Comparison

Heart Graph vs FITIV Pulse

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 or a chosen time period of up to 24 hours, and store new workouts * 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

FITIV Pulse

This app is a comprehensive health and fitness tracker that monitors workouts, heart rate, sleep, and recovery. It provides actionable insights to help users train smarter and achieve their fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Heart rate zone training
  • HRV and recovery tracking
  • Sleep monitoring
  • Workout tracking for various activities
  • Strength training log
  • Advanced performance metrics
Features
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TRAIN. RECOVER. ACHIEVE. FITIV is the all-in-one workout and health tracker that helps you train smarter with heart rate zones, HRV, sleep, recovery, and strength. New: connect your Fitbit, including Fitbit Air, through Google Health and see everything in one place. Track workouts, heart rate, calories, recovery, sleep, stress, training load, and strength training in one powerful performance app for Apple Watch, Fitbit (including Fitbit Air), Garmin watches, Bluetooth heart rate monitors, WHOOP, Oura, AirPods Pro (3rd generation), and Powerbeats Pro 2. NEW: FITBIT AIR AND GOOGLE HEALTH • Connect your Fitbit or Fitbit Air through Google Health • Sync workouts, steps, sleep, heart rate, weight, and vitals into FITIV • Save your FITIV workouts and weight back to Google Health • Health Data Sources: see which app and device recorded each metric, turn sources on or off, and rank your sleep sources HEART RATE MONITOR & ZONE TRAINING • Live heart rate monitoring during workouts • Heart rate zone tracking for cardio, endurance, and interval training • Resting heart rate insights • Live heart rate from Bluetooth monitors, AirPods Pro (3rd generation), and Powerbeats Pro 2 • Broadcast heart rate to Peloton, Zwift, Concept2, and compatible gym equipment • Live coaching with real-time voice feedback during workouts RECOVERY, SLEEP & READINESS Recovery drives performance. FITIV helps you understand when to push and when to recover. • Sleep tracking with overnight metrics and vitals • HRV tracking and recovery insights • Stress tracking and daily strain monitoring • Training readiness, recovery score, and recovery trends WORKOUT TRACKING FOR EVERY WAY YOU TRAIN • Workout tracking for cardio, gym, intervals, and endurance sessions • HIIT timer and interval workout support • GPS workout maps with pace and heart rate overlays • Advanced workout metrics, including training load and VO2 • Live streaming workout data from Apple Watch to iPhone STRENGTH TRAINING & GYM LOG • Log reps, sets, weight, and training volume • Workout templates with folders, or start an empty session in one tap • Smart exercise search that understands shorthand like RDL • 44 new exercises and rewritten how-to instructions • Track personal records, strength progress, and progressive overload WEIGHT & GLP-1 MEDICATION TRACKING Lose the weight, not the muscle. Experts recommend strength training while on GLP-1 medications, and FITIV is built to track both. • Log doses for Zepbound, Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy, and other GLP-1 injections and pills • Dose reminders, titration schedules, and estimated medication levels • Daily side effect check-ins to spot patterns • Weight trend and goals, with progress per medication, and a shareable milestone when you reach your goal ADVANCED PERFORMANCE & HEALTH METRICS • Training load tracking with TRIMP, TSS, and active calorie-based load • Advanced running metrics, including stride length, running power, and vertical oscillation COMPATIBLE DEVICES & INTEGRATIONS • Apple Watch and iPhone • Fitbit (including Fitbit Air) through Google Health • Garmin watches • Bluetooth heart rate monitors: Polar, Scosche, COOSPO, Myzone, and more • AirPods Pro (3rd generation) and Powerbeats Pro 2 • WHOOP, Oura, and other connected fitness platforms • Google Health, MyFitnessPal, Strava, TrainingPeaks, Lose It!, Peloton, Zwift, and Spotify • Support for widgets, complications, Live Activities, and Dynamic Island Upgrade to FITIV Pro to unlock advanced recovery analytics, training readiness, deeper metrics, and structured workout features. SUBSCRIPTION & TERMS FITIV Pro offers monthly and yearly auto-renewing subscriptions, charged to your Apple ID. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before renewal. Terms of Service: https://fitiv.com/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://fitiv.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Heart Graph4 screens
FITIV Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: FITIV Pulse at 13K against Heart Graph's 1.2K. Heart Graph's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 76%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 FITIV Pulse sells 9 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Heart Graph against 4.6 for FITIV Pulse. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FITIV Pulse has 13K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Heart Graph's written reviews are positive against 76% of FITIV Pulse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Heart Graph ships an update every 2 weeks, FITIV Pulse fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Heart Graph versus FITIV Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeart GraphFITIV Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.2K ratings)4.6 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.5% of reviews — better75.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K13K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB496 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSmoky Cat Software Ltd.MotiFIT Fitness Inc.

Customer experience

Heart Graph

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

FITIV Pulse

All ratings12,684 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews1,564 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral7.1%
Negative17.1%

User reviews

Heart Graph

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent for heart rate monitoring
  • 🚀 Reliable and accurate data
  • 💡 Customizable heart rate zones
  • 🔒 No data collection or ads
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Calorie calculations can be inaccurate
  • 🔋 Battery drain on some devices
  • 👎 Limited free version, premium features require payment

FITIV Pulse

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Awesome app!
  • 👍 Great tool for tracking levels of exertion during training
  • 👍 Keeps you motivated and able to track progress easily
  • 👍 Flawless Apple Watch integration
  • 👍 Comprehensive metrics and data analysis

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnects from Apple Watch
  • 🐛 Inaccurate calorie tracking
  • 🐛 Buggy GPS tracking and mapping
  • 🐛 Inconsistent syncing and data loss issues
  • 🐛 Intrusive and frequent review prompts

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

FITIV Pulse

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent disconnects from Apple Watch during workouts
  • Inaccurate calorie tracking and data reporting
  • Issues with GPS tracking and mapping, including incorrect distance and route recording
  • Syncing problems leading to data loss and inconsistencies
  • Crashes and performance issues following recent app updates

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add support for more workout types (e.g. rowing, CrossFit)
  • Improve customization options for workouts and data displays
  • Implement a more robust and reliable GPS tracking system
  • Add the ability to edit workout details and duration
  • Improve syncing and data integration with other fitness apps
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  • Provide more detailed sleep and recovery tracking
  • Implement a more intuitive and streamlined user interface
  • Reduce the frequency and intrusiveness of review prompts

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Heart Graph

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

FITIV Pulse

Subscriptions7
  • FITIV (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • FITIV$4.991 Month
  • FITIV2 variants$9.991 Year
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  • FITIV Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • FITIV7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • FITIV1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • FITIV Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • PRO Membership$4.99
  • PRO Membership$9.99

Questions

Is Heart Graph free?
Heart Graph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FITIV Pulse free?
FITIV Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Heart Graph or FITIV Pulse?
FITIV Pulse is rated higher. Heart Graph averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while FITIV Pulse averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.
Do Heart Graph or FITIV Pulse have ads?
Neither Heart Graph nor FITIV Pulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Heart Graph or FITIV Pulse?
Heart Graph ships an update every 2 weeks, and FITIV Pulse fortnightly. Most recently, Heart Graph was updated on October 26, 2026 and FITIV Pulse on October 26, 2026.

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