Comparison

OfflineQArm vs LibreArm

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

Head to head
About

OfflineQArm

This app allows you to continue using your QardioARM blood pressure monitor even after the original app's servers have been shut down. It enables offline use, storing all your readings directly on your phone and optionally syncing them to the Health app.

Highlights
  • Offline blood pressure monitoring
  • No server login required
  • Data stored locally on phone
  • Save readings to Health App
  • Prevents device obsolescence
Features
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The original Qardio App no longer works, and requires us to log in to read our blood pressure readings, when the company has shut down their servers. This tool stops you from turning your trusty Qardio Blood Pressure Monitor to e-waste. No need to sign up to take readings, no need to provide a company with your data. It is all stored on your phone, and you can also save readings to the Health App.

About

LibreArm

This app allows you to track your blood pressure readings from a compatible monitor directly to your iPhone. It prioritizes privacy by keeping all your data offline and locally stored, with optional integration into Apple Health. Enjoy a simple, ad-free experience without accounts or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Connects to QardioArm via Bluetooth
  • Saves readings to Apple Health
  • Offline data storage
  • Simple, clean interface
  • Open-source project
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LibreArm is a free, open-source iPhone app that connects directly to a QardioArm blood-pressure monitor over Bluetooth and can save completed owner readings to Apple Health. It requires no Qardio account, subscription or cloud service. Features: • Connect directly to QardioArm over Bluetooth • Choose one, two or three readings with automatic averaging • Save completed systolic, diastolic and heart-rate values to Apple Health • Use one-shot Guest Measurement mode without saving to the owner’s Health data • View live measurement progress and a compact NICE home-reading guide • See clear connection, battery, pairing and Health-save outcomes • Keep all processing on the iPhone with no analytics, advertising or tracking LibreArm is an independent community project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Qardio, Inc. QardioArm™ is a trademark of Qardio, Inc. LibreArm is intended for personal wellness tracking only. It does not provide diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Follow the monitor manufacturer’s instructions and seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional if a reading or symptom concerns you.

Screenshots

OfflineQArm3 screens
LibreArm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OfflineQArm at none against LibreArm's 1. LibreArm's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. LibreArm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OfflineQArm asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LibreArm holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 125 and 60 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of OfflineQArm's written reviews are positive against 88% of LibreArm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OfflineQArm ships an update every 10 months, LibreArm fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OfflineQArm versus LibreArm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOfflineQArmLibreArm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (125 ratings)4.8 (60 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews88.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings125 — better60
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.518.5
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdward VellaPAUL ANDREW TAYLOR

Customer experience

OfflineQArm

All ratings110 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.4%

LibreArm

All ratings60 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive88.1%
Neutral6.0%
Negative6.0%

Bugs and requests

OfflineQArm

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Doesn't start measurement cycle

Requested features

1 request
  • Troubleshooting support

LibreArm

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

OfflineQArm

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LibreArm

One-time1
  • Buy LibreArm a coffee$5.00

Questions

Is OfflineQArm free?
OfflineQArm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LibreArm free?
LibreArm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OfflineQArm or LibreArm?
LibreArm is rated higher. OfflineQArm averages 4.5 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while LibreArm averages 4.8 from 60 ratings.
Do OfflineQArm or LibreArm have ads?
Neither OfflineQArm nor LibreArm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OfflineQArm or LibreArm?
OfflineQArm ships an update every 10 months, and LibreArm fortnightly. Most recently, OfflineQArm was updated on November 8, 2026 and LibreArm on November 8, 2026.

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