# Stress Is Gone vs HeartMath

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stress Is Gone at none against HeartMath's 2. Stress Is Gone also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 26.0). HeartMath's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HeartMath sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $79.00 per year. Stress Is Gone asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Stress Is Gone against 4.9 for HeartMath. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeartMath has 4.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Stress Is Gone ships an update every 14 months, HeartMath every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stress Is Gone | HeartMath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stress-is-gone/id1496876427/reviews)** | [4.9 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartmath/id6446414998/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stress Is Gone, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/441715029) | [HeartMath Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/482739914) |

## What reviewers say

### Stress Is Gone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stress-is-gone/id1496876427)

This system offers instant stress relief, predicts and prevents stress triggers, and guides you through meditation and breathwork. It also helps resolve past emotional traumas that contribute to current stress levels. Connect with a live coach for additional support.

**Highlights:** One-touch instant stress relief, Stress prediction and prevention reminders, Meditation practice management, Tool to resolve traumatic memories, Stress stopper breathwork training, Connect with a live coach

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HeartMath

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

This app helps you manage stress, improve focus, and achieve optimal performance by aligning your heart, mind, and emotions. It offers guided sessions, immersive journeys, and coherence practices based on over 30 years of research.

**Highlights:** Real-time HRV Coherence Measurement, Coherence Training, Scientifically Validated Techniques, Guided Learning Sessions, Progress Tracking, Heart-Brain Coherence Benefits

**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 Stress Is Gone free?

Stress Is Gone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HeartMath free?

HeartMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stress Is Gone or HeartMath?

Stress Is Gone is rated higher. Stress Is Gone averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HeartMath averages 4.9 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Stress Is Gone or HeartMath have ads?

Neither Stress Is Gone nor HeartMath shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stress Is Gone or HeartMath?

Stress Is Gone ships an update every 14 months, and HeartMath every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stress Is Gone was updated on November 3, 2026 and HeartMath on November 3, 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.*