# RingConn vs Heart Works

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Heart Works at none against RingConn's 2. Heart Works also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 39%) and device support (4 vs 2). RingConn's advantage is ratings volume (905 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RingConn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Heart Works asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for RingConn against 3.7 for Heart Works. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RingConn has 905 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of RingConn's written reviews are positive against 50% of Heart Works's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RingConn | Heart Works |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (905 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringconn/id6444470583/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heart-works-phaware/id6572293049/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **905** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 38.8% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 275 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Onovo Technology (Hong Kong) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809313167) | [phaware global association](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027612096) |

## What reviewers say

### RingConn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringconn/id6444470583)

This smart ring offers comprehensive sleep monitoring, tracking sleep stages, efficiency, and heart rate to provide a sleep score. It also monitors daily activity like steps and calories, and provides wellness insights for a healthier lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Sleep monitoring, Sleep stage analysis, Activity tracking, Calorie and step count, Wellness balance insights, 24/7 health monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RingConn Partner+(Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| RingConn Partner+(Annual) | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate health tracking
- 💡 No subscription required
- 🔋 Long battery life
- 👍 Comfortable to wear

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate heart rate tracking during workouts
- 🐛 Sleep tracking issues
- 🔋 Battery life degrades over time
- 🐛 Connectivity problems
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with app updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent step and activity tracking
- Inaccurate sleep data
- Syncing issues between ring and app

**Requested features**

- More exercise tracking options (e.g. strength training, swimming)
- Integration with other fitness apps (e.g. Apple Health, Strava)
- Customizable notifications and alerts
- Improved data visualization and insights
- Blood pressure and glucose monitoring


### Heart Works

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heart-works-phaware/id6572293049)

This app helps medical researchers evaluate cardiovascular health in patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. It offers real-time health tracking, quality-of-life surveys, and 6-minute walk tests for patients to monitor their progress. The app also provides access to educational content and a podcast.

**Highlights:** Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), Real-time health data tracking, Quality-of-life surveys, Available on phone and watch, Access to 'phaware® podcast', Tailored education

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RingConn free?

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

### Is Heart Works free?

Heart Works is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RingConn or Heart Works?

Heart Works is rated higher. RingConn averages 3.5 out of 5 from 905 ratings, while Heart Works averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do RingConn or Heart Works have ads?

Neither RingConn nor Heart Works shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RingConn or Heart Works?

RingConn ships an update every 3 weeks, and Heart Works every 3 weeks. Most recently, RingConn was updated on October 24, 2026 and Heart Works on October 24, 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.*