# CNS Tap Test vs HeartRate Broadcaster

The clearest difference is price: CNS Tap Test at $1.99 against HeartRate Broadcaster's $4.99. CNS Tap Test also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). HeartRate Broadcaster's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

CNS Tap Test costs $1.99 and HeartRate Broadcaster $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | CNS Tap Test | HeartRate Broadcaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cns-tap-test/id495396849/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **277** | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [smudge.io PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/426335181) | [Mark Phillips](https://appshunter.io/developer/1412821381) |

## What reviewers say

### CNS Tap Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cns-tap-test/id495396849)

This app measures central nervous system (CNS) status using a finger tapping test. Track your performance over time to identify optimal training days or potential fatigue, sickness, or injury.

**Highlights:** Measures central nervous system status, Tracks finger tapping speed, Establishes baseline performance, Identifies CNS fatigue, Graphs and saves test results, Allows for multiple daily samples

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and direct to use
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great app for monitoring recovery
- 👍 Effective CNS testing tool
- 👍 Useful for assessing neural fatigue

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Confusing interface
- 😞 Plain and not very useful
- 😞 No real information provided
- 😞 Not worth buying
- 😞 Data export issues

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot port data when switching iPhones

**Requested features**

- Add time of day to graphs
- Set parameters on graph
- Integrate data from sleep/step trackers
- Sync with calendar
- Option for 'best out of 3'


### HeartRate Broadcaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartrate-broadcaster/id6797897649)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CNS Tap Test free?

CNS Tap Test costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HeartRate Broadcaster free?

HeartRate Broadcaster costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do CNS Tap Test or HeartRate Broadcaster have ads?

Neither CNS Tap Test nor HeartRate Broadcaster shows ads.

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