4 Smartphone Apps to Support Your Heart Health
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February 10, 2025
- Posted by: Nina Rand
Smartphones give us access to a seemingly endless array of health-related apps that can support our goals. And as smartphone technology (very quickly) progresses, the phones themselves even come with built-in heart health features that make it seem like there’s a cardiologist in your back pocket — literally — at all times.
You can quickly check-in on your daily step count, or get an estimation of calories burned, or measure your approximate heart rate.
These built-in features combined with the support of smartphone apps can’t replace your annual exam with your board-certified cardiologist, but they can help you keep a close eye on your heart health in between check-ups and exams.
Here are our 4 favorite smartphone apps to support your own heart health, or to be a resource for those around you.
FibriCheck
Cost: Free; offers in-app purchases
What it Does: FibriCheck allows you to check your current heart rate in just 60 seconds, using only your smartphone. The app is medically certified, which means you can also accurately track your numbers and symptoms—both of which are great features for staying on top of your heart health on your own between scheduled appointments with your cardiologist.
You can even open up the app to discuss your tracked information with your cardiologist, making it easier to identify possible areas of concern or improvements to your heart health.
Rating: FibriCheck is rated #47 in the Medical app category.
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CardioVisual
Cost: Free; offers in-app purchases
What it Does: The CardioVisual app was built by cardiologists to keep educational information about heart disease at patients’ fingertips. The app includes a library of video content meant to educate on heart health, allowing users to have more informed conversations with their doctors.
Rating: CardioVisual has 4.4 out of 5 stars from Apple users.
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PulsePoint Respond
Cost: Free
What it Does: The PulsePoint Respond app connects CPR-trained individuals willing to assist in an emergency with those experiencing a cardiac emergency nearby. The app uses GPS technology and is 911-connected to immediately inform those trained in CPR of emergencies occurring in their area.
The app affords those experiencing a cardiac emergency the chance of life-saving care from certified individuals in their area while first responders make their way to the emergency.
Rating: PulePoint Respond is rated #26 in the Medical app category. It has 175,000+ 5-star reviews and more than 3 million users.
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iResus
Cost: Free
What it Does: If you have loved ones with heart disease or complications or have children or elderly persons in your care, this is a great app to keep on your phone.
Developed by the Resuscitation Council UK and Cranworth, iResus is a free app that walks users through proper protocol for resuscitation of adults, children, and newborns.
The best part is that the app doesn’t require an internet connection, so it is accessible whenever you need it.
Rating: iResus is rated #77 in the Medical app category.
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In case of emergency…
In the event of a heart-related emergency, you should always immediately call 911 before consulting a mobile app for support.
If the situation allows, you can utilize a helpful app like one of the options listed above to support whoever is experiencing the heart-related emergency while you wait for an ambulance to arrive.
Need a real-life cardiologist in your back pocket? Come see us at Texas Cardiology Associates.
Having these apps on your smartphone is great, but having a real-life cardiologist to call or visit is even better.
Schedule your annual exam online with our team of cardiologists and heart specialists, or call us at 281-358-1950 for a comprehensive check-up.