Best Zones Cardio Apps

5.0(2 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This app offers 20-minute treadmill workouts designed to maximize results using science-based heart rate variability training. It provides guided sessions for weight loss, fitness, and performance, making cardio more efficient and engaging.

Zones for Training by Flask LLP

Heart Rate Zone Training

Strong Contender

4.8😊(19K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This app helps you optimize your workouts by monitoring exercise intensity and visualizing it through heart rate zones. It supports over 70 workout types and provides detailed insights into your performance, all accessible on your Apple Watch and iPhone.

What We Love

👍 Seamless integration with Apple Watch
👍 Helpful for daily stats and weekly/monthly comparisons
👍 Motivating haptic feedback on Apple Watch
👍 Well-designed app with nice interface
👍 Useful for getting fit
👍 Mirrors Health data reliably
👍 Extends Health data in useful ways
👍 Presents total exercise in a helpful way
👍 Works great with SmartRow
👍 Easy and fun to use
👍 Syncs beautifully
👍 Helps keep on track
👍 Detailed and motivating stats
👍 Simple but effective
👍 Large heart rate numbers easy to see
👍 Customizable heart rate zones
👍 Provides useful insights and data analysis

Room to Improve

🐛 No after-sale support/service
🐛 Inconsistent heart rate tracking
🐛 Widgets not working after update
🐛 Pauses workout when taking screenshots or using Siri
🐛 Glitches causing data loss
🐛 Inaccurate calorie/distance tracking
🐛 Zones not matching between watch and phone
🐛 Expensive for basic features

Orange Zones Workout Companion by Bred Ventures Inc

Heart Rate Training & Cardio

Worth Considering

FITIV Pulse - Workout Tracker

4.4😐(1.1K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app uses your heart rate to personalize workouts, optimizing calorie burn and performance. Earn points for effort in high-intensity zones and track your progress in real-time with connected devices.

What We Love

🚀 Seamless integration with Apple Watch
👍 Accurate heart rate tracking
🧡 Matches OTF color zones
💰 Cost-effective alternative to OTF monitors
🔋 Works well without additional hardware
🤖 Responsive customer support

Room to Improve

💰 Subscription model too expensive
🐛 Connectivity issues with Apple Watch
🔍 Limited data/history tracking
🧭 Lacks live data on phone app
🔢 Inaccurate calorie/zone calculations

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Real-time heart rate zone announcementsAudible and visual zone feedbackWorks with Bluetooth heart rate monitors

This app announces heart rate zone changes aloud during workouts like running or cycling. It also allows you to read your zone from a distance for activities like weightlifting or yoga. It integrates with other fitness apps and works with all Bluetooth heart rate monitors.