HeraBEAT vs iPrenatal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HeraBEAT
This application works with a specific ultrasound device to measure fetal heart rates. It is intended as a supplementary tool and users should always consult with their doctor for medical decisions.
- Fetal heart rate measurement
- Works with HeraBEAT Ultrasound Doppler Monitor Device
- Supplementary medical tool
- User-friendly interface
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HeraBEAT App works with the HeraBEAT Ultrasound Doppler Monitor Device, and allows you to measure your fetal's heart rate. Please consult with your doctor in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. Enjoy
iPrenatal
This app provides clear, easy-to-understand information about prenatal genetic testing, including chromosomes, conditions, and testing options like NIPT. Developed by medical specialists, it aims to help users have more informed discussions with their doctors.
- Prenatal genetic testing information
- Explanation of chromosomes and conditions
- Details on NIPT and other testing options
- Patient-friendly conversational language
- Multimedia experience with videos and illustrations
- Customizable audio narration
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Do you want to learn more about the genetic health of your baby? iPrenatal explains chromosomes, conditions that prenatal screening can identify, and testing options available including NIPT (noninvasive prenatal testing), and was developed by a team of doctors and genetic specialists from Roche. This app breaks down complex genetic information into easy-to-understand concepts and can be completed in less than 15 minutes. The content is provided for information purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician. By using this app before you see your doctor, you have more time to spend on meaningful discussions and ask the questions that matter. This application has the following features: • Comprehensive and accurate prenatal genetic testing information • Easy-to-use interface with patient-friendly conversational language • Rich multimedia experience with videos and illustrations • Customisable audio narration options for speed and pitch
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iPrenatal at 100% against HeraBEAT's 17%. iPrenatal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (26 vs 8). HeraBEAT's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (14.4 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iPrenatal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of HeraBEAT's written reviews are positive against 100% of iPrenatal's.
HeraBEAT ships an update fortnightly, iPrenatal every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HeraBEAT | iPrenatal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | HeraMed | F. Hoffmann-La Roche |
Customer experience
HeraBEAT
iPrenatal
In-app purchases
HeraBEAT
No in-app purchases
iPrenatal
No in-app purchases
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