Comparison

SweetBeat HRV vs Gupta Program Brain Retraining

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

Head to head
About

SweetBeat HRV

This app analyzes heart rate variability (HRV) and stress levels to provide insights into your health and how your activities impact it. It requires external hardware for accurate HRV measurement and offers features for stress monitoring, training recommendations, and data export.

Highlights
  • HRV and stress analysis
  • Real-time stress monitoring
  • HRV for training recommendations
  • KardiaMobile 6L integration
  • RR interval data export
  • Apple Health data import
  • Customizable relax screen
Features
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By analyzing HRV and Stress along with additional data, SweetBeat HRV provides a deeper dive into health and provides insight into what activities you engage in that effect the health metrics you care about. IMPORTANT: SweetBeat requires external hardware: A tested Bluetooth Low Energy Heart Rate Monitor or KardiaMobile 6L hand held heart rate monitor. While other manufacturers wrist worn devices work well for heart rate, their wrist worn heart rate monitors are not accurate enough for HRV and so are not supported. The iWatch is not supported. •Please visit https://www.sweetwaterhrv.com/healthsensors.shtml for a list of compatible Heart Rate Monitors devices. SweetBeat HRV will also import your Apple Health app data (SDNN, Resting Heart Rate, Average Heart Rate) that is collected by the iWatch or other devices authorized to store metric in the Health app. This data is for viewing purposes only and is not used in any HRV calculation. SweetBeat has two main components: •Monitor Stress •HRV for Training/Recovery •KardiaMobile 6L 3 Minute CheckUp Monitor Stress: With SweetBeatHRV, you can see your stress levels in real time, giving you the ability to take action to reduce stress. If your chosen stress threshold is reached, SweetBeat’s Relax screen prompts you with a deep breathing screen that includes calming images. •Stats: The stats screen more widely referred to as the “geek” screen, shows all the metrics being measured. If using the HealthPatch, the user can view the additional provided metrics. •Graph: The graph screen shows a real-time building graph of your heart rate from RR Intervals. Turning the phone 90 degrees counter-clockwise will bring up the graph in landscape. •Export RR Intervals: SweetBeat provides RR interval export capability along with other raw data files in .csv format. HRV For Training: In competitive sports, improved performance is often affected by alternating periods of intensive training with periods of relative rest. SweetBeatHRV measures HRV, an objective measure of your body’s response to each workout and provides training recommendations based on the morning reading. KardiaMobile 6L 3 Minute CheckUp: With SweetBeatHRV and the KardiaMobile 6L hand held device, you can measure your HRV with a 3 minute countdown timer. This type of session can be used conveniently any time of the day when you want to check your HRV and stress levels. The KardiaMobile 6L hand held device is convenient and eliminates the need of a heart rate monitor chest strap. Please note that the KardiaMobile 6L device is the only KardiaMobile device that is presently supported by SweetBeat HRV. SweetBeat Features: •Customize your Relax screen images with your favorite pictures. •Track your heart rate recovery after exercising. •Save and upload sessions to your secure SweetWater Health account at www.BeatHealthy.com. •Email your RRs and session data for personal analysis off-line •View your Apple Health data with trend lines

About

Gupta Program Brain Retraining

This program offers a neuroplasticity approach to help individuals manage and recover from a wide range of chronic illnesses. It provides access to educational videos, audio exercises, and community support to facilitate healing and improve quality of life.

Highlights
  • Neuroplasticity brain retraining
  • Interactive video sessions
  • Audio exercises
  • Weekly webinars
  • Supportive community network
  • Free trial access
Features
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Experience relief from a range of chronic conditions including Long Haul, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), M.E., Fibromyalgia, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, Electrical Sensitivities, Mold Illness, CIRS, MCAS, Pain Syndromes, Anxiety/Panic, Adrenal Fatigue, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, SIBO, Burnout, Lyme, Dysautonomia, POTS, and related conditions. Download our free app now to access our transformative free trial. Get instant access to free videos, audios, and events that can change your life. Our program features 15 interactive video sessions, 30+ audio exercises, weekly webinars, and a supportive community network. Renowned doctors and specialists highly recommend our program. In fact, a recent randomized controlled trial demonstrated its superior effectiveness in treating Fibromyalgia. Join the thousands who have experienced remarkable benefits from our neuroplasticity “limbic” brain retraining program. Start your journey towards healing and reclaiming your life today. Download the app for free and embark on your transformational path. Many world-renowned Doctors and specialists recommend the program to their patients: Dr. Neil Nathan MD - Global Renowned Expert in Mold Illness, Founding Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine "The majority of patients that I treat with chronic infections, such as Lyme disease, and chronic environmental toxicity, like mold, develop severe limbic dysfunction. I have found Ashok Gupta's program to be of great benefit in helping these patients to heal. In fact, when patients have become unusually sensitive or reactive, it is mandatory that they start with limbic retraining or they are not likely to make much progress. Hundreds of my patients have reported marked benefits from Ashok’s materials and I strongly encourage their use." Evan Brand, CFMP, FNTP - Functional Medicine Expert, Podcast Host and Author "As a Functional Medicine Practitioner, I've suffered my own series of health challenges. The Gupta Program has been the neuroplasticity piece that was missing from my personal and clinical protocols. I'm recommending literally almost every client we have to take the Gupta Program, especially since I've already seen progress in myself using the course. Change is possible!" Beth O'Hara, Doctorate in Naturopathy - Specializing in Functional Naturopathy, Mast Cell Activation (MCAS) and Histamine Specialist "At Mast Cell 360, the Gupta Program is a part of our core program for those with complex, chronic Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance, Mold Toxicity, and related conditions. It was such a game-changer for our clients, we made it one of the first steps for anyone starting the Mast Cell 360 program. Thank you for offering this amazing program for those who are suffering to help them get their health and lives back!! It is truly a service to the world." Dr. Michael Ruscio DNM, DC Functional Medicine Expert The Austin Center for Functional Medicine “The Gupta Program is one of a kind, helping patients improve their health in a variety of ways and addressing a multitude of ailments.” Dr. Lauryn Lax, OTR, NTP Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Nutritionist, & Functional Medicine. Author. “This program works! The limbic system-immune connection is an often overlooked link in the chronic illness puzzle and a huge game changer in helping patients bust through the ceilings they are hitting in their health. What I love most about the Gupta Program is its holistic nature. It acknowledges all areas of health (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual) so you leave no stones unturned in getting to the root causes of your greatest health challenges." Dr Tina Peers MBBS.DRCOG DFSRH FFSRH The Menopause Consultancy & MCAS Expert Terms of Use: mightynetworks.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

SweetBeat HRV4 screens
Gupta Program Brain Retraining4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gupta Program Brain Retraining at Free against SweetBeat HRV's $9.99. Gupta Program Brain Retraining also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). SweetBeat HRV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and chart position (#119 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Gupta Program Brain Retraining is free to download; SweetBeat HRV costs $9.99 up front. Gupta Program Brain Retraining sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $279.99 per year. SweetBeat HRV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gupta Program Brain Retraining holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gupta Program Brain Retraining has 212 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of SweetBeat HRV's written reviews are positive against 79% of Gupta Program Brain Retraining's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SweetBeat HRV ships an update every 3 months, Gupta Program Brain Retraining weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
SweetBeat HRV versus Gupta Program Brain Retraining: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSweetBeat HRVGupta Program Brain Retraining
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (24 ratings)4.8 (212 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.9% of reviews78.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24212 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#119 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB138 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperSweetWater HealthHarley Street Solutions LTD

Customer experience

SweetBeat HRV

All ratings24 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive64.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative29.8%

Gupta Program Brain Retraining

All ratings210 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative18.4%

User reviews

SweetBeat HRV

From 24 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📊 Extensive and accurate data
  • 📈 Detailed HRV metrics (HF, LF, VLF)
  • 💨 Respiration rate & heart capacity
  • ✨ Beautiful graphics
  • 🤝 Fantastic support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App is buggy
  • 📱 UI issues on specific devices (iPhone SE, iPad)
  • 🔄 Upgrade issues
  • ❌ Won't pair with devices
  • 💸 Redundant hardware required

Gupta Program Brain Retraining

From 212 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Life-changing program for chronic illness
  • 🧠 Effective neuroplasticity/brain retraining
  • 💡 Comprehensive and holistic approach
  • 🧘‍♀️ Helpful meditations and exercises
  • 🤝 Supportive community and coaches

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App update issues
  • 💰 High yearly subscription cost
  • 🤔 Reviews feel fake/paid for
  • ❓ Deceptive pricing tactics
  • 😵‍💫 Confusing and convoluted UX

Bugs and requests

SweetBeat HRV

Reported bugs

75 issues
  • App no longer usable on iPhone SE
  • App useless on mini iPad
  • App no longer functions after upgrade
  • Cannot see HRV after upgrade
  • New reading shows everything but HRV
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  • Won't pair with Withings HR
  • No response from company
  • Almost nothing worked
  • App insisted on buying redundant hardware
  • Charts unreadable and a joke
  • Desktop view of progress doesn't work
  • App often closes after a few hours
  • App crashes frequently
  • False HRV readings and advice
  • Summary screen HRV higher than detailed screens
  • App unstable with latest OS updates
  • Cannot save sessions or call up older sessions without crashing
  • Cannot sign up, password not accepted
  • Cannot click "agree to terms and conditions"
  • Cannot find Garmin HRM
  • App crashes at the end of HRV training
  • Other readings don't work well
  • Charts are difficult to maneuver
  • Polar H7 sync issues with iOS 9
  • Customer support nonresponsive
  • Polar HR strap stopped working
  • iPhone 6S no longer connects to Polar H7
  • New graphs caused stress level to rise
  • Cannot select between HRV, HR, or stress level
  • Newest version still very buggy
  • Food sensitivity testing button not showing
  • Version 1.3.0 issues
  • App doesn't see HR monitor
  • App crashes a lot
  • Sync issues with Polar H7
  • App no longer connects to Polar H7
  • App crashes at the end of HRV training
  • Other readings still don't work well
  • Charts are difficult to maneuver
  • App unstable with latest OS updates
  • Cannot save sessions or call up older sessions without crashing
  • App no longer usable on iPhone SE
  • App useless on mini iPad
  • App no longer functions after upgrade
  • Cannot see HRV after upgrade
  • New reading shows everything but HRV
  • Won't pair with Withings HR
  • No response from company
  • Almost nothing worked
  • App insisted on buying redundant hardware
  • Charts unreadable and a joke
  • Desktop view of progress doesn't work
  • App often closes after a few hours
  • App crashes frequently
  • False HRV readings and advice
  • Summary screen HRV higher than detailed screens
  • App unstable with latest OS updates
  • Cannot save sessions or call up older sessions without crashing
  • Cannot sign up, password not accepted
  • Cannot click "agree to terms and conditions"
  • Cannot find Garmin HRM
  • App crashes at the end of HRV training
  • Other readings don't work well
  • Charts are difficult to maneuver
  • Polar H7 sync issues with iOS 9
  • Customer support nonresponsive
  • Polar HR strap stopped working
  • iPhone 6S no longer connects to Polar H7
  • New graphs caused stress level to rise
  • Cannot select between HRV, HR, or stress level
  • Newest version still very buggy
  • Food sensitivity testing button not showing
  • Version 1.3.0 issues
  • App doesn't see HR monitor
  • App crashes a lot

Requested features

21 requests
  • Improve UI for iPad
  • Add swipe functionality for charts
  • Customizable HR zones and alarms
  • Integrate with workout monitoring apps
  • Update app for stability
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  • Improve audio for breathing guide
  • Add monitoring feature
  • Refine graphical interface for iPad
  • Update app to look modern
  • Make app screen size for iPad
  • Add workout tracing integration
  • Improve audio design for breathing guide
  • Add option to turn off recommendations
  • Improve user experience with chart navigation
  • Add instant RR heart rate graph
  • Add options to change resonance pace
  • Fix bugs and improve stability
  • Improve HR alarm functionality
  • Add custom HR color zones
  • Improve food sensitivity testing button visibility
  • Add more intuitive help resources

Gupta Program Brain Retraining

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cannot access program on new iPhone app
  • Error message with swirling circle on update
  • Login issues (password errors, magic link not received)
  • Paid for old app, no access to new one
  • Support not responding

Requested features

5 requests
  • Full German translation for app content
  • German chat support
  • Improved app UX/design
  • Access content without the app
  • More accessible pricing

In-app purchases

None

SweetBeat HRV

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Gupta Program Brain Retraining

Subscriptions4
  • Annual Plan2 variants$279.991 Year
  • Annual Plan2 variants$349.991 Year
  • Annual Plan7 variants$399.991 Year
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  • Annual Plan2 variants$499.991 Year
One-time4
  • One Time Purchase Plan2 variants$69.99
  • One Time Purchase Plan$99.99
  • One Time Purchase Plan$149.99
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  • One Time Purchase Plan5 variants$199.99

Questions

Is SweetBeat HRV free?
SweetBeat HRV costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gupta Program Brain Retraining free?
Gupta Program Brain Retraining is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SweetBeat HRV or Gupta Program Brain Retraining?
Gupta Program Brain Retraining is rated higher. SweetBeat HRV averages 3.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Gupta Program Brain Retraining averages 4.8 from 212 ratings.
Do SweetBeat HRV or Gupta Program Brain Retraining have ads?
Neither SweetBeat HRV nor Gupta Program Brain Retraining shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SweetBeat HRV or Gupta Program Brain Retraining?
SweetBeat HRV ships an update every 3 months, and Gupta Program Brain Retraining weekly. Most recently, SweetBeat HRV was updated on October 29, 2026 and Gupta Program Brain Retraining on October 27, 2026.

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