# PHMS vs Beyond Oximeter

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.

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 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PHMS | Beyond Oximeter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phms/id908936490/reviews) | **[2.0 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-oximeter/id1605638778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **76** |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **13.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 63 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Contec Medical Systems Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/908936493) | [Intelliworks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448088763) |

## What reviewers say

### PHMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phms/id908936490)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Beyond Oximeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-oximeter/id1605638778)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Device hardware seems good
- 👍 Guest mode works without issue
- 👍 Syncs well with Apple Health
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Transfers data to Apple Health without issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot create account
- 🐛 Cannot change password
- 🐛 Password too long or not strong enough
- 🐛 Bluetooth functionality does not work
- 🐛 App is unstable and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot change password
- Cannot create an account
- Password requirements are too strict or unclear
- Bluetooth pairing issues
- App freezes or crashes

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PHMS free?

PHMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Beyond Oximeter free?

Beyond Oximeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PHMS or Beyond Oximeter?

Beyond Oximeter is rated higher. PHMS averages 1.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Beyond Oximeter averages 2.0 from 76 ratings.

### Do PHMS or Beyond Oximeter have ads?

Neither PHMS nor Beyond Oximeter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PHMS or Beyond Oximeter?

PHMS ships an update every 2 months, and Beyond Oximeter every 3 months. Most recently, PHMS was updated on October 2, 2026 and Beyond Oximeter on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*