# Celtic Mandalynths vs HeartMath

The clearest difference is rating: HeartMath at 4.9 against Celtic Mandalynths's 3.5. HeartMath also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 54 months). Celtic Mandalynths's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Celtic Mandalynths sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and HeartMath sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $79.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HeartMath holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeartMath has 4.8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Celtic Mandalynths's written reviews are positive against 74% of HeartMath's.

Celtic Mandalynths ships an update every 54 months, HeartMath every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Celtic Mandalynths | HeartMath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celtic-mandalynths/id958980279/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartmath/id6446414998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **74.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 54 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 133 MB | 381 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Rado, Erin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003976677) | [HeartMath Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/482739914) |

## What reviewers say

### Celtic Mandalynths

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celtic-mandalynths/id958980279)

This app offers a unique tracing experience designed to promote mental relaxation and clarity. By tracing intricate Celtic mandala designs, users can reduce stress, anxiety, and improve focus. It's a meditative practice that helps the brain enter a state of mindfulness.

**Highlights:** Stress and anxiety reduction, Improved focus and attention, Meditative tracing experience, Variety of mandala designs, Enhance with music or sounds, Promotes neuroplasticity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tight Mandalynth Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Music Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Soft Sounds Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Open Mandalynth Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Mandalynth Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mandalynth | $19.99 | one-time |


### HeartMath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartmath/id6446414998)

Manage stress, improve focus, and enhance emotional well-being with real-time heart-brain coherence feedback. Explore guided sessions and practices based on over 30 years of research to achieve greater calm and balance.

**Highlights:** Real-time HRV coherence feedback, Guided coherence training, Research-supported techniques, Guided meditations and courses, Progress tracking, Stress management and emotional balance support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HeartMath Premium | $79.00 | per year |
| HeartMath Premium | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Huge improvement over previous app
- 👍 Easy to use and highly recommended
- 💡 Loaded with HeartMath techniques and courses
- 👍 Powerful tool for nervous system balance and anxiety reduction
- 👍 Helps achieve a better mental state

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with sensor
- 🐛 Sensor not compatible with older devices
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes on newer devices
- 🐛 Inaccurate heart rate and coherence readings
- 🐛 Disruptive screen sleep behavior during sessions

**Reported bugs**

- Sensor connection issues on newer devices
- App crashes and freezes on iPhone 16 Pro
- Inaccurate heart rate and coherence readings
- Screen sleep behavior disrupting sessions

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Allow playing music/sounds during sessions
- Provide audio feedback on coherence levels
- Add session history customization and details
- Improve sensor compatibility with older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Celtic Mandalynths free?

Celtic Mandalynths is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HeartMath free?

HeartMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Celtic Mandalynths or HeartMath?

HeartMath is rated higher. Celtic Mandalynths averages 3.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while HeartMath averages 4.9 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do Celtic Mandalynths or HeartMath have ads?

Neither Celtic Mandalynths nor HeartMath shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Celtic Mandalynths or HeartMath?

Celtic Mandalynths ships an update every 54 months, and HeartMath every 3 weeks. Most recently, Celtic Mandalynths was updated on November 1, 2026 and HeartMath on November 12, 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.*