Instant Heart Rate: HR Monitor
By Bodymatter
MIND evaluation
- Cost
- In-App Purchase, Subscription, Payment, Free to Download
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, Web
- Supported Conditions
- Cardiovascular Health
- Privacy
- Data Stored on Server, App Declares Data Use and Purpose, App Reports Security Measures in Place, Is De-Identified Data Shared, Is PHI Shared, Can Delete Data, Is Anonymized/Aggregate Data Shared, Has Privacy Policy
- Clinical Foundation
- Well Written Relevant Content, Does What it Claims, Patient Facing, Use Warning, Appropriately Advises Patient in Case of Emergency
- Features
- Track Symptoms, Journaling, Track Medication
- Functionalities
- Email or Export Your Data, Offline, Spanish, Own Your Own Data, French, Accessibility
- Engagements
- User Generated Data
- Inputs
- Camera, Diary, External Devices, Social Network, Geolocation
- Outputs
- Notifications, References/Information, Summary of Data, Graphs of Data
- Developer Type
- For Profit Company
Last reviewed: August 7, 2026
Rater review
This review represents the view of the app rater and is not an endorsement by MIND.
This app uses the phone’s camera to measure user heart rate in under 10 seconds with no external monitor needed. It helps users track their heart rate, stress levels, and trends over time. In-app purchases may apply for premium features.
From the app store
Description from the app store — not vetted by MIND
Most accurate and easy-to-use heart rate app
- Used in heart research at UCSF!
- Get your heart rate in less than 10 seconds
- Check your stress levels
- See trends and insights
Just featured in Apple's new TV Ad “Strength” - use your iPhone to find out your heart rate in less than 10 seconds!
You DON’T need a dedicated heart rate monitor to get your pulse, download Instant Heart Rate today and use your camera’s flash to see how healthy you are!
With over 35 million users, the award-winning Instant Heart Rate app is all over the web.
Featured in: CNN, The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, The Guardian, and many more.
#1 Heart Rate app in United States
#1 Heart Rate app in Japan
#1 Heart Rate app in United Kingdom
#1 Heart Rate app in Australia
#1 Heart Rate app in Germany
#1 Heart Rate app in France
#1 Heart Rate app in China
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… and many more.
Instant Heart Rate is continuously rated as the world’s best mobile heart rate measurement app and is trusted by Stanford’s leading cardiologists for use in clinical trials.
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* Place the tip of your index finger on the iPhone’s camera, and in a couple of seconds, your pulse will be shown!
* Instant Heart Rate detects a color change in your finger tip each time your heart beats and uses an advanced algorithm to show you your heart rate.
* A real-time chart will show you every heartbeat, similar to pulse oximeters used in…