# Alchemy Learning Center vs HeartMath

The clearest difference is ratings volume: HeartMath at 4.7K against Alchemy Learning Center's 3. Alchemy Learning Center's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alchemy Learning Center sells 10 one-off in-app purchases 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Alchemy Learning Center against 4.9 for HeartMath. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeartMath has 4.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alchemy Learning Center | HeartMath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemy-learning-center/id1564207195/reviews)** | [4.9 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartmath/id6446414998/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 78 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Inspired Action Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447412274) | [HeartMath Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/482739914) |

## What reviewers say

### Alchemy Learning Center

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemy-learning-center/id1564207195)

This app offers educational courses and guided meditations focused on alchemical self-cultivation and personal evolution. It provides access to Daoist meditations, Five Element temperaments, and Nine Palaces insights for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Chinese medicine practitioners can also find CEU classes and techniques like Gua Sha and Cupping.

**Highlights:** Alchemical self-cultivation courses, Daoist meditations, Five Element Energetic temperament, Nine Palaces insights, CEU classes for practitioners, Guided meditations, Community of Alchemists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Alchemical Meditations | $8.99 | one-time |
| Stage 1 Alchemy Meditations | $48.99 | one-time |
| Releasing Chaotic Energy | $89.99 | one-time |
| The Five Elements | $189.99 | one-time |
| The Nine Palaces of the Heart | $189.99 | one-time |
| Learn Gua Sha | $249.99 | one-time |
| Learn Cupping | $249.99 | one-time |
| Learn Facial Cupping & Gua Sha | $249.99 | one-time |
| Alchemy Intro - Practitioner | $349.99 | one-time |
| Divergents Channel Treatments | $399.99 | 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 Alchemy Learning Center free?

Alchemy Learning Center 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, Alchemy Learning Center or HeartMath?

Alchemy Learning Center is rated higher. Alchemy Learning Center averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HeartMath averages 4.9 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Alchemy Learning Center or HeartMath have ads?

Neither Alchemy Learning Center nor HeartMath shows ads.

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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.*