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iCardiac alternatives

iCardiac users often seek alternatives due to misleading claims about free access and features like blood pressure or glucose monitoring, along with high subscription costs. Alternatives offer more transparent pricing, clearer feature sets, and varied accuracy, catering to different user needs.

Why users look for alternatives to iCardiac

The alternatives

Instant Heart Rate
4.9★ · 228,842 ratings · Free

Instant Heart Rate provides heart rate monitoring, with some users finding it accurate compared to manual checks R55. It is used by some for tracking heart rate during workouts .

Better for: This app is better for users primarily seeking a heart rate monitor that they can use to quickly check their pulse, especially if they are monitoring their heart rate due to feeling unwell or during exercise R55. However, some users report issues with accuracy and the app not working on newer iPhones R56. There are also complaints about it not being free and customer service issues R51R54.

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InPulse
4.6★ · 176,656 ratings · Free

InPulse offers heart rate monitoring and is described as easy to use and navigate . Some users have found it helpful in moments of panic to check their heart rate .

Better for: InPulse is suitable for users looking for a straightforward, easy-to-use heart rate app . However, users should be aware of complaints regarding misleading free trials, unexpected charges, and excessive ads R65R68. There are also reports of it not working with newer iPhone models R67.

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Welltory
4.7★ · 130,524 ratings · Free

Welltory provides insights into body data, including recognizing conditions like Afib, and offers information about recovery R80. Users find it insightful and amazing for understanding their body .

Better for: Welltory is better for users who want detailed insights into their body and recovery, and who appreciate a lot of data, even if it can be overwhelming R79. However, potential users should be prepared for frequent prompts to upgrade, even with a premium subscription, and difficulties with canceling auto-renewal R79. Some users also question its accuracy R81.

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Heart Rate Monitor
4.6★ · 129,482 ratings · Free

Heart Rate Monitor helps users track their heart rate throughout the day, which can be useful for sharing with doctors R94. Some users find it accurate within a point or two .

Better for: This app suits users who need a basic, seemingly accurate heart rate tracker to monitor their pulse regularly and share data with healthcare providers R94. However, users should be cautious about reports of misleading free trials, unexpected charges (around $50), and difficulty canceling or contacting developers R93R96. It does not measure blood pressure or oxygen levels R95.

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Heartify
4.7★ · 118,935 ratings · Free

Heartify provides heart rate measurements and interpretations, with some users finding it useful and effective . It also offers sleep reports, though some users find this data erroneous .

Better for: Heartify is for users who want to track their heart rate and receive interpretations of their measurements . However, users should be aware that many features, including basic measurement, are behind a paywall, costing around $6.99 per month R110. There are also reports of inaccurate heart rate readings, issues with premium features, and problems with subscription renewal and cancellation R107.

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Stick with iCardiac if

You should stick with iCardiac if you are satisfied with its heart rate monitoring and find its feedback and advice helpful, and if you are comfortable with the subscription cost .

Evidence note: All alternatives have sufficient reviews to judge.

Frequently asked

Is iCardiac really free?
No, iCardiac is not free; while it may be free to download or fill out initial questions, users report that using the app's features requires a subscription, with costs reported as $9.99 per week, $40 per month, or $6.99 per month R9R11R29R31.
Can iCardiac measure blood sugar or blood pressure?
Despite claims in advertising, many users report that iCardiac either does not measure blood sugar or blood pressure, or provides inaccurate readings for these metrics R1R3R6R12.
Are there issues with canceling iCardiac subscriptions?
Yes, several users have reported difficulty canceling their iCardiac subscriptions and have been charged unexpectedly, with some stating they were unable to find a way to cancel R3R7R15R17.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R9] iCardiac 1/5 · US another one: another lie to get you to download, seen a ad says completely free, not completely free to download but completely free period!! why can’t people that produce these apps just be truthful? it’s not hard to do and is the only right way to be!! Deleting app don’t want to pay for something like this and probably don’t don’t work? there’s a reason hospitals use precision tools for checking
  2. [R11] iCardiac 1/5 · US IS NOT FREE AT ALL: On the advertising it says “and it is free”. Yeah free to download and fill out all the questions but not FREE to use. You should be putting that information in your advertising so people don’t waste their time. Or clarify that to use it is 9.99 a WEEK!
  3. [R29] iCardiac 1/5 · US False Advertisement: Not completely free as advertised it cost $9.99/week
  4. [R33] iCardiac 1/5 · US App is not free: App is not free. It’s $40 a month.
  5. [R1] iCardiac 1/5 · US Misleading information: Not for blood sugar and blood pressure
  6. [R3] iCardiac 3/5 · US heart rate blood pressure reading.: very disappointed. lost 39.00 and stuck for a year. stupid me bought for year by mistake. not convinced it actually reads true readings. save your money
  7. [R6] iCardiac 3/5 · US Glucose check: Please advise in your summary that the only free part of this app is the heart rate application. I was looking for a glucose check on my iPhone but I have to subscribe to a plan. I don’t need a plan I’ve already got a doctors plan just need to quick check glucose at times.
  8. [R12] iCardiac 4/5 · US Blood sugar?: Can’t record blood sugar?
  9. [R7] iCardiac 1/5 · US Waste of time: I downloaded the app and it was not free as it claimed in the beginning. So I paid about $45 for nothing. It’s definitely inaccurate and every time I open it, the app doesn’t remember me.. By the way the blood pressure app has the same problem. Waste of money. Please tell me how I can request a refund.
  10. [R15] iCardiac 1/5 · US Please cancel this app: I don’t want this any longer remove it
  11. [R17] iCardiac 1/5 · US do not get: cannot cancel
  12. [R47] iCardiac 1/5 · US Useless App: I downloaded the app after hearing about it on TikTok. I gave it a try and what a joke. The app gave me a very unrealistic response. Also the app freezes up and just didn't work. Will be removing the app from my phone.
  13. [R50] iCardiac 1/5 · US Fake: Says my shoes have a heart beat 😂
  14. [R51] Instant Heart Rate 1/5 · US Not Free: Not Free
  15. [R54] Instant Heart Rate 1/5 · US Not happy: Cancelled membership but was still charged 64 for something I never even used
  16. [R55] Instant Heart Rate 5/5 · US I think this is pretty accurate: I’ve been feeling weak and dizzy due to my heart rate going up. This helps me know when my heart is going above 100 bpm and when I need to lay down.
  17. [R56] Instant Heart Rate 1/5 · US Be Aware this App isn’t Accurate, Don’t Waste Your Money!: This app is fine if you’re using the free version. It’s not accurate, which is why purchasing any paid subscription is not worth it. Save your money and find a different app that can actually detect your heart rate. I accidentally paid for a year long subscription for $60 when I thought I’d try out the paid version for a free 3 day trial,
  18. [R65] InPulse 1/5 · US Con artist: Do not try this app. It said three day free trial and then tried to charge me $20.
  19. [R66] InPulse 5/5 · US fire: fire
  20. [R67] InPulse 3/5 · US Doesn’t work with iPhone 17 promax: I used this all the time on my 14 promax, zero issues. The 17 promax has 1 clear panel over all of the lenses and the flash - so it cannot get a read on my pulse, at all. It has captured 2 readings but they were way off. I loved this app, so I’m very disappointed. I will have to find a new trustworthy heart app, which is impossible on the App Store.
  21. [R68] InPulse 1/5 · US Too many ads: As I said too many pop up ads
  22. [R79] Welltory 1/5 · US Not able to cancel: The data provided by the app is very interesting, but can be overwhelming. Giving low stars because I’m not able to turn off auto renew for my yearly subscription. I sent a message via their contact form and have not had a response, I will have to cancel my credit card. They also really push buying lifetime access. I signed up for the annual subscription because it claimed I wo
  23. [R80] Welltory 5/5 · US Good product: Just checking to see if it was accurate. It was. It recognized that I was in Afib.
  24. [R81] Welltory 3/5 · US Accuracy?: I’ve had this app for quite a while now . I don’t really feel it’s necessarily accurate a lot of the times. For instance, it tells me that I’m under huge stress when I’m taking a nap in my own bed at home as usual…
  25. [R82] Welltory 1/5 · US I wish I could give negative stars: You’ll only deal with AI assistants if you subscribe or not. Don’t bother because you’ll go around and around and not resolve a thing. So disappointing!
  26. [R93] Heart Rate Monitor 1/5 · US NEED REFUND: i am upset because I did not want to purchase this after trial and they charged me $50!! please refund my money
  27. [R94] Heart Rate Monitor 5/5 · US Heart beat: I have rapid heart beat and having this all to measure throughput the day is a big help. I can show my heart doctor when I se her.
  28. [R95] Heart Rate Monitor 3/5 · US Was expecting different: Was expecting bp checker. Will change my stars when I’m sure I have my money refunded. I had the app for five minutes before I cancelled.
  29. [R96] Heart Rate Monitor 1/5 · US Misleading In App Purchases: I signed up for a 3 day free trial and canceled before the trial ended and they are still trying to make me pay 50 dollars for a one year subscription and I have no way to reach out to developers to resolve this I’m very upset this is fraud
  30. [R107] Heartify 1/5 · US Not even accurate hr: Joke?
  31. [R108] Heartify 5/5 · US Mi salud: Me gusta
  32. [R109] Heartify 3/5 · US Ok: Ok
  33. [R110] Heartify 1/5 · US Now you have to pay, if you want to use the measuring 🙄: If you don’t pay, the app is now almost useless. How greedy can you be? Now you have to pay 6.99 per month if you want to use the basic measurement feature. We give you all our data for free and now you want us to pay you to give you all our heart and movement data? Greed at its finest. I deinstalled the app. Companies like that deserve to
  34. [R31] iCardiac 1/5 · US “Free”? I think not.: The only “free” part of this app is entering your personal information. Then it says, ”Want to get started? $9.99/mo.”

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store