PHMS vs Beyond Oximeter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Bluetooth data collection
- Local data saving
- Cloud server upload option
- Personal health data viewing
- Health trend charts
- Apple HealthKit integration
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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.
Beyond Oximeter
Monitor your vital signs like SpO2, pulse, and respiratory rate in real-time. Record, share, and view trend graphs of your measurements. Requires a Bluetooth-enabled device to function.
- Real-time SpO2 and pulse rate monitoring
- Respiratory rate and PI tracking
- Vital sign trend graphs
- Data recording and playback
- Share measurement reports
- Apple Health sync
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Beyond Med Shop Oximeter provides you with a variety of services, including real-time measurement of your vital signs, data recording sharing, viewing device instructions, etc. Before using the service, you need to register for an account in the APP. After sign in, the APP will automatically search and connect to your oximeter device. Note: To use the app, a Bluetooth-enabled Beyond Med Shop Oximeter is required. -What you can get with this APP: -View SpO2, pulse rate, respiratory rate, PI (Perfusion Index) in real-time. -View the vital signs trend graph. -Record and playback trend changes. -View or delete records. -Share your data measurement report -Apple Health Sync: Save all your data to Apple Health -View device instructions Declaration of jurisdiction: The medical hardware is licensed for use in the USA. If using this App outside of USA， it is your responsibility to comply with applicable local laws. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: The data provided by this app is not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes; If you have any health conditions, please be sure to consult your doctor. Note: The Beyond Med Shop Oximeter APP is designed to work only with Bluetooth-enabled Beyond Med Shop Oximeter device. To learn more about this device or to purchase it, please visit www.beyondmedshop.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Beyond Oximeter at 2.0 against PHMS's 1.6. Beyond Oximeter also leads on ratings volume (76 vs 9) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
Beyond Oximeter holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beyond Oximeter has 76 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of PHMS's written reviews are positive against 13% of Beyond Oximeter's.
PHMS ships an update every 2 months, Beyond Oximeter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PHMS | Beyond Oximeter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (9 ratings) | 2.0 (76 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | 13.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 76 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Contec Medical Systems Co., Ltd. | Intelliworks, LLC |
Customer experience
PHMS
Beyond Oximeter
Bugs and requests
PHMS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Beyond Oximeter
Reported bugs
14 issues- Cannot change password
- Cannot create an account
- Password requirements are too strict or unclear
- Bluetooth pairing issues
- App freezes or crashes
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- Data sync issues with Apple Health
- Cannot paste passwords or use password managers
- Verification code not received via email
- App requires frequent re-login
- App shuts down unexpectedly
- App does not remember password or Face ID
- Data displayed in the app does not match the device
- Date picker and keyboard issues during account creation
- App does not sync accurately to Health
Requested features
6 requests- Show tracings on the report
- Allow recording notes for readings
- App for Apple Watch
- More history at a glance
- Dark mode/blackout feature for screen brightness
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- Ability to record preview heart rate
In-app purchases
PHMS
No in-app purchases
Beyond Oximeter
No in-app purchases
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