Comparison

HeartBeat Visualisation vs Cardiographer

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

Head to head
About

HeartBeat Visualisation

Features
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HeartBeat visualises the heart beat recorded by one of the many available BlueTooth Low Energy (BLE) heart beat sensors available. This application aims to give the user a clear readout of such a sensor. This software is build in such a way that is should work with any bluetooth low energy heart beat sensor available. During measurements, some statistical information about beat to beat interval timing is shown as an indication of the heart rate variability (HRV) The accuracy of the information depends heavily on the sensor used! Next to the statistical standard deviation between beats (SDNN), the number of succeeding beat cycles in a 20ms (NN20) and 50ms (NN50) interval is calculated together with the percentage of those cycles. (pNN20/pNN50) There are two charts, one of the last 5 minutes and one overall chart with aggregated data. The App has a function to upload the raw sensor data to a TCP/IP socket for off loading and processing. for more information about the statistical methods use, please see http://en.wikipedia.com/wiki/Heart_rate_variability

About

Cardiographer

Features
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Cardiographer turns your iPhone's rear camera into a fingertip pulse reader. Cover the camera with a fingertip and watch your full pulse waveform at 240 samples per second — heart rate, the pulse shape with its dicrotic notch, and heart-rate variability for stress & recovery awareness. Everything is processed on your device; nothing is uploaded. SEE EVERY BEAT • Live pulse waveform at 240 Hz with beat-by-beat detail • One averaged beat with the dicrotic notch labeled • Heart rate (BPM) with signal-quality feedback STRESS & RECOVERY, YOUR WAY • HRV (SDNN) after every reading • Trends over time in History • Export readings as CSV PRIVATE BY DESIGN • 100% on-device processing — no account, no cloud, no tracking A FINGERTIP AND SOME LIGHT • Cleanest signal in daylight — just face the incoming light • Dark room? Turn on the flash with one tap, or use any lamp • Clear guidance for a good signal CARDIOGRAPHER PRO Unlimited readings, full history and CSV export with a monthly subscription — 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account; the subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Cardiographer is for general wellness and fitness only. It is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or monitor any medical condition. Terms of Use (Apple standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://software.nanorescenter.com/cardiographer-privacy

Screenshots

HeartBeat Visualisation1 screens
Cardiographer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HeartBeat Visualisation at none against Cardiographer's 1. HeartBeat Visualisation also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.6). Cardiographer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Cardiographer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. HeartBeat Visualisation asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HeartBeat Visualisation ships an update every 12 months, Cardiographer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
HeartBeat Visualisation versus Cardiographer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeartBeat VisualisationCardiographer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCaroTechnology BVNANO ELECTRONICS RESEARCH MUHENDISLIK ARASTIRMA GELISTIRME LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

None

HeartBeat Visualisation

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cardiographer

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is HeartBeat Visualisation free?
HeartBeat Visualisation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cardiographer free?
Cardiographer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HeartBeat Visualisation or Cardiographer have ads?
Neither HeartBeat Visualisation nor Cardiographer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HeartBeat Visualisation or Cardiographer?
HeartBeat Visualisation ships an update every 12 months, and Cardiographer every 2 weeks. Most recently, HeartBeat Visualisation was updated on October 7, 2026 and Cardiographer on September 29, 2026.

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