# HeartMath vs BGemitters App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BGemitters App at none against HeartMath's 5. BGemitters App also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). HeartMath's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HeartMath sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $39.00 per year. BGemitters App 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 BGemitters App. 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.

HeartMath ships an update every 3 weeks, BGemitters App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HeartMath | BGemitters App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartmath/id6446414998/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bgemitters-app/id6743652478/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 185 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HeartMath Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/482739914) | [Laila Karim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803806842) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### BGemitters App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bgemitters-app/id6743652478)

This app utilizes the science of BioGeometry to balance biological energy systems and harmonize interactions with the environment. It uses patented shape principles and BioSignatures, which are linear diagrams resonating with the body's energy flow, to achieve this balance. Users can connect these BioSignatures to their personal energy system using a photo.

**Highlights:** BioGeometry energy balancing science, Patented shape principles, BioSignatures for energy flow, Personalized energy system connection, Customizable background emitters, Printable emitters for home use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HeartMath free?

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

### Is BGemitters App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HeartMath or BGemitters App?

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

### Do HeartMath or BGemitters App have ads?

Neither HeartMath nor BGemitters App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HeartMath or BGemitters App?

HeartMath ships an update every 3 weeks, and BGemitters App monthly. Most recently, HeartMath was updated on October 1, 2026 and BGemitters App on September 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.*