SmartPulse vs Vitalab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SmartPulse
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Smart Pulse is not a medical device and should not be used to diagnose or manage any medical condition. You are required to download & use the application βSmart Pulse β For Wellness Useβ only.
Vitalab
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Monitoring your nervous and cardio-respiratory states ============================================================= Vitalab is a holistic digital health companion that allows you to monitor and control certain physiological parameters in real time such as: - Heart rate: the number of heartbeats per minute - Heart rate variability: the variability of your heartbeats, which reflects the the capacity of your nervous system to adapt - Breathing rate: the number of breaths per minute - Breathing rate variability: the variability of your breathing, which is related to your capacity to focus attention and emotional state - Synchrony: the regularity of your heart variability rhythm, which correlates with your heart-brain connection flow Tool to rebalance your energies ============================================================= - Vitalab implements mindful breathing biofeedback that helps rebalance your energies to target either calming or boosting - A Breathing Score is computed in real time and indicates your rebalancing capacity Holistic metrics: ============================================================= - Vitalab computes your Energy Balance score, which displays the balance of your body and mind - The Energy Balance is a number between -100% and 100% depending on your relaxation or stress level at the time of measurement. Good balance is achieved around 0 Eastern energy systems ============================================================= - Vitalab proposes an alternative view of your health by computing Eastern energies correlated to the Indo-Tibetan 3-energies known as the Doshas and Humors - The Prana or Qi is quantified via a measure of your nervous system activity and its capacity to manifest a smooth flow. - For a better understanding of these 3-energies, Vitalab proposes a self-check of your baseline (known as constitution) via a questionnaire - The Vitalab 3-energies are however, only estimations. A precise assessment should always be performed by a qualified Eastern physician
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SmartPulse at Free against Vitalab's $9.99. SmartPulse also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
SmartPulse is free to download; Vitalab costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SmartPulse ships an update every 2 months, Vitalab every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartPulse | Vitalab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $9.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months β better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 β better | 12.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MEDICORE | SATHeart SA |
In-app purchases
SmartPulse
No in-app purchases
Vitalab
No in-app purchases









