Comparison

Heart Safe Alerts vs BeatZone

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

Head to head
About

Heart Safe Alerts

This app provides real-time heart rate monitoring with alerts for concerning levels. It connects to various Bluetooth LE monitors and displays session statistics in a clean interface. Future updates will include a 'Care Circle' feature to notify loved ones of critical heart rate events.

Highlights
  • Real-time heart rate monitoring
  • Bluetooth LE heart rate monitor connection
  • Session statistics (min, max, average BPM)
  • Time in target/out of range tracking
  • Clean and intuitive interface
  • Dark mode support
  • Background operation
Features
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VERSION 2.4 - COMPLETELY REBUILT FROM THE GROUND UP Everything that was premium is now FREE. HeartSafeAlerts 2.4 is a complete reimagining of heart rate monitoring on iPhone. We tore down the old app and rebuilt it with one mission: make professional-grade heart monitoring accessible to everyone who needs it. No subscriptions. No paywalls. No limits. Just powerful, reliable heart rate monitoring - completely free. THE FREE REVOLUTION Version 1 had premium features. Version 2 has ZERO premium features. We made a choice: accessibility over profit. Now everyone - athletes, seniors, people with heart conditions, fitness enthusiasts - gets the same powerful features, free forever. ----------------------------------- KEY FEATURES ----------------------------------- DUAL DATA SOURCES - Connect any Bluetooth LE heart rate monitor (Polar, Wahoo, Garmin, and more) - Automatic source selection picks the best available option - Manual override lets you choose your preferred source SESSION STATISTICS - Track your session with real-time stats - Min, Max, and Average BPM display - Time spent in your target range - Time spent out of range - Session duration tracking BEAUTIFUL INTERFACE - Clean, intuitive design focused on what matters - Full dark mode support (follows your device settings) - Large, readable heart rate display - Color-coded status indicators (green = good, red = alert) - Animated heart icon pulses with your connection BATTERY EFFICIENT - Optimized Bluetooth scanning - Smart reconnection logic - Minimal battery drain - Works in background mode ----------------------------------- WHO IS THIS FOR? ----------------------------------- - Athletes monitoring training zones - Individuals with heart conditions under medical supervision - Seniors wanting peace of mind - Fitness enthusiasts tracking cardio workouts - Anyone using specialty heart rate monitors - People who want backup beyond Apple Watch alerts ----------------------------------- COMING SOON: CARE CIRCLE ----------------------------------- Care Circle is the human connection layer we're building next: ALERT YOUR LOVED ONES When your heart rate is concerning and you don't respond, Care Circle automatically notifies your trusted contacts. CHECK-IN WORKFLOWS "Are you okay?" -> Tap "I'm Fine" -> Everyone's notified you're safe. Simple, fast, reassuring. WEEKLY SUMMARIES Your circle gets weekly health summaries: "Your heart rate was stable this week. Avg: 72 BPM." HEALTH TRENDS Historical data, charts, and trends. Share as much or as little as you want. Care Circle will be optional ($2.99/month, launching Q2 2025). All Version 2.0 features stay FREE forever. ----------------------------------- REQUIREMENTS ----------------------------------- - iOS 18.4 or later - iPhone 8 or newer recommended - Bluetooth LE heart rate monitor, OR ----------------------------------- SUPPORTED DEVICES ----------------------------------- HeartSafeAlerts works with hundreds of Bluetooth heart rate monitors including: - Polar H10, H9, OH1 - Wahoo TICKR, TICKR FIT, TICKR X - Garmin HRM-Dual, HRM-Pro - Scosche Rhythm+ - CooSpo heart rate monitors - 4iiii heart rate monitors - And any device using standard Bluetooth Heart Rate Service (0x180D) ----------------------------------- FEEDBACK & SUPPORT ----------------------------------- We're a small team building something meaningful. Your feedback shapes our roadmap. - Report issues on GitHub: github.com/brownsterbits/HeartSafeAlerts - Feature requests welcome - Open source contributors appreciated Download HeartSafeAlerts today and take control of your heart health monitoring. Made with love for those who care about heart health.

About

BeatZone

Features
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BeatZone connects to any Bluetooth heart rate monitor — including WHOOP, Polar, Garmin, and more — and gives you real-time alerts when your heart rate leaves your target zone. Set your low and high thresholds, and BeatZone does the rest. A pulsing heart animation shows your live BPM, color-coded by zone. When your heart rate drifts below or above your targets, you get an instant audio alert. If you stay out of zone, recurring alerts fire at an interval you choose so you never miss it. Key features: • Connects to any standard Bluetooth Low Energy heart rate monitor • Live heart rate display with animated heartbeat • Configurable low and high HR thresholds • Instant alert when HR leaves your target zone • Recurring alerts at a customizable interval while out of zone • Choose from 5 alert sounds or go silent • Optional iOS notification banners • Works in the background via BLE and local notifications and/or alert sounds • Dark UI designed for mid-workout glanceability • All data stays on your device — no account, no cloud Whether you're doing zone 2 cardio, staying in a fat-burning range, or keeping intensity below a ceiling, BeatZone keeps you honest without having to stare at your watch. Medical disclaimer: BeatZone is a fitness tool only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek your doctor’s or other qualified healthcare provider’s guidance before making any medical decisions about your health, heart, or exercise.

Screenshots

Heart Safe Alerts4 screens
BeatZone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeatZone at none against Heart Safe Alerts's 1. BeatZone also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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 Safe Alerts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BeatZone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Heart Safe Alerts versus BeatZone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeart Safe AlertsBeatZone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChad BrownMichael Varilek

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Heart Safe Alerts

One-time1
  • Heart Alerts Pro$4.99
None

BeatZone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Heart Safe Alerts free?
Heart Safe Alerts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeatZone free?
BeatZone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Heart Safe Alerts or BeatZone have ads?
Neither Heart Safe Alerts nor BeatZone shows ads.

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