Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker vs The Dry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker
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Understand Your Stress Levels with Stress Monitor Your heart rate reflects more than just your fitnessβit offers insight into your mental well-being. Stress Monitor helps you measure and analyze stress, anxiety, and emotional patterns using your phoneβs camera. No wearables needed. Stay in Tune with Your Body Stress Monitor lets you: Check your heart rate with a quick finger scan Track stress and anxiety in real time Log emotions and monitor your mood over time Recognize signs of burnout and emotional fatigue Understand how your body reacts to daily situations How It Works Place your finger over your phoneβs camera and flashlight. Stay still for a few seconds. Your heart rate appears automatically. Make sure the app has camera access. Why People Choose Stress Monitor HRV and heart rate tracking using just your phone Clear, easy-to-use design Daily emotion and mood logging Personalized trends and reports Great for workouts, rest, or stressful moments Helpful for understanding emotional ups and downs You can use the app multiple times a dayβin the morning, before bed, after exercise, or during stress. Use the built-in mood tracker and thought diary to better understand whatβs affecting your state of mind. Disclaimer Stress Monitor is not a medical device and does not diagnose heart or mental health conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider if you have concerns about your health. This app is not for emergency use. HealthKit Integration Stress Monitor connects with Apple Health to sync heart rate and activity data for more accurate insights into your mental and physical state. Subscription Info Subscriptions include full access to unlimited measurements and advanced analytics. Plans auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew anytime in your iTunes account settings. If you start a free trial and then subscribe, any unused portion of the trial is forfeited. Privacy Policy https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zVAcOldzA4sJYPcFMhtERe5UC6hrTGSQlZYqQOTw2Sk/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Of6JIJc4-aALTJfaeYrEatjoMqFsUFmjsECL6rp0fMw/edit?usp=sharing Medical Disclaimer https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RLavi57kGHRs2ypMZ7XufKxfrPmLYnt7--2CEZzS1Gg/edit?usp=drive_link
The Dry
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The Dry is a calm, considered tracker for anyone choosing not to drink β for a day, a month, or for good. Open the app and your day count is the first thing you see. Big, quiet, on a deep navy dawn. A motivational message greets you each launch β never the same one twice in a row, never preachy. The hardest part of staying dry is not the day. It's the moment. The Dry meets you in that moment with one simple page. β A massive day counter that updates the moment midnight passes β A new motivational quote on every launch, drawn from a curated set β Milestone achievements at 1, 7, 14, 30, 60, 90, 180, 365, and 730 days β Game Center leaderboard for your best streak ever β Challenge friends to beat your streak β privately, through Game Center β Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets so your streak is always visible β Optional daily reminder at a time you choose β a gentle nudge, not an alarm β Light and dark themes that respect the system β iCloud sync so your streak follows you to every device on your Apple ID β Money-saved counter: enter your typical weekly alcohol spend and see what you've saved The Dry is intentionally quiet. No ads. No accounts. No data leaves your phone unless you choose to share it. Your streak lives on your device, syncs to your widgets through an App Group, and only travels to Game Center when you opt in. A note: The Dry is a personal tracker, not a substitute for professional addiction treatment. If you need help, please reach out to a healthcare provider or a recognised support service. One day at a time. That's the whole secret.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Dry at none against Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker's 4. The Dry also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. The Dry asks for nothing beyond the download.
Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, The Dry every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker | The Dry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Exhalo | Position Games Limited |
In-app purchases
Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Weekly Premium$3.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
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- Stress Monitor Premium$29.991 Year
The Dry
No in-app purchases





