Comparison

Elite HRV vs Pulsedo

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

Head to head
About

Elite HRV

Monitor your stress, recovery, and well-being with this heart rate variability (HRV) tracking app. It helps prevent burnout, optimize training, and reduce stress by providing insights into your autonomic nervous system balance. Achieve better sleep, build resilience, and objectively measure progress toward your wellness goals.

Highlights
  • Daily HRV & Morning Readiness Score
  • Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) balance gauge
  • HRV Metrics (Time-domain and Frequency-domain)
  • Guided breathing exercises
  • HRV biofeedback training
  • Team Coaching Platform
Features
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Are you looking for an accurate and easy-to-use heart rate variability (HRV) tracking app to monitor your stress and well-being? The Elite HRV Wellness app gives you a deeper understanding of your stress, recovery, and well-being. Download the app today to: -Prevent burnout and improve well-being -Optimize your training and recovery -Reduce stress & predict illness risk -Boost resilience and balance your nervous system -Get out of survival mode (fight or flight) and into recovery mode -Identify sources of chronic inflammation -Stay accountable and objectively measure progress toward your goals. The Elite HRV Wellness app is free for personal use. HRV-capable sensor required -Recommended HRV Sensor: https://elitehrv.com/corsense -All Compatible HRV Sensors: http://www.elitehrv.com/compatible-devices -Bluetooth 4.0 is recommended. ANT+ is supported for some devices. "An excellent way to quantify your recovery and take the emotional bias out of your training intentions. Let the numbers do the talking." Elite HRV removes the guesswork by answering questions like: -Am I getting enough quality sleep? -Should I prioritize self-care today? -Am I at risk for burnout? -Did I recover well after my last workout? -Can I push hard today? Accuracy is our first priority --> Our accuracy is comparable to a 5-lead EEG, the gold-standard for HRV analysis. It is continually tested for accuracy through our research partnerships with 115+ universities including Harvard Medical School and Columbia University. The app is used by elite athletes, doctors, police, fire, military personnel and individuals seeking to improve their well-being and performance. Rewire Your Stress Response with HRV Biofeedback --> Get exclusive access to Dr. Leah Lagos's 10-week Guided Biofeedback Breathing Program called "Heart Breath Mind: Train your heart to conquer stress and achieve success." Dr. Lagos uses this program to help her patients and clients regulate their emotions, get better sleep, build resilience to stress, and improve their mental and physical performance. Important App Features: + Daily HRV & Morning Readiness Score + Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) balance gauge + HRV Metrics (Time-domain and Frequency-domain) + Guided breathing + HRV biofeedback training + Team Coaching Platform Find out if you are parasympathetic dominant or sympathetic dominant - are you constantly in fight or flight (stress) mode? And learn breathing techniques to quickly rebalance your nervous system and prime you for deep sleep. Monitor progress during your recovery journey from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), Fibromyalgia, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and chronic pain. Why choose Elite HRV? + HRV readings take as little as 60 seconds + Automated signal cleaning and artifact removal + Population data from the largest HRV database + Export your HR and HRV data + Secure backup + Gold standard HRV accuracy Elite HRV Integrates with Apple Health, Training Peaks, Heads Up Health, Final Surge, Strava, and Sport Tracks. Live HRV Biofeedback features include: + Resonance/Coherence Breathing Pacer + Real Time/Live HRV charted visually + Audio and visual breathing pacer + Set the breathing pacer to your personal resonance frequency Easily tag and organize your HRV scores with contextual data for more useful trending and analysis. Create custom tags or choose from tags like: + Exercise and RPE + Sleep tracking + Mood + Blood glucose + Bodyweight + Energy and soreness ratings + Custom user-defined tags + and more! Using tags you can track heart rate recovery (HRR), post-exercise cool down, the effects of alcohol, or just about anything you can imagine. Elite HRV for Teams Automatically sync your HRV data to your coach, doctor, trainer, or group leader. Teams, groups, and gyms will save hours each day by analyzing their members' data all in one place. Download the Elite HRV Wellness App now!

About

Pulsedo

Track your pulse, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and body temperature. Analyze your health indicators with detailed measurements and a meditation section to help restore your heart rate. Unlimited access to all features is available with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Heart rate monitor
  • Store blood pressure data
  • Save blood oxygen levels
  • Save body temperature data
  • Meditation section
  • Measurement analytics
Features
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Warning Notice: See the Doctor First. This app helps to measure the pulse and enter data on your temperature, pressure, oxygen level. If you are experiencing health problems, we strongly recommend that you consult a doctor first. Now you can check your health status with the Health Monitor Pulsedo app. No matter where you are or what you're doing, you'll always have your health indicators under control. In the app, you have access to: - Heart rate monitor - Store blood pressure data - Saving your blood oxygen levels (saturation) - Saving data about Body Temperature - Meditation section to calm your nerves and restore your heart rate - Analytics of your measurements You can use all of this for an unlimited amount of time. Subscription price and conditions: Pulsedo offers an annual subscription with auto-renewal for $49.90 per year and $4.49 per week, which will give you unlimited access to all features. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes account when you confirm the purchase of your initial subscription. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Within 24 hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for the renewal and the renewal fee will be determined. You can manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal by going to Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial period, if offered, will be canceled upon purchase of the subscription, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://pulsedo.app/terms

Screenshots

Elite HRV4 screens
Pulsedo4 screens

Verdict

The call

Elite HRV and Pulsedo both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Elite HRV's written reviews are positive against 13% of Pulsedo's. Elite HRV also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Elite HRV sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Pulsedo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Elite HRV holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.8K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Elite HRV's written reviews are positive against 13% of Pulsedo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elite HRV ships an update monthly, Pulsedo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Elite HRV versus Pulsedo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElite HRVPulsedo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.8K ratings) — better4.5 (3.3K ratings)
Positive reviews69.9% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings6.8K — better3.3K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElite HRV IncOleskii Novikov

Customer experience

Elite HRV

All ratings6,835 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews395 reviews
Positive69.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative23.3%

Pulsedo

All ratings3,281 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative85.0%

Bugs and requests

Elite HRV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pulsedo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Unable to measure heart rate
  • Subscription charges even after cancellation

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to measure blood pressure and oxygen levels without subscription
  • More detailed health tracking and analysis features

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Elite HRV

One-time2
  • Dark mode theme$0.99
  • Premium Integrations$4.99
7 purchases

Pulsedo

Subscriptions6
  • 1 week subs for Pulsedo3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 1 week subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 1 week discount subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • 1 Month Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • 1 year subscription$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Endless Subscription$99.99

Questions

Is Elite HRV free?
Elite HRV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pulsedo free?
Pulsedo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Elite HRV or Pulsedo?
Elite HRV is rated higher. Elite HRV averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Pulsedo averages 4.5 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Elite HRV or Pulsedo have ads?
Pulsedo shows ads; Elite HRV does not.
Which is updated more often, Elite HRV or Pulsedo?
Elite HRV ships an update monthly, and Pulsedo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Elite HRV was updated on September 20, 2026 and Pulsedo on September 23, 2026.

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