Vigo Life vs upBeat®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vigo Life
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App Description: Vigo Life app connects to a bio-sensor placed on a patient to collect ECG and Heart Rate (HR). The collected vitals (ECG & HR) are transmitted to VigoCare backend for consolidation. The consolidated vitals are presented to the authorized clinician for interpretation and next steps. The app packages following features: 1. Easy user friendly interface to connect to the bio-sensor 2. Dashboard to check the monitoring status which includes total monitoring duration prescribed, completed duration and duration left 3. Display of connection status to the bio-sensor and VigoCare backend 4. Trouble shooting steps and guidance on using the app and bio-sensor 5. Display of Heart Rate during the monitoring 6. Interface to reach Vigocare customer support if any difficulty in using the app 7. Ability to receive the monitoring report 8. Ability to browse older monitoring reports The device got clearances from FDA and CE. The device can be used in all the jurisdictions governed by FDA and CE. Disclaimer: The users of this app are advised to seek a doctor’s advice to use the service and before making any medical decisions.
upBeat®
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upBeat® performs recording and transmission of ECG telemetry data continously. It works only with upBeat® sensor. This app uses bluetooth to connect with sensor and capture biophysiological data in real time continuously. upBeat is only monitoring device. Doctor prescribes upBeat based on patients medical condition and user follows therapy as advised by the doctor. Doctor is the final authority. Term of use : https://www.monitrahealth.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy policy : https://www.monitrahealth.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: upBeat® at every 2 weeks against Vigo Life's every 5 weeks. upBeat® also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Vigo Life ships an update every 5 weeks, upBeat® every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Vigo Life | upBeat® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VIGOCARE PRIVATE LIMITED | Monitra Healthcare Private Limited |
In-app purchases
Vigo Life
No in-app purchases
upBeat®
No in-app purchases








