability
- Performance change notifications
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The myMerlinPulse™ app is designed to provide remote monitoring capability of your Abbott Bluetooth®-enabled implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) or cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-D) to your healthcare provider. The app uses Bluetooth® wireless technology to transfer your heart rhythm information between the device, the app, and your clinic. The app’s user-friendly interface allows you to: - Check if your heart device is connected and ready for remote monitoring. - View the history of transmissions. - Get information about your cardiac device, including its battery status. - Send manual transmissions to your healthcare provider. - Receive notifications if there has been a significant change in the performance of your implanted device. The app uses an internet connection through a Wi-Fi or cellular network to send information about your implanted heart device to your healthcare provider. Your information is encrypted to ensure the privacy and security of the transmission. The app is intended for use by people who have an Abbott implanted heart device and access to a mobile device. The app will only function once paired with your implanted device. Do not rely on the app during a medical emergency. If you experience a medical emergency, seek medical attention immediately. This app is not currently supported on tablet devices. Please note that this product is intended for use by or under the direction of a physician. Prior to using these devices/app, please review the Instructions for Use for a complete listing of indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, potential adverse events, and directions for use.
rebless Bluetooth
This medical app connects patients with clinicians for remote rehabilitation. It allows users to track progress, set daily targets, and conduct tele-rehab video calls. Treatment is guided by a clinician's prescription and historical data is managed within the app.
- Tele-rehab video calls
- Daily rehabilitation target setup
- ROM measurement
- Clinician-prescribed treatment
- Treatment history management
- Patient progress tracking
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rebless app is used to operate (and store data for rebless device. rebless app operates the device, permits the patient to track his/her progress, and allows them to easily connect with clinicians through tele-rehab technology from anywhere. * Tele-rehab video call * Daily rehabilitation target setup * ROM measurement * Treatment according to clinician’s prescription * Treatment History Management rebless must be used under the supervision of a medical provider. Please consult with your healthcare provider prior to using rebless.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: myMerlinPulse™ at 3.7 against rebless Bluetooth's 3.0. myMerlinPulse™ also leads on review sentiment (24% vs 0%) and ratings volume (57 vs 2). rebless Bluetooth's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months). 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.
myMerlinPulse™ holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myMerlinPulse™ has 57 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of myMerlinPulse™'s written reviews are positive against 0% of rebless Bluetooth's.
myMerlinPulse™ ships an update every 20 months, rebless Bluetooth every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | myMerlinPulse™ | rebless Bluetooth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (57 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 57 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 179 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | St. Jude Medical, Inc. | HRobotics |
Customer experience
myMerlinPulse™
rebless Bluetooth
In-app purchases
myMerlinPulse™
No in-app purchases
rebless Bluetooth
No in-app purchases







