# iHeart Record vs Vitalab

The clearest difference is price: iHeart Record at Free against Vitalab's $9.99. iHeart Record also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). Vitalab's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

iHeart Record is free to download; Vitalab costs $9.99 up front. iHeart Record sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Vitalab asks for nothing beyond the download.

iHeart Record ships an update every 4 weeks, Vitalab every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iHeart Record | Vitalab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vitalsines International Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629507643) | [SATHeart SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600735347) |

## What reviewers say

### iHeart Record

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iheart-record/id1629507641)

Record heart rate and oxygen saturation using a compatible device. Track your health trends and create user profiles to monitor progress over time. This app is for personal health and wellness education.

**Highlights:** Record heart rate and oxygen saturation, Monitor blood oxygen and heart rate, Review recordings and trending graphs, Create user profiles, Fixed length recordings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Enterprise Mthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |


### Vitalab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vitalab/id6450055740)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iHeart Record free?

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

### Is Vitalab free?

Vitalab costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do iHeart Record or Vitalab have ads?

Neither iHeart Record nor Vitalab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iHeart Record or Vitalab?

iHeart Record ships an update every 4 weeks, and Vitalab every 5 months. Most recently, iHeart Record was updated on November 3, 2026 and Vitalab on November 3, 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.*