Comparison

myMerlinPulse™ vs rebless Bluetooth

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Tele-rehab video calls
  • Daily rehabilitation target setup
  • ROM measurement
  • Clinician-prescribed treatment
  • Treatment history management
  • Patient progress tracking
Features
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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.

Screenshots

myMerlinPulse™4 screens
rebless Bluetooth4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
myMerlinPulse™ versus rebless Bluetooth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyMerlinPulse™rebless Bluetooth
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (57 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews23.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB179 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSt. Jude Medical, Inc.HRobotics

Customer experience

myMerlinPulse™

All ratings57 ratings
Positive61.4%
Neutral14.0%
Negative24.6%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive23.5%
Neutral29.4%
Negative47.1%

rebless Bluetooth

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

myMerlinPulse™

No in-app purchases

None

rebless Bluetooth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myMerlinPulse™ free?
myMerlinPulse™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is rebless Bluetooth free?
rebless Bluetooth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myMerlinPulse™ or rebless Bluetooth?
myMerlinPulse™ is rated higher. myMerlinPulse™ averages 3.7 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while rebless Bluetooth averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do myMerlinPulse™ or rebless Bluetooth have ads?
Neither myMerlinPulse™ nor rebless Bluetooth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myMerlinPulse™ or rebless Bluetooth?
myMerlinPulse™ ships an update every 20 months, and rebless Bluetooth every 2 months. Most recently, myMerlinPulse™ was updated on October 13, 2026 and rebless Bluetooth on October 7, 2026.

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