Comparison

TachyMon vs SaltStack

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

Head to head
About

TachyMon

Receive immediate alerts for significant heart rate fluctuations, ideal for conditions like POTS or during exercise. Customize thresholds and receive detailed event tracking. Premium features offer advanced data visualization and reporting.

Highlights
  • Customizable heart rate threshold alerts
  • Haptic feedback for alerts
  • Real-time heart rate and average display
  • Alert event tracking and logging
  • Temporary alert silencing
  • Detailed monitoring data review
  • Shareable PDF reports (premium)
Features
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Get rapid alerts for significant heart rate changes due to POTS, tachycardia, exercise or other activities. Features: - Haptic alerts based on custom threshold levels. - Customizable upper and lower threshold levels for current heart rate and difference from recent average. - The main display shows: current heart rate, moving average of recent heart rate, and delta of current heart rate to average. - Display colors change to show severity of alert. - The app tracks alert events with start time of event, event duration, starting average heart rate, and maximum or minimum heart rate during event. - Triple tap to temporarily silence alerts. - Review detailed monitoring data on the companion iPhone app. Premium features: - View detailed heart rate chart for each event - Share event info directly from watch, or export from iPhone to Photos app - Run monitoring sessions directly on your iPhone, without an Apple Watch, by connecting a Bluetooth heart rate sensor - Generate a shareable PDF report for each session - Add notes and symptoms to Alert Events - Export Alert Event raw heart rate data to .csv - View live session data on the iPhone companion app - View a summary of Alert Events over last week / month / year TachyMon was created by the developer for his niece Alex, who was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) in the fall of 2021. Alex was experiencing frequent fainting, and her family noticed the episodes often followed a rapid rise in her heart rate. She wanted a heads-up the moment that started happening. Alex uses TachyMon's alerts as a cue to sit or crouch down when her heart rate climbs quickly, and she finds the app helps her feel a bit more in control of her day. It is a simple but specialized app, and we hope it may help others with POTS, or anyone who wants to be alerted to changes in their heart rate. APPLE HEALTH TachyMon integrates with the Apple Health app. TachyMon stores workout information (including heart rate) with the Apple Health app. WARNING: It is important to consult with medical professionals if you are concerned about your health. The TachyMon app is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for specialized medical care. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SaltStack

Features
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Keep your POTS day in one clear timeline. SaltStack brings symptoms, hydration, medications, possible triggers, interventions, standing-session observations, and electrolytes together. Without diagnosing or telling you what caused what. Check in quickly from iPhone or Apple Watch, add optional Apple Health context, review cautious patterns in your own records, and create a clinician-friendly report for appointments. POTS DAILY • Record symptoms and flares with optional severity, posture, and notes • Log fluids, medications, interventions, possible triggers, recovery moments, and freeform notes • See health events and electrolyte intake together in one daily timeline • Choose favorite events for faster check-ins • Use Calm Mode for a quieter daily experience PERSONAL STANDING-SESSION RECORDS • Record resting and standing observations • Add optional heart rate, blood pressure, and symptom notes • Keep a personal record without pass/fail scores or diagnostic conclusions • Stop immediately if standing feels unsafe ELECTROLYTES AT A GLANCE • Track sodium, potassium, and magnesium against daily targets • Quick-log common electrolyte products and foods • Adjust serving sizes or add custom entries • Scan supported product barcodes • Choose POTS, keto, endurance, fasting, general, or custom targets PATTERNS AND REPORTS • Review cautious summaries based only on what you recorded • See sample sizes and data coverage instead of black-box conclusions • Create a clinician-friendly PDF with symptoms, events, standing sessions, and missing-data notes • Export records for your own files or care-team conversations APPLE HEALTH AND APPLE WATCH • Add authorized heart-rate and wellness context from Apple Health • Save supported nutrition data to Apple Health • Check in or quick-log from Apple Watch • Control optional health permissions at any time BUILT FOR REAL DAYS SaltStack is designed to make useful records possible even when energy and focus are limited. Save the important moment quickly and add more context only when you want to. Free and Pro options are available. Pricing and feature access are shown before purchase. SaltStack is not a medical device and does not diagnose POTS, identify causes, recommend treatment, or replace medical care. Always follow guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. Privacy policy: https://saltstackapp.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://saltstackapp.com/terms Support: https://saltstackapp.com/support

Screenshots

TachyMon4 screens
SaltStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SaltStack at every 2 weeks against TachyMon's every 3 months. TachyMon's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. TachyMon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SaltStack sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TachyMon ships an update every 3 months, SaltStack every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TachyMon versus SaltStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTachyMonSaltStack
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (286 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings286 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB13 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperWhip Development Inc.LaBounty Labs, LLC

Bugs and requests

TachyMon

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent disconnections from heart rate monitor
  • Inconsistent data sync between watch and phone
  • Inability to reinstall app on new devices
  • Freezing and crashing issues on latest updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to log symptoms and notes
  • Implement emergency contact alerts
  • Improve data export and sharing options
  • Enhance graphing and trend analysis tools
  • Optimize battery usage and background monitoring

SaltStack

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TachyMon

Subscriptions2
  • TachyMon Premium Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • TachyMon Premium Annual1 Month trial$19.991 Year
3 purchases

SaltStack

Subscriptions2
  • SaltStack Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • SaltStack Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • SaltStack Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is TachyMon free?
TachyMon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SaltStack free?
SaltStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TachyMon or SaltStack have ads?
Neither TachyMon nor SaltStack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TachyMon or SaltStack?
TachyMon ships an update every 3 months, and SaltStack every 2 weeks. Most recently, TachyMon was updated on September 24, 2026 and SaltStack on September 8, 2026.

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