HRV Pulse vs Round
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HRV Pulse
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HRV Tracker is an innovative health monitoring app that allows users to measure their pulse using their smartphone camera and smartwatches. It provides users with the ability to track heart rate, blood pressure, and heart rate variability (HRV) through an intuitive interface. The free version offers basic features, including graphs and measurement history, making it easy to monitor changes in health status. The premium version unlocks unlimited measurements, support for cameras and smartwatches, as well as breathing exercises and health data export. This application contains auto-renewable subscriptions and In-App Purchases. Weekly ($4.99), Monthly ($12.99), Yearly ($39.99), Lifetime ($59.99 one-time). Privacy Policy: https://https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_ExnE76HsTFuaKAXQyjlD3PG1G4Q57n5Qpzu_nc_KAE/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Round
This interval timer is designed for high-intensity interval training (HIIT), Tabata, and circuit workouts. It allows users to create custom routines with multiple exercises and track their progress. The app offers haptic alerts and can be controlled from an Apple Watch.
- Customizable interval routines
- HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training support
- Apple Watch control
- Haptic alerts for round changes
- Visual arc timer
- Workout progress tracking
- Apple Health integration
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Round is a visual interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, strength workouts, mobility, and stretching. TRAIN WITH 3D MOVEMENT GUIDES Choose from 71 exercises and see each movement in 3D while building your routine and while the timer runs. Side-specific and alternating exercises are handled clearly, so you always know what comes next. BUILD A ROUTINE IN SECONDS • Start with a ready-made template or build from the exercise catalog • Reorder, duplicate, edit, and delete steps directly • Add custom exercises with your own name and emoji • Set work, step rest, set rest, preparation, and number of sets STAY FOCUSED • Follow the 3D animation or switch to a larger remaining-time display • See your current step, progress, and upcoming lineup at a glance • Audio and haptic cues announce every transition WORKS WITH WATCH Control your workout from your wrist and receive haptic cues without reaching for your iPhone. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Sessions are logged automatically • Review total training time, streaks, and your most-used routines • Save workouts to Apple Health • Delete individual history entries whenever needed No account. No ads. Fully offline.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Round at none against HRV Pulse's 5. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. HRV Pulse sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Round asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | HRV Pulse | Round |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EG Advisory SIA | Ryosuke Nakayama |
In-app purchases
HRV Pulse
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly$12.991 Month
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- Yearly$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$59.99
Round
No in-app purchases





