Side-by-side
How Pulse compares to Athlytic & Elite HRV.
Both apps are free to try but paywall the metrics that matter. Pulse gives you the full picture for nothing.
 Pulse Rate iPhone-only · free | A Athlytic App · $3.99/mo (Apple Watch req.) | E Elite HRV App · $8.99/mo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up-front cost | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Monthly subscription | None | $3.99 / mo | $8.99 / mo |
| Apple Watch required | No | Yes | No |
| Data stays on device | ✓ | Cloud sync | Cloud-only |
| Heart rate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HRV (RMSSD & SDNN) | ✓ | RMSSD only | RMSSD only |
| Blood pressure | ✓ | — | — |
| Apple Health 2-way sync | ✓ | Read only | — |
| Wellness Index (ESC/AHA-aligned) | ✓ | Recovery score | Readiness score |
| 3-year total cost | $0 | $143 | $323 |