Comparison

SelfLoops HRV vs EVA Breathing

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

Head to head
About

SelfLoops HRV

This app measures and analyzes heart rate variability (HRV) using Bluetooth heart rate monitors. It helps users track recovery, stress, and training readiness to optimize performance. Advanced metrics are provided for sports science and research applications.

Highlights
  • Accurate HRV measurement
  • Daily recovery & readiness tracking
  • Clear trend monitoring
  • Intuitive interface
  • Bluetooth heart rate monitor compatible
  • Sports science metrics
Features
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SELFLOOPS HRV – Recovery, Readiness & Performance SELFLOOPS HRV is a professional-grade app to measure and analyze heart rate variability (HRV)—trusted by pro athletes, coaches, and researchers to track recovery, stress, fatigue, and training readiness. Using precise beat-to-beat (R-R interval) data from Bluetooth heart rate monitors, SELFLOOPS delivers highly accurate HRV insights used in sports science and performance optimization. Why track HRV? Heart Rate Variability (HRV) measures the variation between heartbeats and is one of the most reliable indicators of: 1. Recovery status 2. Training readiness 3. Stress and fatigue 4. Nervous system balance 5. Long-term performance Track your HRV daily to understand when to push harder or recover, reduce the risk of overtraining, and improve performance over time. Advanced HRV Analysis SELFLOOPS HRV provides the key metrics used in elite sports and scientific research: 1. RMSSD 2. ln(RMSSD) (HRV Score) 3. SDNN 4. pNN50 5. AVNN Key Features 1. Accurate HRV measurement from beat-to-beat data 2. Daily recovery & readiness tracking 3. Clear trends to monitor progress over time 4. Fast, simple, and intuitive interface 5. Compatible with leading Bluetooth heart rate monitors 6. Used in endurance, strength training, cycling, running, and fitness Device Compatibility Requires a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) heart rate monitor. For best accuracy, use a chest strap that supports R-R interval data. Not all heart rate monitors provide this data. Connection Tips If your sensor does not connect: 1. Make sure it is not connected to another app or device 2. Do not pair it directly in iOS Settings Disclaimer SELFLOOPS HRV is not a medical app and does not provide medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for any health-related decisions.

About

EVA Breathing

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EVA is a daily nervous system reset app designed to help you return to your body, interrupt mental loops, and create a deeper sense of safety through breath, presence, and guided self-inquiry. Instead of giving you more content to consume, EVA gives you a simple daily practice. Open the app, take ten conscious breaths, follow the session that meets you where you are, or answer one question that shifts your attention from fear back to presence. EVA is built around the idea that your nervous system is an information system. When old beliefs, emotional charges, and survival patterns keep running in the background, the body can stay locked in stress, even when nothing is happening in the present moment. EVA helps you work at the source. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH EVA Level 5 Breathing A five-layer conscious breathing protocol designed to bring you back into your body in just ten breaths. Use it before sleep, before a meeting, after a trigger, or anytime you feel yourself leaving the present moment. Quantum Questions Short, powerful questions designed to redirect the subconscious toward safety, possibility, and presence. One question can interrupt the loop and help you return to the part of you that already knows. Deep Sessions Guided SpellBreaking sessions for the exact experiences many people silently carry: exhaustion, feeling not enough, invisible walls, fear of being seen, and more. Choose by how you feel, not by what you think you need. 21-Day Nervous System Reset A structured three-week journey with one session per day. Move from foundation, to deepening, to integration through short daily lessons and guided experiences. Presence Bell A configurable reminder that invites you to take one breath and return throughout the day. Not another productivity notification, but a simple pattern interrupt. Cellular Rejuvenation A daily lesson and guided process built around nervous system safety, renewal, and presence. Learn Section Understand the principles behind EVA, including the nervous system, breath, subconscious patterns, neuroplasticity, epigenetics, and vagal science. WHY EVA IS DIFFERENT Most wellness apps focus on managing stress. EVA focuses on the belief, charge, or internal loop underneath it. This is not just relaxation. It is a daily practice for changing the information your body is running on. EVA is designed for the moment before sleep, the moment before the meeting, the moment after the trigger, and the moments when you feel something old taking over again. No experience is needed. The body already knows how to return. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION EVA offers a 7-day free trial with full access to all features. After the trial, you can choose a monthly or annual subscription. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID settings. EVA is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical or psychological condition. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact a qualified healthcare professional. Terms & Conditions: https://evabreathing.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

SelfLoops HRV4 screens
EVA Breathing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SelfLoops HRV at 18.0 against EVA Breathing's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. SelfLoops HRV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EVA Breathing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SelfLoops HRV versus EVA Breathing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelfLoops HRVEVA Breathing
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSelfLoopsFILIPPO PIETRANTONIO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SelfLoops HRV

One-time1
  • HRV premium$3.99
2 purchases

EVA Breathing

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Full Access7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is SelfLoops HRV free?
SelfLoops HRV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EVA Breathing free?
EVA Breathing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SelfLoops HRV or EVA Breathing have ads?
Neither SelfLoops HRV nor EVA Breathing shows ads.

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