# hūmNET vs HeartMath

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: hūmNET at none against HeartMath's 5. hūmNET also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). HeartMath's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HeartMath sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $39.00 per year. hūmNET asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for hūmNET against 4.9 for HeartMath. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeartMath has 4.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of hūmNET's written reviews are positive against 74% of HeartMath's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | hūmNET | HeartMath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/humnet/id1602474134/reviews)** | [4.9 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartmath/id6446414998/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 73.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 90 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Inventory LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602474136) | [HeartMath Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/482739914) |

## What reviewers say

### hūmNET

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/humnet/id1602474134)

Connect with others globally through shared intentions, hopes, or prayers in real-time, synchronous events. Experience moments of togetherness without the distractions of traditional social media.

**Highlights:** Synchronous real-time events, Shared intentions and prayers, Focus on a central phrase, Count of participants, Live map of participants (coming soon), Soothing vibration for connection, Create custom events

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 hūmNET free?

hūmNET is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HeartMath free?

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

### Which has better reviews, hūmNET or HeartMath?

hūmNET is rated higher. hūmNET averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while HeartMath averages 4.9 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do hūmNET or HeartMath have ads?

Neither hūmNET nor HeartMath shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, hūmNET or HeartMath?

hūmNET ships an update every 3 weeks, and HeartMath every 3 weeks. Most recently, hūmNET was updated on September 15, 2026 and HeartMath on October 16, 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.*