Comparison

PEER vs iHeart HRV

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

Head to head
About

PEER

This app facilitates EEG data recording and ERP analysis for research studies. It connects with specific EEG headsets to collect raw data and neurological study information. Recorded data can be exported for further analysis with various neuroscience tools.

Highlights
  • EEG recording and display
  • Event-Related Potential (ERP) analysis
  • Data export to Brain Vision Analyzer or .csv
  • Includes N-Back and Gambling Task games
  • Customizable image presenter
  • Searchable recordings with titles and notes
Read full description

PEER is an all-in-one EEG recording and ERP analysis App designed for research studies. PEER communicates with Brain Products X.on (Brain Products.com) EEG headset. The PEER app collects raw EEG data and EEG data arising from Event-Related Potentials (ERP) neurological studies. The PEER app maintains a collection of "recordings". Each recording has a title and notes which can be searched. PEER displays summary information about the recording (sample rates, sizes, etc.). The recorded EEG data can be exported in one of a number formats for analysis using MATLAB, BrainVision Analyzer or one of a number of other tools used by neuroscience researchers. PEER includes the following games and features: - Raw EEG recording and display - Visual Oddball (passive, one-response, two-response) - Audio Oddball (passive, one-response, two-response) - N-Back - Gambling Task - Posner - Image Presenter (select and preset custom images) - One touch ERP analysis - Export to Brain Vision Analyzer or .csv formats PEER is not a diagnostic or medical device. PEER is for research use only.

About

iHeart HRV

Measure and analyze your Heart Rate Variability (HRV) with a specialized device. Track your progress over time, create user profiles, and use the data to encourage healthier lifestyle choices. This app is for personal health and wellness education.

Highlights
  • Measure Heart Rate Variability
  • View results as a score and frequency spectrum
  • Fixed length recordings
  • Review recordings and graphs
  • Create user profiles
Features
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Measure Your Lifespan, Then Extend It. iHeart HRV allows you to measure your Heart Rate Variability. It will then present your results as a score and as a frequency spectrum. This application only works with the iHeart Internal Age system available at goiheart.com. Use the device to encourage positive lifestyle choices and watch your health improve over time. Features: - Fixed length recordings - Review your recordings and graph of your results - Create user profiles for use with family and friends Visit us at goiheart.com for information about how to order the iHeart fingertip device. This app is not a diagnostic system and should not be used as such. Make sure to seek doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. NOTE: The iHeart system is NOT a medical device. It is to be used for personal health and wellness education only. It is not intended to be used for any medical diagnosis or management of any medical conditions. Despite being only for educational and wellness purposes, the iHeart Oximeter hardware used with this app has obtained medical device regulatory approval in the USA,EU and China. Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PEER4 screens
iHeart HRV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PEER at 5.0 against iHeart HRV's 1.0. PEER also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). iHeart HRV's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. PEER sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and iHeart HRV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PEER holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PEER's written reviews are positive against 60% of iHeart HRV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PEER ships an update every 4 months, iHeart HRV every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PEER versus iHeart HRV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPEERiHeart HRV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrainWave SoftwareVitalsines International Inc

Customer experience

PEER

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

iHeart HRV

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PEER

One-time10
  • N-Back TrialFree
  • Gambling Task/Doors TrialFree
  • Audio Oddball TrialFree
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  • Image Presenter TrialFree
  • Posner TrialFree
  • Image Presenter$499.00
  • Posner$499.00
  • Gambling Task/Doors$499.99
  • N-Back$499.99
  • Audio Oddball$499.99
3 purchases

iHeart HRV

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Enterprise Mthly Subscription$19.991 Month

Questions

Is PEER free?
PEER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iHeart HRV free?
iHeart HRV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PEER or iHeart HRV?
PEER is rated higher. PEER averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while iHeart HRV averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PEER or iHeart HRV have ads?
Neither PEER nor iHeart HRV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PEER or iHeart HRV?
PEER ships an update every 4 months, and iHeart HRV every 2 months. Most recently, PEER was updated on November 3, 2026 and iHeart HRV on November 3, 2026.

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