# Positive Intelligence vs HeartMath

The clearest difference is ratings volume: HeartMath at 4.6K against Positive Intelligence's 170. HeartMath also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Positive Intelligence's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Positive Intelligence sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HeartMath sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $39.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HeartMath holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeartMath has 4.6K ratings behind it against 170, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Positive Intelligence's written reviews are positive against 73% of HeartMath's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Positive Intelligence ships an update every 2 weeks, HeartMath every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Positive Intelligence | HeartMath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/positive-intelligence/id1525390977/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartmath/id6446414998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 170 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.5% of reviews** | 73.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 58 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Positive Intelligence](https://appshunter.io/developer/1004812776) | [HeartMath Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/482739914) |

## What reviewers say

### Positive Intelligence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/positive-intelligence/id1525390977)

This app is for participants of a mental fitness program designed to improve your positive intelligence quotient (PQ). It helps you identify and overcome sabotaging thoughts, activating a more effective and stress-free performance mode through science-based techniques.

**Highlights:** Raise PQ levels, Intercept sabotaging thoughts, Activate stress-free performance mode, Build new mental muscles, Improve mindset and resilience, Enhance emotional mastery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Positive Intelligence Program | $999.99 | one-time |


### 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 (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HeartMath Premium | $39.00 | per year |
| HeartMath Premium | $59.00 | per year |
| 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 Positive Intelligence free?

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

### Is HeartMath free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Positive Intelligence or HeartMath?

HeartMath is rated higher. Positive Intelligence averages 4.7 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while HeartMath averages 4.9 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do Positive Intelligence or HeartMath have ads?

Neither Positive Intelligence nor HeartMath shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Positive Intelligence or HeartMath?

Positive Intelligence ships an update every 2 weeks, and HeartMath every 3 weeks. Most recently, Positive Intelligence was updated on September 21, 2026 and HeartMath on September 22, 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.*