Rest Pulse vs HearBeats
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Rest Pulse
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Rest Pulse - Heartbeat Simulator is a minimalist relaxation app for iPhone and Apple Watch. We recommend playing your favorite ASMR audio or music in the background while using the app. Haptic feedback is available on supported devices such as iPhone and Apple Watch. iPad devices do not support haptic vibration. Feel a gentle, rhythmic heartbeat through precise haptic feedback, paired with a calming breathing animation. Adjust the heart rate (BPM), vibration intensity, and session duration to help yourself relax, focus, or fall asleep. Features: ⢠Adjustable heart rate (BPM) with presets ⢠Fine-tuned haptic intensity control ⢠Auto-off timer with countdown ⢠Elegant breathing animation with customizable color ⢠Apple Watch support for immersive haptics ⢠No account required This app is designed for relaxation and mindfulness. It is not a medical device.
HearBeats
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Listen to your own heart beat. HearBeats streams your live heart rate from Apple Watch to your iPhone, which plays a synthesized stethoscope "lub-dub" in real time, at exactly your current rate. No account, no data collection ā your heart rate goes straight from your Watch to your phone and nowhere else. ⢠Live mode: pairs with Apple Watch for real-time heart rate sonification ⢠Demo mode: hear how it works without a Watch ⢠Mix with your music or listen on its own, with adjustable heartbeat volume ⢠Nothing is saved to Health or anywhere else ā the workout session used to read your heart rate is discarded ⢠Feel your heartbeat: haptic taps on iPhone and Apple Watch, in time with every beat
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Rest Pulse at weekly against HearBeats's every 6 weeks. HearBeats's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rest Pulse ships an update weekly, HearBeats every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rest Pulse | HearBeats |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly ā better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch ā better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 轩 ę | Christopher Johnson |
In-app purchases
Rest Pulse
No in-app purchases
HearBeats
No in-app purchases









