Comparison

FITIV Pulse vs HeartCast

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

HeartCast

Broadcast your Apple Watch heart rate data in real-time to compatible cycling computers using Bluetooth. Offers direct or bridged modes for broad compatibility, with customizable heart rate zones and live updates on your iPhone's Dynamic Island and Lock Screen.

Highlights
  • Broadcast heart rate via BLE
  • Direct and Bridge modes
  • Real-time sync
  • Customizable heart rate zones
  • Dynamic Island & Lock Screen display
  • Privacy-focused local processing
Features
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BeatCast is a pure software solution that broadcasts real-time heart rate from your Apple Watch to cycling computers via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) — no chest strap needed. Key Features: • Direct Mode: Apple Watch broadcasts BLE heart rate signal directly. Search for "heart-watch" on your bike computer to connect. • Bridge Mode: Watch sends heart rate to iPhone, which broadcasts BLE signal (device name "heart-phone") for broader bike computer compatibility. • Real-time Sync: Watch and iPhone stay in sync via WatchConnectivity. • 5 Heart Rate Zones: Based on the Karvonen HRR formula, with customizable age and resting HR. • Dynamic Island & Lock Screen: Live heart rate, zone name, and connection status at a glance. • Privacy First: All data processed locally on device. No data uploaded to any server. Fully compliant with privacy regulations. Perfect for: • Monitoring heart rate on your bike computer while cycling • Replacing a traditional chest strap with just your Apple Watch • Tracking heart rate zones during indoor training

Screenshots

FITIV Pulse4 screens
HeartCast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HeartCast at none against FITIV Pulse's 10. HeartCast also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). FITIV Pulse's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 1). On price, ads, device support 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. HeartCast asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HeartCast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FITIV Pulse has 13K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FITIV Pulse ships an update fortnightly, HeartCast daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FITIV Pulse versus HeartCast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFITIV PulseHeartCast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (13K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size496 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMotiFIT Fitness Inc.Sichuan Palm Cloud Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

FITIV Pulse

All ratings12,684 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews1,569 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative17.0%

HeartCast

All ratings1 ratings
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

HeartCast

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

HeartCast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FITIV Pulse free?
FITIV Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HeartCast free?
HeartCast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FITIV Pulse or HeartCast?
HeartCast is rated higher. FITIV Pulse averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while HeartCast averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FITIV Pulse or HeartCast have ads?
Neither FITIV Pulse nor HeartCast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FITIV Pulse or HeartCast?
FITIV Pulse ships an update fortnightly, and HeartCast daily. Most recently, FITIV Pulse was updated on October 31, 2026 and HeartCast on October 25, 2026.

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