Comparison

Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker vs Smart Cal

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

Head to head
About

Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker

Features
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Understand Your Stress Levels with Stress Monitor Your heart rate reflects more than just your fitness—it offers insight into your mental well-being. Stress Monitor helps you measure and analyze stress, anxiety, and emotional patterns using your phone’s 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 phone’s 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 day—in the morning, before bed, after exercise, or during stress. Use the built-in mood tracker and thought diary to better understand what’s 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

About

Smart Cal

Features
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Smart Cal is the calorie tracker that actually understands Indian food. Roti, dal, sabzi, biryani, street food — log it with a photo, your voice, or a quick text, and get calories, protein, carbs and fat in seconds. TRACK YOUR WAY • Photo: point your camera at your plate (or a menu) and let AI do the math • Voice: say "2 roti aur dal" — Hinglish works • Text: type it like you'd say it • Barcode: real nutrition data for packaged foods BUILT FOR INDIA • Understands Indian dishes, portions (katori, piece), and mixed plates • Hinglish in, accurate macros out YOUR AI COACH • Ask anything about your day, your macros, or what to eat next • Knows your goals, your logs, and (if you connect it) your Apple Health activity • Not a doctor — for medical advice, see a professional MORE THAN A COUNTER • Apple Health: steps, active energy, weight and sleep inform your targets • Recipes: generate healthy recipes with per-serving macros • Plan ahead: log meals for future days • Micronutrients: fiber, sugar, sodium, iron, calcium and more (optional) • Streaks, insights and weekly trends SMART CAL PRO Free users get a daily allowance of AI logs. Pro unlocks unlimited AI logging and coaching. • ₹599/month or ₹3,599/year (US: $9.99 / $59.99), both with a 7-day free trial • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel in App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://smartcal-server.onrender.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://smartcal-server.onrender.com/terms Calorie and nutrition values for home-cooked food are AI estimates — treat them as close guides, not lab measurements.

Screenshots

Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker3 screens
Smart Cal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Smart Cal at 3 against Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker's 1. Smart Cal also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Smart Cal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker versus Smart Cal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeart Rate + Pulse TrackerSmart Cal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB41 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperExhaloHarsh Malhotra

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker

Subscriptions4
  • 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
2 purchases

Smart Cal

Subscriptions2
  • Smart Cal Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Smart Cal Pro Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker free?
Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Cal free?
Smart Cal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker or Smart Cal have ads?
Neither Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker nor Smart Cal shows ads.

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