# ITouch international vs HeartMath

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ITouch international at none against HeartMath's 5. ITouch international also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and device support (3 vs 1). HeartMath's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 1). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HeartMath sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $39.00 per year. ITouch international asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ITouch international against 4.9 for HeartMath. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeartMath has 4.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of ITouch international's written reviews are positive against 74% of HeartMath's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ITouch international | HeartMath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itouch-international/id6444776483/reviews)** | [4.9 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartmath/id6446414998/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 73.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 37 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Levi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656781109) | [HeartMath Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/482739914) |

## What reviewers say

### ITouch international

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itouch-international/id6444776483)

This app connects to TENS and EMS devices to help manage pain discomfort. It offers a drug-free approach to pain relief, utilizing electrical stimulation technology.

**Highlights:** Pain relief management, TENS unit connectivity, EMS unit connectivity, Drug-free pain solution, Electrical stimulation technology

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HeartMath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartmath/id6446414998)

This app helps you manage stress, improve focus, and achieve optimal performance by aligning your heart, mind, and emotions. It offers guided sessions, immersive journeys, and coherence practices based on over 30 years of research.

**Highlights:** Real-time HRV Coherence Measurement, Coherence Training, Scientifically Validated Techniques, Guided Learning Sessions, Progress Tracking, Heart-Brain Coherence Benefits

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HeartMath Premium | $39.00 | per year |
| HeartMath Premium | $59.00 | per year |
| HeartMath Premium | $79.00 | per year |
| HeartMath Premium | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Huge improvement over previous app
- 👍 Easy to use and highly recommended
- 💡 Loaded with HeartMath techniques and courses
- 👍 Powerful tool for nervous system balance and anxiety reduction
- 👍 Helps achieve a better mental state

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with sensor
- 🐛 Sensor not compatible with older devices
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes on newer devices
- 🐛 Inaccurate heart rate and coherence readings
- 🐛 Disruptive screen sleep behavior during sessions

**Reported bugs**

- Sensor connection issues on newer devices
- App crashes and freezes on iPhone 16 Pro
- Inaccurate heart rate and coherence readings
- Screen sleep behavior disrupting sessions

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Allow playing music/sounds during sessions
- Provide audio feedback on coherence levels
- Add session history customization and details
- Improve sensor compatibility with older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ITouch international free?

ITouch international is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HeartMath free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ITouch international or HeartMath?

ITouch international is rated higher. ITouch international averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HeartMath averages 4.9 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do ITouch international or HeartMath have ads?

Neither ITouch international nor HeartMath shows ads.

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