Best Free Heart Rate App

241+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the free heart rate app category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 241+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Free Heart Rate App

Instant Heart Rate: HR Monitor#1

Instant Heart Rate: HR Monitor by Bodymatter, Inc.

Pulse Tracker & Stress Test
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😐(229K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Measure your heart rate and stress levels accurately using your phone's camera. Track trends, view pulse waveforms, and utilize a StandUp test for fitness insights. Integrates with Apple Health.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate heart rate measurements
  • 📊 Helpful for monitoring heart health
  • 💾 Saves and tracks heart rate history
  • 🆓 Free version available

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Requires account creation to use
  • 💰 Expensive subscription for full features
  • 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
Apple Health#2

Apple Health by Apple Inc.

Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
3.0😐(7.7K ratings)
Free
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Consolidate and securely store your health and fitness data from various sources. Visualize trends, track progress, and gain insights into your well-being. Share information with trusted individuals and manage medications and mental health.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate step counting
  • 👍 Helpful for tracking health data
  • 🚑 Saved user's life by detecting heart issues
  • 💡 Integrates well with other health apps

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent step/distance tracking
  • 🐛 Sleep tracking issues
  • 🐛 Medication tracking limitations
Cardiio: Heart Rate Monitor#3

Cardiio: Heart Rate Monitor by Cardiio, Inc.

HR checker & beat analyzer
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.7😊(58K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily track your heart rate, blood oxygen, and fitness using your phone's camera. Get instant readings, analyze trends, and access quick workouts to improve your cardiovascular health. Unlock advanced features for deeper insights and personalized health comparisons.

What We Love

  • 👍 Accurate heart rate monitoring
  • 👍 Convenient and easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for monitoring heart health conditions
  • 👍 Useful workout features

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent or unreliable readings
  • 🐛 Difficulty getting readings after exercise
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iPhone models

More Free Heart Rate App apps to explore

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Hands Free Heart Rate Monitor
Hands Free Heart Rate Monitor
Hands Free Heart Rate Monitor
Measure Pulse with a Selfie
Free

Measure your pulse by simply looking at your phone. This app uses advanced technology to detect subtle facial color changes, providing a quick and easy way to monitor your heart rate. Readings can be conveniently saved to Apple Health.

Measure pulse with a selfieFast and simple to useNo camera flash or smudging
💪 Health & Fitness
(5K)
free
5
InPulse - Heart Rate Monitor
InPulse - Heart Rate Monitor
InPulse - Heart Rate Monitor
Log Blood Pressure & Oxygen
Free

Monitor your heart rate using your iPhone's camera and log blood pressure and oxygen saturation. Receive daily wellness assessments, habit tracking, and emotional wellbeing tools. This app is for fitness and general wellness information.

Measure heart rate with cameraLog blood pressure and oxygenDaily wellness assessments
💪 Health & Fitness
(166K)
freemium
6
Heart Rate Monitor - Pulse BPM
Heart Rate Monitor - Pulse BPM
Heart Rate Monitor - Pulse BPM
Pulse: Step,Health HR&Oximeter
Free

Easily monitor your heart rate, track steps, and record vital health metrics like blood pressure and body temperature. Save and visualize your health data, set reminders, and share your progress with friends and family. This app provides convenient health insights for daily well-being.

Measure heart rate anywhereTrack steps, blood pressure, and body temperatureSave and visualize health data
💪 Health & Fitness
(128K)
freemium
7
Cardiograph Heart Rate
Cardiograph Heart Rate
Cardiograph Heart Rate
Heart Rate Monitor
Free

Monitor your heart rate by placing your finger on your phone's camera. The app analyzes color changes related to your pulse to provide accurate readings. Track your heart rate during workouts or any activity for reliable data.

Monitor heart rate using phone cameraReal-time PPG graphTrack cardio workouts
🏥 Medical
(1K)
ad-supported
8
Heart Rate: Pulse Monitor & BP
Heart Rate: Pulse Monitor & BP
Heart Rate: Pulse Monitor & BP
Blood Pressure & Pulse Point
Free

Monitor your heart rate, pulse, and blood pressure with this comprehensive health companion. Track trends, log readings, and gain insights into your cardiovascular health. Includes features for stress monitoring and sleep improvement.

Instant heart rate measurementBlood pressure trackingPulse trend analysis
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.5K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Heartify: Heart Health Monitor
Heartify: Heart Health Monitor
Heartify: Heart Health Monitor
Pulse & Stress Analyzer, HRV
Free

Monitor your heart rate and track key health metrics like HRV, stress, and energy levels using your phone's camera. Gain insights into your heart health with educational content and progress reports. Connect with a community and access premium features through subscription.

Measure heart rate with phone cameraTrack Heart Rate Variability (HRV)Monitor Stress and Energy levels
💪 Health & Fitness
(118K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Welltory: Health, Heart Rate
Welltory: Health, Heart Rate
Welltory: Health, Heart Rate
Stress, Sleep, BP, O2 Monitor
Free

This app helps you understand your body's signals by analyzing heart rate variability and integrating data from over 1,000 devices and apps. It provides science-backed insights into sleep, stress, heart health, and activity to help you feel better and optimize your wellness.

Heart rate variability analysisSleep quality insightsStress monitoring
💪 Health & Fitness
(130K)
freemium
11
Heart Rate Monitor · Pulse App
Heart Rate Monitor · Pulse App
Heart Rate Monitor · Pulse App
Heart Rate & Pulse Monitor
Free

Measure your heart rate and pulse accurately using just your phone's camera. Get in-depth analysis with waveform graphs and health insights. Your privacy is protected with local, iCloud, and Apple Health sync options.

Measure heart rate with phone cameraIn-depth analysis with waveform graphsHealth knowledge and insights
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.4K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Heart Rate Monitor & Tracker!
Heart Rate Monitor & Tracker!
Heart Rate Monitor & Tracker!
Pulse Checker & Heart Analyzer
Free

Monitor your heart rate and track your health trends using your phone's camera. Log vital signs, manage stress, and gain insights into your wellness. This app serves as a personal health journal for easy data recording and trend analysis.

Heart rate monitoring via cameraTrack heart rate historyLog vital signs
🌟 Lifestyle
(41)
free with in-app purchases
13
Blood Pressure Monitor-BP Log
Blood Pressure Monitor-BP Log
Blood Pressure Monitor-BP Log
Heart Rate & Blood Pressure
Free

Track your heart rate, blood pressure, and diet with this comprehensive health companion. Utilize your phone's camera for heart rate checks and AI for food calorie analysis. Includes sleep sounds to aid relaxation and improve sleep quality.

Heart rate monitoring via phone cameraBlood pressure recording and trend analysisSoothing sleep soundscapes
🌟 Lifestyle
(11K)
free
14
Hello Heart • For heart health
Hello Heart • For heart health
Hello Heart • For heart health
Heart health made easy
Free

This app helps users manage their blood pressure and cholesterol through easy tracking, personalized insights, and daily reminders. It connects with an FDA-cleared monitor and allows for importing lab results and syncing health data. The goal is to empower users to understand their numbers and reduce risks associated with heart disease.

Blood pressure trackingCholesterol and lab result importMedication and weight logging
💪 Health & Fitness
(29K)
free
15
Check Heart Rate Now
Check Heart Rate Now
Check Heart Rate Now
Measure Pulse & Stress Levels
Free

Monitor your cardiovascular health with this easy-to-use app. Track your pulse in real-time, analyze heart rate variability for stress insights, and review historical trends. Integrates with Apple Watch and HealthKit for comprehensive wellness monitoring.

Real-time pulse trackingHeart Rate Variability (HRV) insightsBeats per Minute (BPM) analysis
💪 Health & Fitness
(1.8K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Blood Oxygen App
Blood Oxygen App
Blood Oxygen App
SpO2 Level Monitor・Heart Rate
Free

Monitor blood oxygen levels and heart rate using your phone's camera or by syncing with your Apple Watch. Track vital signs, share data with your doctor, and access curated health articles. Includes breathing exercises and sleep reports.

Blood oxygen monitoringHeart rate estimation via cameraApple Watch sync
🏥 Medical
(31K)
freemium
17
iCardiac: Heart Rate & Health
iCardiac: Heart Rate & Health
iCardiac: Heart Rate & Health
Heart Rate, Blood Pressure App
Free

Monitor your heart health and overall well-being with advanced tracking and AI-powered insights. Analyze heart rate, blood pressure, and mood to understand your body's signals and receive personalized health guidance.

Precise heart monitoring (HR, HRV)Blood pressure, temperature, SpO2 trackingMood and emotion correlation
💪 Health & Fitness
(26K)
free with in-app purchases
18
AccuRate Heart Rate Monitor
AccuRate Heart Rate Monitor
AccuRate Heart Rate Monitor
Heart Rates, Heart Wave & AFib
Free

Measure and monitor your heart rate anytime, anywhere using your phone's camera. Track your heart rate over time with simple graphs and detailed history. Export and share your data, and integrate with Apple Health.

Measure heart rate with phone cameraTrack heart rate over timeDetailed history and graphs
💪 Health & Fitness
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Heart Rate Monitor & BP Check
Heart Rate Monitor & BP Check
Heart Rate Monitor & BP Check
Blood Pressure, Pulse Tracker
Free

This app helps you monitor your cardiovascular health by tracking blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature. It offers detailed analytics, customizable reminders, and health insights to help you make informed decisions about your well-being.

Blood pressure loggingHeart rate monitoring via cameraHealth analytics and charts
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
free with in-app purchases
20
Kardia
Kardia
Kardia
by AliveCor, Inc.
Free

Record medical-grade EKGs from home using a personal EKG device. Get instant analysis for common arrhythmias and easily share your heart data with your doctor for remote management of your heart health.

Record medical-grade EKGsInstant arrhythmia analysisShare heart data with doctors
🏥 Medical
(222K)
free