Comparison

Heart Graph vs PulsePacer

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

Head to head
About

Heart Graph

Track your heart rate in real-time and analyze trends over time. Understand your body's response to training and general health with detailed graphs and statistics. Import data from Apple Health for a comprehensive view of your fitness journey.

Highlights
  • Real-time heart rate graphing
  • Apple Health integration
  • Session comparison and statistics
  • Heart rate zone analysis
  • Planned workout design
  • Heart rate alarms
  • Background data recording
Features
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Knowing your current heart rate is useful, but seeing in real time how it varies over a longer period tells you much more, especially when you want to understand how your body is responding to a training plan. Heart Graph suits all types of aerobic exercise including running, cycling, rowing or gym work, or everyday heart rate monitoring for general health. Heart Graph records new data and shows your heart rate graph in real time, and also imports existing data from Apple Health. Compare previous sessions to see how your body is changing over time: directly compare the graphs of equivalent sessions, view statistics such as max, mean and resting heart rate across sessions, or see the time spent in each heart rate zone aggregated over weeks or months. (Note some features require a one-off In-App Purchase, as described below.) FREE features of Heart Graph include: * Display a real-time graph of heart rate against time on your iPhone or iPad * Support for Bluetooth sensors, Apple Watch and AirPods * No ads * Review your sessions offline to spot trends in your data * Integration with Apple Health: import existing workout data and store new workouts (importing a chosen time period of up to 24 hours is currently free - a limited-time offer) * Maximise the graph area on iPhone using landscape orientation * Group related sessions with your own notes, then search for sessions matching those notes * Record a standard Reference Set at the start of each session to see how your body is really doing; if your heart rate is elevated, take it easy * Record data in the background if you want to use other heart rate apps (Bluetooth sensors) * Calculate calories burned, and set a calorie target for each session Beyond the basics, a single, one-off In-App Purchase enables the Premium Features: more in-depth analysis tools and the ability to design your training sessions in the app. Planned Workouts split a session into small pieces, for example sets at the gym or intervals on a bike. As you exercise, Heart Graph keeps track of where you are in the session and what’s coming up next, alerting you when it’s time to stop or move on. The trigger for the next set can be a simple time gap (“wait 30 seconds”) or based on heart rate to allow recovery before continuing (“wait until heart rate is below 120bpm”), giving a structured plan that adapts to how your body is responding each time. Premium Features include: * View and analyse the time spent in each of five configurable heart rate zones * Add annotations to the graph, during recording or at any time afterwards, to help identify key events * Heart rate alarms when your heart rate changes zone or goes above or below configurable thresholds * Spoken heart rate at regular intervals or on zone changes, so you needn't watch the screen * Directly compare graphs for equivalent sessions * Sync your sessions between your iPhone and iPad via iCloud Drive * Automatically import new workouts and a chosen time period every day from Apple Health, or bring in months of past data in one go * Compare statistics (such as max, mean and resting heart rate) across sessions * Record a session to explicitly measure resting heart rate while you relax * Audio rep counting - the app keeps count so you never lose track * Import Garmin TCX and GPX format files * Export data to TCX, Polar HRM or CSV files for further analysis, e.g. in Excel * Export one or more sessions as a PDF, complete with summary, heart rate graph and a table of your annotations, ready to share or print Heart Graph requires an external sensor to record heart rate, such as: * A Bluetooth (BTLE) sensor such as the Wahoo Trackr / Polar H10 chest straps, or Mio Alpha watch * An Apple Watch or AirPods Pro 3 * An ANT+ sensor connected using the Wahoo Key DISCLAIMER: Heart Graph is not a medical device, and you must always seek a doctor’s advice before making any medical decisions.

About

PulsePacer

This running companion helps you stay in your target heart rate zones during workouts. It connects to Bluetooth heart rate monitors and provides audio cues when you drift out of zone, keeping you focused on your pace without distractions.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth heart rate monitor integration
  • Audio cues for heart rate zones
  • Focus on pace and rhythm
  • Simple setup process
  • On-device data processing
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Ever find yourself glued to your screen during a run, obsessively checking your heart rate instead of focusing on your pace? PulsePacer fixes that. It’s the running companion that takes the guesswork out of heart rate zone training. No more distractions, no more breaking your rhythm. Here’s how it works: PulsePacer connects to your Bluetooth heart rate monitor (think Wahoo TICKR, Polar H10, Garmin HRM Dual, and more) and keeps track of your heart rate zones for you. When you slip out of your target zone, it gives you a quick audio nudge—right over your music, without drowning it out. The app is as straightforward as it gets: 1. Set your max heart rate. 2. Sync your heart rate monitor. 3. Start running. That’s it. Everything is processed right on your iPhone, so your data stays private, and the app stays fast. With its clean, no-frills design, PulsePacer won’t bog you down with extras you don’t need—it’s built to keep you focused on your run and nothing else. Whether you’re mastering Zone 2 endurance or pushing through interval sessions, PulsePacer keeps you in control, all without pulling you out of the moment. Available now for iOS 16.0 and up. Download it today from the App Store, and let PulsePacer take care of the zones while you take care of the miles. Privacy Policy: https://pulsepacer.com/privacy-policy EULA: https://pulsepacer.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Heart Graph4 screens
PulsePacer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PulsePacer at 5.0 against Heart Graph's 4.5. PulsePacer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 87%). Heart Graph's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Heart Graph sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and PulsePacer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PulsePacer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heart Graph has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Heart Graph's written reviews are positive against 100% of PulsePacer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Heart Graph ships an update every 2 weeks, PulsePacer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Heart Graph versus PulsePacer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeart GraphPulsePacer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmoky Cat Software Ltd.Andreas Scherman

Customer experience

Heart Graph

All ratings1,200 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews563 reviews
Positive86.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative9.8%

PulsePacer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Heart Graph

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Workouts not always syncing correctly
  • App crashes or freezes on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add minimum heart rate to metrics
  • Integrate with more fitness apps and devices
  • Improve customization options for workout labels
  • Display heart rate on the workout selection screen

PulsePacer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Heart Graph

One-time2
  • Support Ad-Free Software$0.99
  • Premium Features$2.99
2 purchases

PulsePacer

Subscriptions1
  • PulsePacer Premium$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • PulsePacer Plus$9.99

Questions

Is Heart Graph free?
Heart Graph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PulsePacer free?
PulsePacer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Heart Graph or PulsePacer?
PulsePacer is rated higher. Heart Graph averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while PulsePacer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Heart Graph or PulsePacer have ads?
Neither Heart Graph nor PulsePacer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Heart Graph or PulsePacer?
Heart Graph ships an update every 2 weeks, and PulsePacer every 2 months. Most recently, Heart Graph was updated on October 20, 2026 and PulsePacer on September 23, 2026.

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