#3in Stress MonitoringPulsebit: Heart Rate Monitor
What is Pulsebit?
Pulsebit is a Health & Fitness app that measures pulse and HRV by having you place a finger over the rear camera and flashlight. It includes a daily mood tracker with a thought diary, trend insights on how waking up, exercise or stress affect your readings, and suggestions based on your logged entries. The listing describes it as a general wellness app, not intended to diagnose, treat or monitor medical conditions.
Pricing. Pulsebit: Heart Rate Monitor is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Checking heart rate after a workout
- Logging moods and stress triggers in a daily diary
- Seeing how waking up, exercise or stress relates to pulse readings
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Why this app is in A tier
Pulsebit scores 88 out of 100: rating 80, rating count 85, App Store search rank 86, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Discover Your Stress Response Whether you want to check your heart rate after a workout, understand your stress triggers, or simply build better wellness habits, Pulsebit is your personal pocket companion. Explore how your daily lifestyle and emotions directly affect your physical state. Why you'll love Pulsebit: No Extra Devices: Accurately measure your pulse and HRV (Heart Rate Variability) anytime, anywhere. Daily Mood Tracker: Log your feelings and reflect on your day with our built-in thought diary. Smart Insights: Spot trends and see how your body responds to waking up, exercising, or stressful moments. Personalized Suggestions: Get actionable wellness advice tailored to your unique data entries. Simple & Intuitive: A clean, easy-to-use interface designed for your peace of mind. How it works: It’s incredibly simple. Just place your finger over your phone’s rear camera and flashlight, fully covering the lens. Stay still for a few seconds, and let Pulsebit do the rest! (Note: Camera access is required to read your pulse). DISCLAIMER Pulsebit is a general wellness app designed for informational and self-awareness purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure
Compare in Stress Monitoring
| Measure | Pulsebit |  Stress Monitor for Watch |  BreathNow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | A |
| Score | 88 / 100 | 90 / 100 | 84 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.5 ★ | 4.5 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 22.4K | 9.2K | 2.8K |
| Last update | 65d ago | 8d ago | 18d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free download | Free + IAP |
Alternatives
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Where else it ranks
- Best Heart Rate Monitoring AppsA tier, #7, score 89
- Best Heart Health Tracking AppsA tier, #14, score 87
- Best Vital Signs Tracking AppsC tier, #29, score 79
- Best Health Tracking AppsC tier, #35, score 77
Questions about Pulsebit
Do I need any extra hardware?
The listing says no extra devices are needed. You place your finger over the rear camera and flashlight, fully covering the lens, and stay still for a few seconds.
Is Pulsebit a medical app?
No. The disclaimer says it is a general wellness app for informational and self-awareness purposes only, not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or monitor medical conditions, and not for medical emergencies.
What permissions does it require?
Camera access is required to read your pulse. It does not state any other permissions.
Is Pulsebit free?
Pulsebit is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Pulsebit good for?
Pulsebit is built for checking heart rate after a workout, logging moods and stress triggers in a daily diary, seeing how waking up, exercise or stress relates to pulse readings. It sits in the stress monitoring list on AppTierList.
Is Pulsebit worth it?
Pulsebit is A tier, ranked #3 of 8 stress monitoring apps with a score of 88 out of 100, from a 4.5 App Store rating across 22,419 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 2 apps rank above it.
How does Pulsebit compare to Stress Monitor for Watch?
Pulsebit is A tier at 88; Stress Monitor for Watch is A tier at 90. Stress Monitor for Watch ranks higher. Pulsebit is free to download, with in-app purchases, Stress Monitor for Watch is free to download.
How often is Pulsebit updated?
Pulsebit was last updated on 2026-08-19, 65 days ago.
All the facts
- Lists
- Stress Monitoring (A tier, #3) · Heart Rate Monitoring (A tier, #7) · Heart Health Tracking (A tier, #14) · Vital Signs Tracking (C tier, #29) · Health Tracking (C tier, #35)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 88 / 100
- Rank in list
- #3 of 8
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 22,419
- Current version
- (65 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Health & Fitness
- Good for
- Checking heart rate after a workout, Logging moods and stress triggers in a daily diary, Seeing how waking up, exercise or stress relates to pulse readings
- Requires
- iOS 15.1 or later
- Size
- 131 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 7
- Runs on
- iPhone
- 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