Comparison

HRV Pulse vs Hormesis

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

Head to head
About

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/

About

Hormesis

Features
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Hormesis: Build Resilience, One Cold Rep Turn discipline into short, level-based sessions and train your body to handle stress in just 2โ€“10 minutes a day. Hormesis gamifies controlled stress so busy people actually stick with it. Complete micro-sessions of cold, heat, breathing, fasting and effort, progress through game-style levels, earn streaks and badges, and watch real resilience emerge in weeks. A personalized protocol adapts to your goals, your access (shower, sauna, gym) and your pace, so you build at the right intensity from day one. What Hormesis does for you: - Short, effective sessions: 2โ€“10 minute guided reps of cold, heat, breath, fasting and movement that fit into any part of your day. - Step-by-step coaching: Each technique is broken into clear cues with built-in timers and in-session guidance. - Game-like progression: Daily protocol, streaks, and challenges turn discomfort into something you actually look forward to. - Personalized plan: Built around your goals, your stress response, and what you have access to from day one. - Resilience score: A baseline that climbs as you train, so you can see yourself getting harder. - Trackable progress: Visual streaks and mastery levels show real improvement week over week. Designed for people done feeling soft: - Perfect for anyone tired of foggy mornings, low energy, and reaching for comfort the second things get hard. - Ideal for beginners and experienced biohackers building cold, heat, fasting and breathing into a real habit. - Turns inconsistent willpower into a daily routine with reminders and bite-sized sessions. Why people love Hormesis: - Removes overwhelm with crystal-clear micro-steps and one small dose at a time. - Makes discipline feel rewarding instead of punishing. - Builds momentum fast: many users feel calmer and sharper within the first week. - Built on hormesis: the science of getting stronger from small, controlled stress. Features You'll Love: - Personalized daily protocol built around your profile and goals - Level-based technique library (cold showers, sauna & heat, box breathing, fasting windows, hard sets, and more) - Daily challenges with streaks and badges - Step-by-step session guides with built-in timers - Resilience score and progress tracking - Reminders and daily habit tracking Download Hormesis and complete your first 2-minute cold session today: make getting stronger simple, fast, and consistent. A subscription is required to access the full app experience and features. Terms of Use: https://legal.rocapine.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://legal.rocapine.com/privacy

Screenshots

HRV Pulse4 screens
Hormesis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HRV Pulse at none against Hormesis's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. HRV Pulse sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Hormesis sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
HRV Pulse versus Hormesis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHRV PulseHormesis
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size33 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEG Advisory SIALes Nants

In-app purchases

5 purchases

HRV Pulse

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99
2 purchases

Hormesis

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$39.991 Year

Questions

Is HRV Pulse free?
HRV Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hormesis free?
Hormesis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HRV Pulse or Hormesis have ads?
Hormesis shows ads; HRV Pulse does not.

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