Comparison

Dōan vs HeartCalc

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dōan

Read full description

"Dōan - person who leads a meditation session using bells to keep time and nurture an atmosphere of focus and clarity" Dōan is an unguided meditation timer that periodically reminds you to return focus to your meditation practice using gentle gong sounds. You can: - Configure the length of each session and how often you want to be nudged to return your focus - Choose your favourite gong sounds from multiple recordings - Turn off your screen: The app will keep running in the background even when the screen is locked or turned off

About

HeartCalc

Calculate your optimal heart rate training zones using 8 proven formulas. Get personalized zone recommendations for warm-up, fat burn, aerobic, anaerobic, and VO₂ max activities. Train smarter with science-backed insights for maximum fitness results.

Highlights
  • 8 proven heart rate formulas
  • Personalized training zones
  • Instant calculations
  • Detailed explanations
  • Automatic data saving
  • Clean interface
Features
Read full description

Transform Your Training with Precision Heart Rate Zones! Unlock your fitness potential with the most comprehensive heart rate calculator on the App Store. Whether you're a weekend warrior or elite athlete, discover your optimal training intensity for maximum results. 8 PROVEN FORMULAS - Sally Edwards & Winfried Spanaus - Classic Fox & Haskell formula - Modern Tanaka & Gellish methods - Latest Nes research (2013) - Gender-specific Gulati & Miller formulas COMPLETE TRAINING ZONES Get personalized heart rate zones instantly: - Warm-up Zone (50-60%) - Recovery & preparation - Fat Burn Zone (60-70%) - Optimal fat burning - Aerobic Zone (70-80%) - Endurance building - Anaerobic Zone (80-90%) - Performance improvement - VO₂ Max Zone (90-100%) - Peak athletic performance KEY FEATURES - Clean, modern interface following Apple design guidelines - Instant calculations with detailed explanations - Automatic data saving - your age and weight remembered - Multiple language support - No ads, no subscriptions, no data collection PERFECT FOR - Runners preparing for marathons - Cyclists optimizing training rides - Gym enthusiasts maximizing workouts - Personal trainers guiding clients - Anyone serious about fitness results Stop guessing your training intensity. Start training smarter with science-backed heart rate zones that deliver real results!

Screenshots

Dōan4 screens
HeartCalc3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dōan at Free against HeartCalc's $0.49. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Dōan is free to download; HeartCalc costs $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dōan versus HeartCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDōanHeartCalc
PriceFree — better$0.49
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMaximilian ZenderFlorian Schimanke

In-app purchases

None

Dōan

No in-app purchases

None

HeartCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dōan free?
Dōan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HeartCalc free?
HeartCalc costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dōan or HeartCalc have ads?
Neither Dōan nor HeartCalc shows ads.

Other comparisons