#32in Blood Sugar TrackingEssential - Healthy Lifestyle
- iPhone
- iPad
What is Essential?
Essential is a Health & Fitness app that measures heart rate and heart rate variability using the rear camera, following the listing's measuring guide. The listing also describes blood sugar recording, bite-sized workouts, sleep music, guided meditations, health articles, MBTI and health tests, and shareable heart health reports. Some features are part of an optional VIP membership sold as subscriptions.
Pricing. Essential - Healthy Lifestyle is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Checking heart rate and HRV after stress or exercise
- Recording blood sugar trends to share with a doctor
- Short guided workouts and relaxation before sleep
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Why this app is in F tier
Essential scores 43 out of 100: rating 92, rating count 79, App Store search rank 0, update recency 0. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and F tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Discover Essential, your ultimate companion for a vibrant and heart-healthy life. Essential is more than an app; it's a comprehensive approach to well-being. From heart health and blood sugar data monitoring and tracking to healthy lifestyle nurturing, Essential guides you towards a fitter and happier you like a personal health assistant. It now includes blood sugar management tools to help you maintain optimal health. Stay updated with the latest heart health insights and tips to stay ahead on your wellness journey. Before You Begin: Health Disclaimer · This app is specifically designed for fitness purposes and its primary function is to support general health awareness and encourage physical activity. · Please refrain from using the app to diagnose, prevent, or treat any medical conditions. It is not a replacement for professional medical tools or expert medical advice. · Please note that the app's capabilities are limited to measuring heart rate and do not extend to monitoring blood pressure or blood oxygen levels. · If you possess any health-related concerns, always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions or following any recommendations. M
Compare in Blood Sugar Tracking
| Measure | Essential |  FreeStyle LibreLink |  FreeStyle Libre 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | F | F | D |
| Score | 43 / 100 | 47 / 100 | 52 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.6 ★ | 2.9 ★ | 2.5 ★ |
| Ratings | 7.1K | 3.4K | 6.7K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | — | — | 2.3 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 790d ago | 192d ago | 0d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free | Free |
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Top rated in Blood Sugar Tracking
Where else it ranks
- Best Vital Signs Tracking Appslisted, beyond the tiered top, score 55
- Best Heart Rate Monitoring Appslisted, beyond the tiered top, score 43
- Best Heart Health Tracking Appslisted, beyond the tiered top, score 43
- Best Health Tracking Appslisted, beyond the tiered top, score 43
Questions about Essential
Does the app measure blood pressure or blood oxygen?
The disclaimer says measuring is limited to heart rate and does not extend to blood pressure or blood oxygen. A feature section describes blood pressure and oxygen trend monitoring, which the listing does not reconcile.
Can the app diagnose or treat medical conditions?
The app must not be used to diagnose, prevent or treat medical conditions and is not a replacement for professional medical tools or advice. Health concerns should go to a qualified healthcare provider.
How is heart rate measured?
's accuracy guide, you gently grasp the phone, fully block the rear camera with a fingertip, stay calm, and remain still until the measurement finishes.
Is Essential free?
Essential is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Essential good for?
Essential is built for checking heart rate and HRV after stress or exercise, recording blood sugar trends to share with a doctor, short guided workouts and relaxation before sleep. It sits in the blood sugar tracking list on AppTierList.
Is Essential worth it?
Essential is F tier, ranked #32 of 32 blood sugar tracking apps with a score of 43 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 7,122 ratings. 31 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does Essential compare to FreeStyle LibreLink?
Essential is F tier at 43; FreeStyle LibreLink is F tier at 47. FreeStyle LibreLink ranks higher. Essential is free to download, with in-app purchases, FreeStyle LibreLink is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is Essential updated?
Essential was last updated over a year ago, on 2024-08-24, which holds its tier down.
All the facts
- Lists
- Blood Sugar Tracking (F tier, #32) · Vital Signs Tracking (#64, beyond the tiered top) · Heart Rate Monitoring (#72, beyond the tiered top) · Heart Health Tracking (#75, beyond the tiered top) · Health Tracking (#88, beyond the tiered top)
- Tier
- F (Avoid)
- Score
- 43 / 100
- Rank in list
- #32 of 32
- Ranking certainty
- early: few ratings or search ranks so far
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.6 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 7,122
- Current version
- (790 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Health & Fitness
- Good for
- Checking heart rate and HRV after stress or exercise, Recording blood sugar trends to share with a doctor, Short guided workouts and relaxation before sleep
- Requires
- iOS 13.0 or later
- Size
- 149 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 8
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed