Elite HRV

IOS & ANDROID • Free / $79.99/year

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.

Compatible Sensors

  • Polar H10
  • Polar Verity
  • Garmin Hrm
  • Wahoo Tickr

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