Cardiio: Heart Rate Monitor

Name: Cardiio: Heart Rate Monitor
Rating: 4.72006 (55415 reviews)

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Cardiio: Heart Rate Monitor

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Cardiio, Inc.

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User Reviews for Cardiio: Heart Rate Monitor

Was great until latest upgrade

The waveform feature is the best I’ve found on the market so far. The ability to add notes and connect with Apple Health help to keep a journal of overall health status and potential issues. HOWEVER, the latest update caused a glitch that makes the notes entry essentially invisible font. Without being able to notate what was happening at the time the waveform was captured, the data becomes exponentially less useful. I’ve contacted support at least half a fixed times with no response and no resolution. This glitch seriously devalues the product. Anyone considering another, might want to shop around first.

BartonAve, Feb 21, 2020

Extremely Accurate!

I tried several deferent apps , some ridiculously expensive, asking for yearly subscription (Don’t know what for). None of were as accurate as this Cardiio app. and I am using the FREE VERSION. For ONLY A ONE TIME FEE OF $9.99 you can add 6 or 7 more useful features, but if you decide to have the free version, that would be good enough, There would be No pop ups of advertisement or anything like that. I really like the fact that makers of this app are very honest people. Thank you.P.SI READ AMOUNG SOME REVIEWS THAT THE PULSE READER ONLY WORKS LIKE 5 PERCENT OF THE TIMES. TO ME, THAT IS A GOOD THING, BECAUSE IT WANTS TO MAKE SURE THAT THE READING OF PULSE IS ACCURATE . SPECIFICALLY IF YOUR FINGERS ARE COLD OR DIRTY OR THE CAMERA LENS IS DIRTY. BUT ON MY CASE IT WAS THE COLD FINGERS. JUST PLACE THE FINGER UNDER YOUR ARM FOR FEW SECOND TO GET WARM AND TRY AGAIN . FOR ME, IT WORKED EVERY TIME.

BecksLight, Nov 27, 2021

Cute, very useful app

Great app for medium-intensity workouts (which is a relative term, as with most things). The pulse taking capability is a joke - works about 5% of the time no matter how well you try to follow their directions. I also find it cute how they say this is a 7 minute workout when it actually lasts 8 minutes, whoever added the durations of the sets and pauses must have skipped arithmetic class and was too bored to actually time it with a stopwatch. These are minor things though (don’t care much about the pulse rate) and they don’t detract from the usefulness of the app, the smartly designed and well thought-out workout, and the convenience it gives you to do it anytime, anywhere. I enjoy it every time I use it - kudos to the developers.

calincostian, Oct 23, 2021

A reasonable app

Generally good. The sensor part of the app does a reasonable job, when the circulation to my finger is good. Sometimes after a strenuous workout, or even during one measurements can get squirrelly. My BP tends towards low and so sometimes given the right circumstances it looks like I'm flat lining it.The basic app is festooned with adds/add-ons of dubious benefit. Not quite as bad as some of the other count your heartbeat apps, but they're there.Update 8/17 They've upgraded the measurement function so it reliably works on my iPhone 7. It's much better than doing a remote facial pulse determination. The add ons are still a bit gooey. I'm certain waveform will prove useful, but getting useful medical data from sporadic measurements is a bit weird.

charliec75, Aug 25, 2017

Decent but hard to get reading right after major exertion

Generally works well. The finger measurement seems easier than the face measurement. My complaint is that after major exertion, like biking a few miles up and down slopes, it can't immediately get a reliable reading - maybe breathing heavily means I’m not still enough for a reliable finger reading. For example, it initially gives a reading of 140, then at the end of the whole measurement session won’t record it as reliable. I retest and get about 10 bpm slower, by which time I feel like my heart rate has slowed a bit. I think the 140 initial reading was accurate. I’m going to look for another app to try.

DW in Virginia, Jun 23, 2019

Worked perfect forever...until now...

Always worked perfectly but I just got the new iPhone 11 Pro which has three cameras. The camera that the app uses is the bottom right camera but the flash it at the top left. Considering how the technology works this means that you cannot get a reading anymore as the light does not enter your finger. The camera that is used needs to be swapped within the software of the app, else it’s not possible anymore to get a reading - it just gives a poor signal quality error message each time. :( Please fix!Thanks

iGreed!, Nov 18, 2019

Doesn’t work with iPhone 11 Pro Max

Beware - this app simply doesn’t work with the flagship Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max. The problem seems to be the three cameras built into the iPhone 11 Pro Max. I contacted the help desk who in turn simply replied that I should read the directions. Either the help desk people don’t realize their own app directions are no longer up to date for current versions of iPhone, or I hope I’m wrong but perhaps they simply don’t care about customers of this app any longer. The app directions only refer to iPhones with a single camera. If it was just experimenting with placing my finger over one of the three cameras of the iPhone 11 Pro Max, or some combination of cameras, I wouldn’t have had to see if the help desk could actually “help” a customer. If you’re using most any version of iPhone less than the iPhone 11 Pro Max, this app is fantastic and works well. I hope the developer decides to update this app for Apple’s flagship iPhone. I also hope the help desk procedures get updated to provide actual help to customers.

Lowthers8, Feb 23, 2020

Been using for several years…

I put this app on my phone several years ago, and used it regularly, and when my AFib got better, I didn’t use it much. Then my heart went completely out of rhythm, and for a couple of months, I wore a monitor, had an ablation, and finally have it back in some semblance working order. I rely on Cardiio every day, several times a day just for a quick heart rate. I did not pay any extra, just have the free version and that is more than enough to keep my mind at ease. This is a great app, especially for my new iPhone SE, with just the simple camera. I keep an image of my reading, and have a folder of my daily readings! Thanks, Cardiio!!

Mawdine, Dec 18, 2021

Best Pulse bpm ios app

Before using Cardio I tried several 'free' apps and a few paid apps and all were unsatisfactory. First, most of these other apps indicate they are for iPhone and iPad but they do not work on the iPad because to take a finger reading you need a camera with light--iPad has no camera light. The Cardio app works on both iPhone and iPad and automatically imports results into Apple's Health app. Cardio measures pulse by either finger or face readings on iPhone and by face on the iPad. Readings are very accurate and match the exact same values taken in my physician's office. Excellent customer service if you have any questions.

Owl3369, Apr 05, 2018

Paid 7.99 for the waveform measurement

I paid for the waveform measurement thinking it would give a little more detail about what is seen in the heart rate, like maybe a missing p wave, or too long a length between certain parts of the waveform...you know, length of time to the T wave or whatever. I didn’t expect the only information shown after 7.99 (a lot by app standards) to only say: -.2 sec. <—-that’s it. That’s what you get for 7.99. Okay? How is that even remotely worth any money at all and how does that help me? I downloaded the app and would pay 50 bucks if it helped me figure out why I get breathless for no reason after never smoking and while just sitting. People downloading heart rate apps have heart rate questions. I don’t expect it to be a doctor in an app. But I do expect 7.99 to measure something resembling anything. I feel betrayed. I feel stupid for parting with that much money. I made an assumption that 7.99 meant the waveform was analyzed. It’s not.

steph0468, Dec 20, 2020

Description

Cardiio helps you measure your pulse (heart rate) using your phone camera, learn how the numbers relate to your general wellness, perform effective workouts to get in shape, and track your progress. *** Featured on The Doctors (CBS), ABC News and more *** MEASURE YOUR HEART RATE: • Just hold your iPhone or iPad and simply cover the back camera with your finger to read your pulse GAIN INSIGHT: • See how your heart rate relates to your fitness and endurance IMPROVE YOUR FITNESS: • Built-in high-intensity circuit training exercises that only takes 7 minutes to complete TRACK YOUR PERFORMANCE: • Personal dashboard with history (daily, weekly and monthly) • Save, edit, annotate, export your data (CSV) HEALTH KIT INTEGRATION • Save your heart rate measurements to the Apple Health app. *Upgrade to PRO to enjoy the full features of the app! ---------------------------------- ABOUT CARDIIO Blood absorbs light. Every time your heart beats, the blood flow to your finger increases, causing more light to be absorbed. In between beats, less light is absorbed.

By using your smartphone camera to capture tiny changes in reflected light from your finger, Cardiio can calculate your heart rate. **IMPORTANT TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS • ALWAYS hold your phone steady, keep still, and don’t talk during a measurement. • Make sure your fingers are not cold. • Cover the entire back camera lightly with your finger; Don't press too hard to avoid restricting blood flow to your finger. Terms of service: https://pensive-lumiere-69f59d.netlify.com/termsofuse.html Privacy policy: https://pensive-lumiere-69f59d.netlify.com/privacypolicy.html WHAT THE PRESS SAY PC Magazine - "… the app is simple, yet beautiful and pretty slick." Cult of Mac - "Cardiio is one of those apps that wows you..." Lifehacker - "it’s a little mind-blowing..." WARNING: NOT FOR MEDICAL USE If knowing your pulse rate is critical to your health, you need to have your pulse taken by a medical professional. Cardiio is not intended to diagnose, prevent or treat any condition, or to be a substitute for professional medical care. Measurements and statistics are intended for informational and educational purposes only, to support general health and wellness. The Cardiio app has not been tested with individuals with health conditions, is not a clinical pulse oximeter and has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.