# HeartMath vs FrostEHR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FrostEHR at none against HeartMath's 2. FrostEHR also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 26.0). HeartMath's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 1). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HeartMath sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $79.00 per year. FrostEHR asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for HeartMath against 5.0 for FrostEHR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeartMath has 4.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HeartMath ships an update every 3 weeks, FrostEHR every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HeartMath | FrostEHR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartmath/id6446414998/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frostehr/id6473050360/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 381 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | [HeartMath Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/482739914) | [Zachary Patterson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718293818) |

## What reviewers say

### HeartMath

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

Manage stress, improve focus, and enhance emotional well-being with real-time heart-brain coherence feedback. Explore guided sessions and practices based on over 30 years of research to achieve greater calm and balance.

**Highlights:** Real-time HRV coherence feedback, Guided coherence training, Research-supported techniques, Guided meditations and courses, Progress tracking, Stress management and emotional balance support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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


### FrostEHR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frostehr/id6473050360)

Manage your healthcare schedule and patient communications on the go. This app allows providers to view appointments, respond to requests, and send secure messages directly from their mobile device.

**Highlights:** View daily schedule, Create/edit appointments, Respond to appointment requests, Block schedule time, Secure patient messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HeartMath free?

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

### Is FrostEHR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HeartMath or FrostEHR?

FrostEHR is rated higher. HeartMath averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while FrostEHR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HeartMath or FrostEHR have ads?

Neither HeartMath nor FrostEHR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HeartMath or FrostEHR?

HeartMath ships an update every 3 weeks, and FrostEHR every 5 months. Most recently, HeartMath was updated on November 11, 2026 and FrostEHR on November 8, 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.*