Pulse Tracker vs Heartify (2026)

Feature comparison

Here is how Heartify compares with Pulse Tracker across 20 measurement, tracking and privacy features. “Not listed” means the feature does not appear in Heartify's App Store description.

Pricing comparison

HRV you can actually read

Heartify reports HRV-derived stress, energy and recovery. Pulse Tracker reports the underlying numbers too: RMSSD, SDNN and pNN50, the average R-R interval, a histogram of every beat interval and the share of beats in bradycardia, normal and tachycardia ranges. Each card opens a plain-language explanation, and your reading is placed against the typical range for your age and your own baseline.

Beyond the heart rate scan

Heartify focuses on the camera measurement and courses. Pulse Tracker adds a blood pressure journal with AHA stages and a labeled estimate after cuff calibration, a blood oxygen log, mood and notes on every reading, Home Screen widgets, reminders and ten guided breathing programs, including one for blood pressure.

Ask, don't guess

Pulse Tracker's AI health assistant answers questions like “why is my HRV lower this week?” using your latest measurement as context, and an AI food scanner gives meals a heart score with healthier swaps. Heartify's description lists courses and a community instead.

Privacy labels

Pulse Tracker: no account required. Data used to track you: Usage Data and Other Data. Health data is declared as not linked to you. Measurements are stored on the device; Apple Health sync is optional.

Heartify: Data used to track you: Purchases, Location, Contact Info, Identifiers, Usage Data. Data linked to you includes Health & Fitness, Contact Info, Location and Sensitive Info.

Privacy labels are developer-declared on the App Store and not verified by Apple.

What Heartify users complain about

Recent one- and two-star App Store reviews of Heartify, quoted verbatim, with how Pulse Tracker handles the same situation.

Bottom line

Heartify is a capable app with a real user base. Pulse Tracker is built for people who want the measurement explained, not just reported: the live pulse wave, a quality score, HRV by name, respiratory rate, rhythm, a personal baseline, a blood pressure journal that is honest about estimates, and an assistant to ask about it all. Heart rate measurements are free without limits, so you can judge the accuracy yourself before paying for anything.

References

1. Heartify: Heart Health Monitor on the App Store, listing and reviews read 2026-10-28.
2. Pulse Tracker on the App Store.
3. American Heart Association, Understanding blood pressure readings.
4. Shaffer F, Ginsberg JP. An Overview of Heart Rate Variability Metrics and Norms. Frontiers in Public Health, 2017.

Heartify is a trademark of Heartify Health, Inc.. Pulse Tracker is not affiliated with Heartify Health, Inc.. Information about Heartify is taken from its public App Store listing on 2026-10-28 and may change. Spotted an error? Tell us and we will fix it.

Wellness disclaimer. Pulse Tracker is intended for general wellness use only. It is not a medical device, is not FDA cleared or approved, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or condition. Blood pressure shown in the app is either a value you entered from your own cuff or an estimate derived from the pulse signal after cuff calibration; it is not a measurement and must not be used to make medical decisions. Read the full wellness disclaimer. Camera readings, estimates and classifications are for general information only and can be affected by movement, lighting, skin temperature and other factors. Do not use them to diagnose, treat or make decisions about a medical condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional, and call emergency services if you have chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting or other urgent symptoms.