Comparison

PHMS vs S

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

Head to head
About

PHMS

This app connects to various medical testing devices via Bluetooth to collect and store your health data. View personal health metrics and trend charts, with the option to sync data to cloud servers or Apple HealthKit. Consult a doctor before making medical decisions based on the app's information.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth data collection
  • Local data saving
  • Cloud server upload option
  • Personal health data viewing
  • Health trend charts
  • Apple HealthKit integration
Features
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PHMS App is used with CONTEC's various medical-grade testing devices. It collects data from the device via Bluetooth. The data can be saved locally and not displayed online. If necessary, the data can be uploaded to the Kangtai Cloud Health server. PHMS App has the functions of viewing personal health data and health trend charts. PHMS supports the following health devices: * Pulse oximeter * Electronic blood pressure monitor * Urine analyzer * Spirometer * Portable electrocardiometer * Ear thermometer PHMS can be linked to Apple HealthKit, and each measurement result can be synchronized to Apple HealthKit (iPad series products do not support this operation). Open Apple HealthKit --> Data Source tab --> Kangtai Cloud Health to set the data items you need PHMS to synchronize. [Disclaimer] Users should consult a doctor before making any medical decisions using the App. Health consultation answers are only for users' reference as health consultation suggestions, but are not used as a basis for diagnosis, confirmation and treatment, nor as any legally binding written proof documents. If users use this as a basis for diagnosis and treatment, any negative impact or even loss caused by it shall be the responsibility of the user, and the platform shall not be responsible. [Jurisdiction Statement] We control and operate this App in China. The hardware devices connected to the App are only licensed for use in China. We do not make any statement about the applicability of any material on this App in any other place. If you choose to access this App from other places, you are responsible for complying with local applicable laws.

About

S

Features
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S-Patch Sports is a heart rate (HR) monitoring app designed for personal use during exercise or workouts. This app must be paired with the S-Patch wearable HR tracking device to function. Once connected via Bluetooth, the S-Patch Sports App displays HR in real-time, with color-coded indicators for different HR ranges. - Blue: HR less than 60 - Green: HR between 60 and 100 - Yellow: HR between 100 and 160 - Red: HR above 160 Intended Use:
 The S-Patch Sports App is a fitness tracking tool designed for personal use only. It is not intended for medical diagnosis, treatment, or monitoring of any medical conditions. The app should only be used to track heart rate during workouts. Disclaimer:
 This app does not provide medical advice. The displayed HR values are for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical judgment. Consult a physician if you experience abnormal heart-related symptoms. Jurisdiction Statement:
 The S-Patch Sports App and the S-Patch device are approved for use in South Korea and the United States. The S-Patch device is FDA-cleared for use in the United States.
Use of the S-Patch Sports App outside these regions is not permitted unless additional regulatory clearances are obtained. This app is intended for personal fitness tracking purposes only and is not a medical device for diagnostic use. The app should not be used to diagnose, treat, or monitor any medical conditions. The overall solution consists of: a) S-Patch, an FDA-cleared HR monitoring device that continuously measures heart rate (HR) and streams it to a mobile app;. b) S-Patch Sports App, a mobile application that displays real-time HR values as received from the S-Patch device. Key features of the S-Patch Sports App: - Connects to a specific S-Patch device - Displays incoming HR in real-time - Starts and ends HR tracking - Shows color indicators for HR values The S-Patch Sports App requires a Serial Number from the S-Patch device to activate. To continuously display HR, the App must remain connected to the S-Patch device.

Screenshots

PHMS4 screens
S3 screens

Verdict

The call

PHMS and S are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PHMS ships an update every 2 months, S monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PHMS versus S: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPHMSS
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB17 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperContec Medical Systems Co., Ltd.Wellysis Corp.

In-app purchases

None

PHMS

No in-app purchases

None

S

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PHMS free?
PHMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is S free?
S is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PHMS or S have ads?
Neither PHMS nor S shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PHMS or S?
PHMS ships an update every 2 months, and S monthly. Most recently, PHMS was updated on October 2, 2026 and S on September 28, 2026.

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