Comparison

Heart Rate Variability Logger vs SelfLoops HRV

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

Head to head
About

Heart Rate Variability Logger

This app records, plots, and exports heart rate variability data, including time, frequency, and non-linear features. It supports experience sampling, RR-interval correction, and activity/location tracking. Requires a compatible Bluetooth heart rate sensor.

Highlights
  • Record and plot HRV data
  • Extract time and frequency domain features
  • Experience sampling for event annotation
  • Compare multiple recordings
  • Activity and location tracking
  • RR-interval correction
  • Export data for Kubios
Features
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Heart Rate Variability Logger lets you record, plot and export time, frequency and non-linear HRV Features (includes experience sampling, RR-interval correction, DFA alpha 1 for aerobic threshold estimation in real-time, comparison between recordings, activity monitoring & step counting, location tracking). Heart Rate Variability Logger requires a Bluetooth Low Energy (also called Bluetooth Smart or BLE or 4.0) heart rate sensor (we recommend Polar H7 or H10) Main features: - Extracts, plots, stores and exports heart rate, rr-intervals, time and frequency domain heart rate variability features (AVNN, SDNN, rMSSD, pNN50, LF, HF, LF/HF, alpha 1 from DFA) - Configurable experience sampling for events annotation - Comparison between up to 3 recordings lets you get a better understanding of differences in HRV under different contexts in a glance. The comparison modality includes also Outlier removal - Activity tracking: step counter or accelerometer derived motion intensity for user context (step counter only for iPhones 5S) - Location tracking, either using GSM/WiFi networks (low battery consumption) or GPS (high accuracy) - Configurable time window for features computation (choose between 30 seconds, 1, 2 or 5 minutes) - RR-intervals correction can be enabled to prevent ectopic beats or artifacts from affecting HRV features - export for Kubios - Filters data based on the selected threshold - Shows HR in the app icon - Data export using iTunes or Dropbox - Tested for recordings longer than 24 hours Please note that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

SelfLoops HRV

This app measures and analyzes heart rate variability (HRV) using Bluetooth heart rate monitors. It helps users track recovery, stress, and training readiness to optimize performance. Advanced metrics are provided for sports science and research applications.

Highlights
  • Accurate HRV measurement
  • Daily recovery & readiness tracking
  • Clear trend monitoring
  • Intuitive interface
  • Bluetooth heart rate monitor compatible
  • Sports science metrics
Features
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SELFLOOPS HRV – Recovery, Readiness & Performance SELFLOOPS HRV is a professional-grade app to measure and analyze heart rate variability (HRV)—trusted by pro athletes, coaches, and researchers to track recovery, stress, fatigue, and training readiness. Using precise beat-to-beat (R-R interval) data from Bluetooth heart rate monitors, SELFLOOPS delivers highly accurate HRV insights used in sports science and performance optimization. Why track HRV? Heart Rate Variability (HRV) measures the variation between heartbeats and is one of the most reliable indicators of: 1. Recovery status 2. Training readiness 3. Stress and fatigue 4. Nervous system balance 5. Long-term performance Track your HRV daily to understand when to push harder or recover, reduce the risk of overtraining, and improve performance over time. Advanced HRV Analysis SELFLOOPS HRV provides the key metrics used in elite sports and scientific research: 1. RMSSD 2. ln(RMSSD) (HRV Score) 3. SDNN 4. pNN50 5. AVNN Key Features 1. Accurate HRV measurement from beat-to-beat data 2. Daily recovery & readiness tracking 3. Clear trends to monitor progress over time 4. Fast, simple, and intuitive interface 5. Compatible with leading Bluetooth heart rate monitors 6. Used in endurance, strength training, cycling, running, and fitness Device Compatibility Requires a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) heart rate monitor. For best accuracy, use a chest strap that supports R-R interval data. Not all heart rate monitors provide this data. Connection Tips If your sensor does not connect: 1. Make sure it is not connected to another app or device 2. Do not pair it directly in iOS Settings Disclaimer SELFLOOPS HRV is not a medical app and does not provide medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for any health-related decisions.

Screenshots

Heart Rate Variability Logger4 screens
SelfLoops HRV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SelfLoops HRV at Free against Heart Rate Variability Logger's $9.99. SelfLoops HRV also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (75% vs 44%). Heart Rate Variability Logger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). On ads and device support 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

SelfLoops HRV is free to download; Heart Rate Variability Logger costs $9.99 up front. SelfLoops HRV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Heart Rate Variability Logger asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SelfLoops HRV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heart Rate Variability Logger has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Heart Rate Variability Logger's written reviews are positive against 75% of SelfLoops HRV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Heart Rate Variability Logger ships an update every 10 days, SelfLoops HRV every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Heart Rate Variability Logger versus SelfLoops HRV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeart Rate Variability LoggerSelfLoops HRV
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (19 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.9% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperA.S.M.A. B.V.SELFLOOPS SNC DI DEL ROSSO CHRISTIAN E RIBICHINI PIERO

Customer experience

Heart Rate Variability Logger

All ratings19 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.8%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive43.9%
Neutral7.0%
Negative49.1%

SelfLoops HRV

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Heart Rate Variability Logger

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SelfLoops HRV

One-time1
  • HRV premium$3.99

Questions

Is Heart Rate Variability Logger free?
Heart Rate Variability Logger costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SelfLoops HRV free?
SelfLoops HRV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Heart Rate Variability Logger or SelfLoops HRV?
SelfLoops HRV is rated higher. Heart Rate Variability Logger averages 3.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while SelfLoops HRV averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Heart Rate Variability Logger or SelfLoops HRV have ads?
Neither Heart Rate Variability Logger nor SelfLoops HRV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Heart Rate Variability Logger or SelfLoops HRV?
Heart Rate Variability Logger ships an update every 10 days, and SelfLoops HRV every 4 months. Most recently, Heart Rate Variability Logger was updated on September 23, 2026 and SelfLoops HRV on June 5, 2026.

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