Heart Rate Plus: Pulse Monitor

I have been having a slightly elevated heart rate and my doctor asked me to keep an eye on it and a record of the readings over a period of time. I downloaded 4 or 5 apps and tried them all out before making the easy decision to stick with this one. I love the accuracy of it and that it keeps track of each reading as well as allowing you to add a comment to each one. One very important thing I feel everyone who uses these apps should keep in mind is these are just to help you keep an eye on your pulse or heart rate and keep a record of the readings. They do NOT replace your doctor or your medication. Anyone who would stop taking their medicine or stop seeing their doctor because they are using this or any app would be very foolish to do so. I’m sure the manufacturer did not intend for anyone to do that. It is just to assist you and your doctor in caring for your heart. So glad I found this one.

UPDATE: well, here’s some odd praise for consideration. I just had (like 3-4 hours ago) an episode of supraventricular tachycardia for the second time in my life. The app first clocked me at about 173 bpm. Then 177, 183, all the way up to about 189. After that it couldn’t get a reading, or maybe there is a limit built in for liability purposes. I can’t say if it was accurate during those readings, but in two respects I think it was. First, I’m fairly certain it was not giving me a rate that was higher than it actually was. Second, I’m also fairly certain it was accurately indicating over several different measurements that my heart rate was continuing to go up and up. Why do these observations matter? Because they terrified me to the point of seeking help instead of just sitting there, alone in my house, wondering how much more punishment my heart could take, and thinking 37 is just a little too early to check into the Hotel California. Now if you’re wondering if this review is praise or criticism, let me just say this. My parents shelled out and bought me a Fitbit a while back. The continuous HR monitoring is neat and all, but given a choice between the two, the Fitbit can bite it because this app is NEVER coming off my phone. ***** This is the HR app to get if your goal is to track your heart rate frequently, in as little time as possible, with zero hassle. This app has been around a while and has stayed true to the promise of an ad-free experience for a one-time payment. The instant the app opens it starts recording. The interface is clean and intuitive. The accuracy is up there with the major ad-aggressive competitors, which promise to remove the ads but don't actually do it.

My doctor told me I have an abnormally high heart rate and told me that I needed medication to keep it in range or I could go into cardiac arrest, but with this app it shows me such a low and safe range that I never take my medicine anymore! My wife and kids will be so happy to know that I'm getting better! No more medicine thanks to this app! Thank you!!!