Comparison

FITIV Pulse vs Audio BPM Workout

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

Head to head
About

FITIV Pulse

This app is a comprehensive health and fitness tracker that monitors workouts, heart rate, sleep, and recovery. It provides actionable insights to help users train smarter and achieve their fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Heart rate zone training
  • HRV and recovery tracking
  • Sleep monitoring
  • Workout tracking for various activities
  • Strength training log
  • Advanced performance metrics
Features
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TRAIN. RECOVER. ACHIEVE. FITIV is the all-in-one workout and health tracker that helps you train smarter with heart rate zones, HRV, sleep, recovery, and strength. New: connect your Fitbit, including Fitbit Air, through Google Health and see everything in one place. Track workouts, heart rate, calories, recovery, sleep, stress, training load, and strength training in one powerful performance app for Apple Watch, Fitbit (including Fitbit Air), Garmin watches, Bluetooth heart rate monitors, WHOOP, Oura, AirPods Pro (3rd generation), and Powerbeats Pro 2. NEW: FITBIT AIR AND GOOGLE HEALTH • Connect your Fitbit or Fitbit Air through Google Health • Sync workouts, steps, sleep, heart rate, weight, and vitals into FITIV • Save your FITIV workouts and weight back to Google Health • Health Data Sources: see which app and device recorded each metric, turn sources on or off, and rank your sleep sources HEART RATE MONITOR & ZONE TRAINING • Live heart rate monitoring during workouts • Heart rate zone tracking for cardio, endurance, and interval training • Resting heart rate insights • Live heart rate from Bluetooth monitors, AirPods Pro (3rd generation), and Powerbeats Pro 2 • Broadcast heart rate to Peloton, Zwift, Concept2, and compatible gym equipment • Live coaching with real-time voice feedback during workouts RECOVERY, SLEEP & READINESS Recovery drives performance. FITIV helps you understand when to push and when to recover. • Sleep tracking with overnight metrics and vitals • HRV tracking and recovery insights • Stress tracking and daily strain monitoring • Training readiness, recovery score, and recovery trends WORKOUT TRACKING FOR EVERY WAY YOU TRAIN • Workout tracking for cardio, gym, intervals, and endurance sessions • HIIT timer and interval workout support • GPS workout maps with pace and heart rate overlays • Advanced workout metrics, including training load and VO2 • Live streaming workout data from Apple Watch to iPhone STRENGTH TRAINING & GYM LOG • Log reps, sets, weight, and training volume • Workout templates with folders, or start an empty session in one tap • Smart exercise search that understands shorthand like RDL • 44 new exercises and rewritten how-to instructions • Track personal records, strength progress, and progressive overload WEIGHT & GLP-1 MEDICATION TRACKING Lose the weight, not the muscle. Experts recommend strength training while on GLP-1 medications, and FITIV is built to track both. • Log doses for Zepbound, Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy, and other GLP-1 injections and pills • Dose reminders, titration schedules, and estimated medication levels • Daily side effect check-ins to spot patterns • Weight trend and goals, with progress per medication, and a shareable milestone when you reach your goal ADVANCED PERFORMANCE & HEALTH METRICS • Training load tracking with TRIMP, TSS, and active calorie-based load • Advanced running metrics, including stride length, running power, and vertical oscillation COMPATIBLE DEVICES & INTEGRATIONS • Apple Watch and iPhone • Fitbit (including Fitbit Air) through Google Health • Garmin watches • Bluetooth heart rate monitors: Polar, Scosche, COOSPO, Myzone, and more • AirPods Pro (3rd generation) and Powerbeats Pro 2 • WHOOP, Oura, and other connected fitness platforms • Google Health, MyFitnessPal, Strava, TrainingPeaks, Lose It!, Peloton, Zwift, and Spotify • Support for widgets, complications, Live Activities, and Dynamic Island Upgrade to FITIV Pro to unlock advanced recovery analytics, training readiness, deeper metrics, and structured workout features. SUBSCRIPTION & TERMS FITIV Pro offers monthly and yearly auto-renewing subscriptions, charged to your Apple ID. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before renewal. Terms of Service: https://fitiv.com/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://fitiv.com/privacy-policy

About

Audio BPM Workout

Train effectively by staying in your optimal heart rate zone with real-time voice coaching. This app provides audio updates and a live heart rate chart, eliminating the need to constantly check your screen. It requires a compatible Bluetooth heart rate monitor.

Highlights
  • Real-time voice announcements
  • Live heart rate chart
  • Bluetooth heart rate monitor compatibility
  • Customizable announcement frequency
  • Distraction-free interface
  • 100% private, no data collection
Features
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Train in your optimal heart rate zone with real-time voice coaching. No screen watching required. Important: Requires a dedicated Bluetooth heart rate monitor. Apple Watches don't broadcast heart rate data to third-party apps. COMPATIBLE DEVICES: Works with dedicated Bluetooth heart rate monitors including: • Chest straps (Polar H9/H10, Garmin HRM-Pro, Wahoo TICKR) • Armband monitors (Polar OH1, Scosche Rhythm24, Wahoo TICKR FIT) • Fitness wearables (Whoop 4.0 in Live Data mode, MyZone MZ-3) • Any device broadcasting standard Bluetooth Low Energy heart rate data Does NOT work with: Apple Watch, or some other smartwatches. Heart rate zone training is how elite athletes maximize every workout - now it's simple for everyone. Stop guessing if you're working too hard or too easy. Your heart rate tells you exactly where you are, making every session more effective. KEY FEATURES: • Voice Announcements - Real-time audio updates keep you in the perfect zone without checking your screen • Live Heart Rate Chart - Beautiful real-time visualization of your effort • Dedicated Device Compatibility - Works with Bluetooth heart rate monitors (Polar, Garmin, Wahoo chest straps, etc.) • Customizable Settings - Adjust announcement frequency for your workout style • Clean Interface - Distraction-free design that works in any lighting • 100% Private - No data collection, analytics, or login required • Completely Free - No ads, no in-app purchases Perfect for runners, cyclists, and anyone serious about effective cardio training. Medical Disclaimer: This app is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Screenshots

FITIV Pulse4 screens
Audio BPM Workout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Audio BPM Workout at none against FITIV Pulse's 10. Audio BPM Workout also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). FITIV Pulse's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 9) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement 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. FITIV Pulse sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Audio BPM Workout asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for FITIV Pulse against 4.6 for Audio BPM Workout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FITIV Pulse has 13K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of FITIV Pulse's written reviews are positive against 100% of Audio BPM Workout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FITIV Pulse ships an update fortnightly, Audio BPM Workout daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FITIV Pulse versus Audio BPM Workout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFITIV PulseAudio BPM Workout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (13K ratings) — better4.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews75.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better9
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size496 MB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMotiFIT Fitness Inc.Chris Bracewell

Customer experience

FITIV Pulse

All ratings12,684 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews1,564 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral7.1%
Negative17.1%

Audio BPM Workout

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

FITIV Pulse

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent disconnects from Apple Watch during workouts
  • Inaccurate calorie tracking and data reporting
  • Issues with GPS tracking and mapping, including incorrect distance and route recording
  • Syncing problems leading to data loss and inconsistencies
  • Crashes and performance issues following recent app updates

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add support for more workout types (e.g. rowing, CrossFit)
  • Improve customization options for workouts and data displays
  • Implement a more robust and reliable GPS tracking system
  • Add the ability to edit workout details and duration
  • Improve syncing and data integration with other fitness apps
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  • Provide more detailed sleep and recovery tracking
  • Implement a more intuitive and streamlined user interface
  • Reduce the frequency and intrusiveness of review prompts

Audio BPM Workout

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

FITIV Pulse

Subscriptions7
  • FITIV (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • FITIV$4.991 Month
  • FITIV2 variants$9.991 Year
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  • FITIV Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • FITIV7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • FITIV1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • FITIV Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • PRO Membership$4.99
  • PRO Membership$9.99
None

Audio BPM Workout

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FITIV Pulse free?
FITIV Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audio BPM Workout free?
Audio BPM Workout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FITIV Pulse or Audio BPM Workout?
FITIV Pulse is rated higher. FITIV Pulse averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Audio BPM Workout averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do FITIV Pulse or Audio BPM Workout have ads?
Neither FITIV Pulse nor Audio BPM Workout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FITIV Pulse or Audio BPM Workout?
FITIV Pulse ships an update fortnightly, and Audio BPM Workout daily. Most recently, FITIV Pulse was updated on October 25, 2026 and Audio BPM Workout on October 24, 2026.

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