Comparison

Heart Plot vs Captain Patch

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

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Heart Plot

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IMPORTANT: This app REQUIRES a Polar H10 heart rate sensor. Heart Plot is a specialized tool designed specifically for use with the Polar H10 chest strap to visualize your heart’s rhythm in real-time using advanced Lorenz (PoincarΓ©) plotting. By measuring the precise RR-intervals (the time between two heartbeats), Heart Plot maps your heart's behavior onto an X-Y axis. This visualization reveals the "geometry" of your heart rate, allowing you to see patterns that a simple pulse reading would never show. SEE YOUR HEART RHYTHM IN REAL-TIME - Whether you are a "data geek," a fitness enthusiast, or someone monitoring for heart irregularities, Heart Plot provides a live, growing window into your cardiac health. - Detect Irregularities: Easily spot premature contractions, or skipped beats as they happen. The visual patterns created on the Lorenz plot can help identify specific types of arrhythmia. - Capture Episodes: Perfect for users trying to "catch" an intermittent heart event to share with their healthcare provider. - Fitness & HRV: Monitor your Heart Rate Variability (HRV) visually during rest or training sessions. - Built for Endurance: Heart Plot is optimized for long-term monitoring. Whether it’s a quick check, a fitness session, or a 24-hour to 48-hour continuous measurement, the app handles long data sets with ease. KEY FEATURES: - Live Lorenz Plotting: Watch your heart’s "signature" form as the plot grows with every beat. - Stay-Awake Mode: A dedicated toggle to keep your screen on for constant monitoring during workouts or clinical observation. - High-Resolution Data: Captures every RR-interval directly from the Polar H10. - Data Export: Done with your measurement? Download the raw data as a CSV file (including all RR-intervals and timestamps) via the standard Apple Share Sheet for further analysis in Excel, Python, or R. PRIVACY FIRST Your health data is yours alone. Heart Plot does not store your data on any cloud servers. All measurements remain locally on your iPhone until you choose to export them or take a screenshot. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: Heart Plot is a data visualization tool and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical condition. Please consult with a medical professional to interpret the data. The patterns revealed in the Lorenz plot are for informational and educational purposes. Requirements: - Polar H10 Heart Rate Sensor (Chest Strap) - Bluetooth-enabled iPhone

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Captain Patch

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Getting a toddler to wear glasses or an eye patch every single day is a battle every parent of a child with amblyopia knows too well. Captain Patch turns that daily struggle into a reward β€” and into a habit. β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” HOW IT WORKS β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Your child browses a visual library of their favourite cartoons and movies. The moment they press play, Captain Patch quietly activates the iPad's or iPhone's front camera and checks they're wearing their prescribed eyewear. When their glasses or patch are on β€” as required β€” the show begins. The moment their glasses or patch come off, even for a second, the cartoon pauses. A friendly animal wearing its own eye patch pops up on screen. The second your child puts their eyewear back on, the movie resumes exactly where it left off. No nagging. No battles. Just cartoons. β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” CONFIGURABLE FOR YOUR CHILD'S PRESCRIPTION β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Every child's treatment is different. In Settings, you choose: Eye patch only β€” left eye or right eye Glasses only Eye patch and glasses together Captain Patch checks for exactly what your child has been prescribed β€” nothing more, nothing less. β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” PRIVACY FIRST β€” EVERYTHING STAYS ON DEVICE β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” The front camera never records or stores video. Detection runs entirely on-device using on-board computer vision. No images, no data, no cloud. Ever. β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” YOUR MEDIA, YOUR LIBRARY β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Captain Patch works with videos stored locally on your device. Browse by category in a clean, visual interface β€” no subscriptions, no streaming, no internet required. β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TRACK PROGRESS, CELEBRATE WINS β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Daily and weekly wearing statistics for glasses, patch, or both Achievements and milestones to keep kids motivated A growing cast of adorable patch-wearing animal companions that appear when it's time to put the eyewear back on β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” BUILT BY A DAD, FOR PARENTS LIKE YOU β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” My two-year-old was diagnosed with amblyopia. Getting them to wear their patch and glasses every day was a constant battle β€” so I spent a weekend building a solution. Within days, their compliance transformed. Captain Patch is the app I wished existed. I'm sharing it hoping it helps your family too.

Screenshots

Heart Plot4 screens
Captain Patch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Captain Patch at none against Heart Plot's 4. Captain Patch also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Heart Plot sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Captain Patch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Heart Plot versus Captain Patch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeart PlotCaptain Patch
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS26.217.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB655 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOle LuhrsAlexandre Ackermans

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Heart Plot

One-time4
  • Small Coffee$0.99
  • Regular Coffee$1.99
  • Heart Plot Premium$1.99
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  • Large Coffee$2.99
None

Captain Patch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Heart Plot free?
Heart Plot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Captain Patch free?
Captain Patch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Heart Plot or Captain Patch have ads?
Neither Heart Plot nor Captain Patch shows ads.

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