Side-by-side
How Pulse compares to Garmin & Polar.
Garmin locks HRV behind a $299+ watch. Pulse delivers the same insight from the phone you already carry.
 Pulse Rate iPhone-only · free | G Garmin Connect Watch · from $299 | P Polar H10 Chest strap · $99 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up-front cost | $0 | $299+ | $99 |
| Monthly subscription | None | None | None |
| Charging required | No | Daily | Battery (CR2032) |
| Wearable hardware | None | Wrist watch | Chest strap |
| Heart rate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HRV (RMSSD & SDNN) | ✓ | HRV Status only | RMSSD only |
| Blood pressure | ✓ | — | — |
| Apple Health 2-way sync | ✓ | Limited | Via Polar Flow |
| Wellness Index (ESC/AHA-aligned) | ✓ | HRV Status only | — |
| 3-year total cost | $0 | $300+ | $99 |