Comparison

Audio BPM Workout vs Sloow

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

Head to head
About

Audio BPM Workout

Train effectively by staying in your optimal heart rate zone with real-time voice coaching. This app provides audio updates and a live heart rate chart, eliminating the need to constantly check your screen. It requires a compatible Bluetooth heart rate monitor.

Highlights
  • Real-time voice announcements
  • Live heart rate chart
  • Bluetooth heart rate monitor compatibility
  • Customizable announcement frequency
  • Distraction-free interface
  • 100% private, no data collection
Features
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Train in your optimal heart rate zone with real-time voice coaching. No screen watching required. Important: Requires a dedicated Bluetooth heart rate monitor. Apple Watches don't broadcast heart rate data to third-party apps. COMPATIBLE DEVICES: Works with dedicated Bluetooth heart rate monitors including: • Chest straps (Polar H9/H10, Garmin HRM-Pro, Wahoo TICKR) • Armband monitors (Polar OH1, Scosche Rhythm24, Wahoo TICKR FIT) • Fitness wearables (Whoop 4.0 in Live Data mode, MyZone MZ-3) • Any device broadcasting standard Bluetooth Low Energy heart rate data Does NOT work with: Apple Watch, or some other smartwatches. Heart rate zone training is how elite athletes maximize every workout - now it's simple for everyone. Stop guessing if you're working too hard or too easy. Your heart rate tells you exactly where you are, making every session more effective. KEY FEATURES: • Voice Announcements - Real-time audio updates keep you in the perfect zone without checking your screen • Live Heart Rate Chart - Beautiful real-time visualization of your effort • Dedicated Device Compatibility - Works with Bluetooth heart rate monitors (Polar, Garmin, Wahoo chest straps, etc.) • Customizable Settings - Adjust announcement frequency for your workout style • Clean Interface - Distraction-free design that works in any lighting • 100% Private - No data collection, analytics, or login required • Completely Free - No ads, no in-app purchases Perfect for runners, cyclists, and anyone serious about effective cardio training. Medical Disclaimer: This app is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

About

Sloow

Features
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Sloow guides you toward a state of calm through passive audio sessions, grounded in cardiac resonance science. 20-DAY PROGRAM A two-phase journey — 10 days, then 10 days at a different resonance frequency. Each session is 20 minutes: sit down, listen, let relaxation settle in naturally. HRV MEASUREMENT • With the Kyto 2936 Bluetooth sensor (or any HRS-compatible sensor): continuous in-session capture (2-min baseline + 20-min audio + 2-min recovery), automatic background reconnect. • Without a sensor: 5-minute finger PPG measurement using the camera (bookend on sessions 1, 10, 20). Indicators: RMSSD, SDNN, heart rate, signal quality — all explained in plain language, tappable for clarity. PROGRESS MAP See your 20 days at a glance, browse session history, get a reminder for the next one. READING CARDS A curated selection of texts — Jung, Erickson, Frankl, Marcus Aurelius — to read or skip, at your pace. PRIVACY No health data is shared without your explicit consent. Your measurements stay yours. Sloow is a wellness application. It is not a medical device and does not provide diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Audio BPM Workout4 screens
Sloow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Audio BPM Workout at none against Sloow's 5. Audio BPM Workout also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Sloow sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Audio BPM Workout asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio BPM Workout ships an update daily, Sloow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Audio BPM Workout versus Sloow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio BPM WorkoutSloow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChris BracewellKevin Duchier

In-app purchases

None

Audio BPM Workout

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Sloow

Subscriptions5
  • Sloow Free$0.991 Month
  • Sloow Encouragement$2.991 Month
  • Sloow Beta$3.991 Month
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  • Sloow Support$8.991 Month
  • Sloow Full price$17.991 Month

Questions

Is Audio BPM Workout free?
Audio BPM Workout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sloow free?
Sloow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Audio BPM Workout or Sloow have ads?
Neither Audio BPM Workout nor Sloow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audio BPM Workout or Sloow?
Audio BPM Workout ships an update daily, and Sloow every 3 weeks. Most recently, Audio BPM Workout was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sloow on October 14, 2026.

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