ScrubAlert vs Heart Rate Live
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScrubAlert
This utility reminds users to wash their hands after a set number of steps, acting as a proactive health measure. It also supports other interval-based reminders, like hydration, and includes a built-in 20-second handwashing timer. The app is designed for minimal battery impact and prioritizes user privacy by not connecting to the internet or saving data.
- Step-based hand washing reminders
- Customizable interval reminders (e.g., hydration)
- Built-in 20-second handwashing timer
- Minimal battery impact
- Open-source and privacy-focused
- Supports 30+ languages
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ScrubAlert is a free, non-profit utility that reminds you to wash your hands after you've taken a specified number of steps. Translated into 30+ languages and fully open source, ScrubAlert can have other utilities, like reminding yourself to hydrate after step intervals for example. Step count is a far more effective estimator of bacterial exposure than a simple timer and as an unobtrusive solution for helping kids and adults with hand sanitization practices, Scrub Alert can assist you in staving off unwelcome germs. Using the health app's native pedometer, battery impact is extremely minimal, only querying steps every 15 minutes as a background fetch process and issuing a notification when necessary. The app has no connection to the internet and saves/tracks none of this data. When it's time to wash your hands, a built-in 20 second timer helps encourage lasting hand washing habits.
Heart Rate Live
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Track Your Heartrate with Ease – No Subscriptions, Lifetime Access! Looking for a reliable and easy-to-use heart rate tracker? Our app is designed to give you an accurate and comprehensive look at your heart health, without the hassle of subscriptions. With a simple one-time payment, you can enjoy lifetime access to all features—no recurring fees! Key Features - Precise Heart Rate: Accurate readings in real-time. - Instant Insights: Know your heart health with quick status updates. - Track Your Progress: Store and analyze heart rate history. - Multi-User Support: Share with family or friends. - One-Time Payment: Pay once, enjoy lifetime access. Disclaimer Heart Rate Live is not a medical device. The app is intended for informational and fitness purposes only. Always consult a qualified medical professional for any health concerns. Seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ScrubAlert at Free against Heart Rate Live's $3.99. ScrubAlert also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support 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
ScrubAlert is free to download; Heart Rate Live costs $3.99 up front. Heart Rate Live sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScrubAlert asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ScrubAlert | Heart Rate Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cinq-Mars Media | Ahmad Rahimi |
In-app purchases
ScrubAlert
No in-app purchases
Heart Rate Live
- Activate Full Access$3.49
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