Comparison

Heartool vs Universal Rower

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Heartool

Transform your phone into a fitness tracker to monitor workouts with live heart rate data. Analyze training progress with professional charts and gain insights into your health and cardio condition. Integrates with wearable devices and Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Live heart rate tracking
  • HRV biofeedback
  • Cardio health analysis
  • Workout progress charts
  • Calorie burned tracking
  • Health data synchronization
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Turn your phone into a fitness tracker with Heartool, to record your workouts with heart rate data. It is a concise and most accurate way to measure your training progress, to reach your fitness goals. Working with wearable devices to train in real time. For heart rate sensor recommend: www.fitcare.com Heartool gives you: 1.Tracking your live heart rate at right intensity for maximum results. With professional chart records, users could see their exercise effects when and after their training. 2.HRV biofeedback. Based on the heart rate sensor R-R interval data, together with professional algorithm, Heartool could help you to know your health and training status. 3.Cardio health condition. Based on the waveform (ECG) data and through the professional algorithm, Heartool could help you to discover hidden heart health hazards in time. HealthKit 1. Heartool Will share the record (heart rate) to the Apple's health applications after each exercise 2. Because the privacy of your health data is very important, the user must agree to authorize Apple Health in "Set up -> Authorization" in the Heartool APP before sharing the heart rate data to your Apple Health app. 3. Heartool Connect to a healthy feature supports iPhone 6 and above devices, and the system version is iOS9.0 and above. Main features: 1.Personalized heart rate zone setting, sync to the training sensor. 2.Calories burned checking based on the workouts. 3.Storing data import. If sensors not connected to the App, data could sync to the App after training. 4.Daily health management with cardio status and stress reflect. 5.Health data record, review a summary of the result from your entire workout history.

About

Universal Rower

Features
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Universal Rower is an independently developed Bluetooth rowing workout tracker that reads training data sent by compatible devices. Bluetooth protocols vary by brand and model. After selecting a new device, row at least 5 strokes, then choose the result that matches your actual count. The counting method is saved for that device. Compatibility depends on the test result. Workout tracking • Automatically track strokes and workout time • View live and average stroke rate • Estimate distance and calories using adjustable workout parameters • Pause, resume, finish, and save a workout • Sync workout history and deletions across devices with iCloud • Recover an unfinished workout after an unexpected interruption Statistics and history • Review daily, weekly, and monthly summaries • See total workout time, distance, and calories • Open each workout to review calories, distance, strokes, stroke rate, and average speed Device compatibility • Choose a nearby Bluetooth device yourself • Test newly selected devices with at least five strokes • Choose the correct stroke count and save the counting method for your device • Create a diagnostic attachment and send it by email if counting is inaccurate • Bluetooth logs are never uploaded automatically Local and private Workout history, custom parameters, and Bluetooth logs are stored on your device. The app contains no advertising and does not track you across apps. Diagnostic data leaves your device only after you create an attachment and confirm sending the email. iCloud workout sync is free for all users, enabled by default and switchable in Settings. Local workout history merges with the current Apple Account’s private cloud records, and deletions sync across devices. Bluetooth logs, device pairings, active workouts, and purchase entitlements are not synced. The free version allows unlimited workouts of up to three minutes each. Pro is a one-time purchase that removes the per-workout time limit and unlocks all future Pro features. Complete the compatibility test and verify accurate counting before buying. Distance, speed, and calorie values are estimates for workout tracking only and are not intended for medical use. This app is not affiliated with, authorized, sponsored, or endorsed by any rowing-machine brand or manufacturer.

Screenshots

Heartool4 screens
Universal Rower4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Heartool at none against Universal Rower's 1. Heartool also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Universal Rower's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Universal Rower sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Heartool asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Heartool ships an update every 4 months, Universal Rower every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Heartool versus Universal Rower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeartoolUniversal Rower
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Onecoder Technology Co., Ltd.明然 夏

In-app purchases

None

Heartool

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Universal Rower

One-time1
  • 专业版永久解锁$3.99

Questions

Is Heartool free?
Heartool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Rower free?
Universal Rower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Heartool or Universal Rower have ads?
Neither Heartool nor Universal Rower shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Heartool or Universal Rower?
Heartool ships an update every 4 months, and Universal Rower every 10 days. Most recently, Heartool was updated on November 3, 2026 and Universal Rower on October 31, 2026.

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