Platforms
IOS, ANDROID
Free Tier
Yes
Paid Price
$79.99/year
Sensors
4 supported
The Verdict
The best free option for deliberate HRV tracking. Pair it with a Polar H10 for an affordable, accurate setup. The educational content helps you actually understand what your numbers mean.
Features
- Morning Readiness reading
- HRV trends and baselines
- Guided breathing exercises
- Tags for lifestyle factors
- Export to CSV
Pros
- Generous free tier
- Works with any Bluetooth HRM
- Great educational content
- Strong community
Cons
- Requires manual morning readings
- UI feels somewhat dated
- Premium features behind paywall
The Morning Reading Protocol
Elite HRV recommends a 2.5-minute morning reading taken immediately upon waking, before getting out of bed. Consistency in timing and position is key to useful trend data.
Understanding the Scores
The app provides both raw RMSSD and a normalized "Morning Readiness" score from 1-10. The score accounts for your personal baseline, making it easier to interpret than raw milliseconds.