Comparison

Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker vs StepMaxxer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 fitnessβ€”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 dayβ€”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

StepMaxxer

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Set a step or distance goal for a whole week or a whole month, and always know how much is still missing. Most step counters tell how much already achieved. StepMaxxer tells you how much is still needed. KNOW TODAY'S NUMBER The app always tells you how many steps you still need today to keep your goal in reach. Fall behind and the number goes up, get ahead and it drops. No guessing, no math in your head. CREATE YOUR CHALLENGE Pick steps or distance, pick a week or a month, set your target. Change it whenever you want. WIDGETS FOR HOME SCREEN AND LOCK SCREEN Your progress and what is left, right where you already look. Updated in the background, so most days you never have to open the app. LEADERBOARD Your strongest days, weeks and months, ranked. The only person on that list is you, and beating yourself is the whole point. Reads steps and walking and running distance from Apple Health, read only. ----- Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker3 screens
StepMaxxer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StepMaxxer at none against Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker's 4. Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. StepMaxxer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker versus StepMaxxer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeart Rate + Pulse TrackerStepMaxxer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size79 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExhaloBENJAMIN WAIBEL

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
None

StepMaxxer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker free?
Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepMaxxer free?
StepMaxxer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker or StepMaxxer have ads?
Neither Heart Rate + Pulse Tracker nor StepMaxxer shows ads.

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