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The Whoop Alternative That Doesn't Cost $30/Month

Get pro-level recovery analytics, TRIMP scores, and HRV tracking using just your iPhone camera. No wearable. No subscription. No credit card.

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Free to download. No subscription. Core tracking features are free forever.

★★★★★ 4.8 1,200+ App Store ratings iPhone · iOS 15+
Pulse Rate app showing 91 BPM heart rate reading — track heart rate and HRV on iPhone

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91 BPM

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iPhone Camera Only
4.8 App Store Rating
Free Core Tracking
Apple Health Sync
HRV + Heart Rate

iPhone-Only. No Wearable. No Subscription.

Everything you need to track heart rate, HRV, and recovery trends — using only your iPhone camera. No hardware, no monthly fees, no paywalls.

Free

No subscription
No trial period

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4.8

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1,200+ ratings

Syncs with Apple Health. Instantly.

Import your workouts from Apple Health to combine activity history with camera-based readings. Every measurement syncs back to your health dashboard automatically.

How it works

Get Started in 4 Simple Steps

Step 1

Download Pulse Rate

Install the app for free. No subscription required for core heart rate logging and HRV tracking — ever.

Step 2

Cover the Camera

Place your fingertip gently over the rear camera lens. The app uses photoplethysmography (PPG) to read your pulse in real time using the built-in flash.

Step 3

Log a Morning Reading

Take a 60-second resting measurement each morning before getting out of bed to build a consistent recovery trend over time.

Step 4

Review Your Trends

Check your weekly HRV, resting heart rate, and training load charts to understand how your body responds to workouts and sleep — all without a wearable.

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Your iPhone camera is all you need. No wearable, no subscription, no credit card. Just download and take your first reading in 60 seconds.

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For fitness and wellness purposes only. Not intended for medical diagnosis or treatment.

Free to download · Core tracking always free · iOS 15+