Comparison

Visible vs HRV Tracker Pro

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

Head to head
About

Visible

Manage energy-limiting health conditions like Long Covid and ME/CFS through personalized pacing insights. Track biometrics, log symptoms, and understand patterns to reduce crashes and improve daily well-being. Share health reports with your doctor and contribute to research.

Highlights
  • Measure heart rate variability (HRV) and resting heart rate
  • Log symptoms, medication, and daily exertion
  • Track patterns and understand biometric influences
  • Download long-term health reports
  • Opt-in to participate in research studies
  • Real-time pacing notifications with optional band
Features
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Do you live with an energy-limiting health condition? Join over 250,000+ people with Long Covid, ME/CFS, POTS, Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and more who are improving their pacing with Visible. Get more from the energy you have. Pacing (balancing activity and rest) is one of the best ways to live well with your condition and reduce the risk of crashes or PEM. But pacing can be hard. Visible gives you personalized insights to help you understand your body, manage your energy and pace with more confidence. Unlike fitness tracking apps, Visible is designed to support rest and pacing, not workouts and exercise. MEASURE YOUR PACE Use your phone’s camera to measure your biometrics, including heart rate variability (HRV) and resting Heart Rate each morning. Understand your daily stability and make informed choices about how to pace your day. TRACK AND SPOT PATTERNS Log your symptoms, medication, and daily exertion to spot patterns over time. See how your lifestyle choices may be influencing how you feel and your biometrics. HEALTH REPORT AND EXPORT Download long-term health reports to get an overview of your trends and share them with your doctor. TAKE PART IN RESEARCH Opt-in to studies with world-leading researchers. Volunteer your data and help advance the science of energy-limiting conditions. GET ALL DAY DATA Pair the Visible band for real-time pacing notifications, PacePoints, all-day energy budgeting, and more. Only available in US and UK. THOUSANDS OF 5-STAR REVIEWS “Visible has been LIFE-CHANGING. I had fibromyalgia before COVID and thought I did well at pacing, but this has helped me on a whole new level.” – Roma “This is the first app in the 33 years since I have been diagnosed with this condition that shows me the data my doctor and I need. Fitness apps don't work well because they are not geared for people with POTS and PEM. This is the very first app that warns me when I have to SLOW DOWN and the monthly reports help my doctors get a better picture of how I'm doing.” – Lesli “Visible has been life changing making an invisible illness visible. It has been credibly validating to have concrete evidence to show to others about what is going on behind the scenes." – Eleanor Visible is not intended to provide medical services such as diagnosis, cure, mitigation, prevention, or treatment of any disease or medical condition. The app is not a substitute for the advice of a medical professional based on your personal circumstances. Always consult a doctor before making any medical decisions. For technical support, reach out to: [info@makevisible.com](mailto:info@makevisible.com) Privacy policy available at: https://www.makevisible.com/privacy

About

HRV Tracker Pro

Track your heart rate variability automatically with an Apple Watch or manually using your iPhone's camera. Analyze trends and identify patterns in your daily HRV to understand your body's recovery and stress levels. Receive morning notifications for your readiness score without opening the app.

Highlights
  • Automatic HRV tracking with Apple Watch
  • Manual HRV tracking via iPhone camera
  • RMSSD formula for HRV calculation
  • Daily and 30-day HRV trend analysis
  • Morning readiness score notifications
  • No sign-in required
Features
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HRV Tracker Pro is a heart rate variability tracker which lets you track HRV automatically with Apple Watch, or manually using the iPhone camera. The app uses the RMSSD formula for calculating HRV, which is the formula used by most established fitness brands. Apple Watch mode: Apple Watch measures heartbeats throughout the day. HRV Tracker Pro uses these measurements to calculate your sleeping HRV. By focusing exclusively on measurements during sleep, the app provides a more consistent baseline that is less affected by noise from daily activities. Camera mode: Use the camera to measure your HRV with photoplethysmography. For consistency, measure soon after waking up, ideally before getting out of bed. HRV chart: View your daily HRVs over time and identify patterns. Morning battery: Your overnight/morning HRV gets compared to your baseline during the previous 7 days, and the difference is expressed in terms of standard deviations from the baseline. Trends: Your baseline from the previous 30 days is compared to the baseline from the 30 days before and the difference is expressed in terms of standard deviations. Morning notifications: Know your morning battery without opening the app. No sign-in is required. If you have suggestions or comments on HRV Tracker Pro, feel free to contact the App Support email. HRV Tracker Pro is not a medical device and is not meant to diagnose or treat medical conditions. Information provided is for general informational purposes only. Always consult with a healthcare provider first. Using this app does not replace a doctor's advice or treatment. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Visible4 screens
HRV Tracker Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Visible at none against HRV Tracker Pro's 2. Visible also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). HRV Tracker Pro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. HRV Tracker Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Visible asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HRV Tracker Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visible has 3.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visible ships an update fortnightly, HRV Tracker Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Visible versus HRV Tracker Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisibleHRV Tracker Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.7K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.7K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB11 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVisible Health Inc. (US)Havard Tryman

Customer experience

Visible

All ratings3,657 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews1,150 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.1%

HRV Tracker Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Visible

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes on certain devices
  • Heart rate measurement issues with multi-camera phones
  • Inconsistent sync and data tracking

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to track sleep quality and patterns
  • Integration with Apple Health or other health platforms
  • More customization options for symptoms and activities
  • Improved data export and sharing capabilities

HRV Tracker Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Visible

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HRV Tracker Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Premium3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Premium$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Visible free?
Visible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HRV Tracker Pro free?
HRV Tracker Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Visible or HRV Tracker Pro?
HRV Tracker Pro is rated higher. Visible averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while HRV Tracker Pro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Visible or HRV Tracker Pro have ads?
Neither Visible nor HRV Tracker Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visible or HRV Tracker Pro?
Visible ships an update fortnightly, and HRV Tracker Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Visible was updated on October 25, 2026 and HRV Tracker Pro on October 12, 2026.

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