Apps That Measure Your Heart Pressure With the Camera

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Monitoring your heart pressure with Google Fit is simple: using the rear camera and also the LED flash, you will be able to measure your heart rate based on the analysis of the color of your fingers.

First, you need to place your finger on the rear camera and then lightly press and hold. The system will measure the finger's blood pulse.

Then on the screen you will be able to see if your finger is in the correct position. When Google Fit starts counting, a graph of your heart rate appears at the bottom.

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For some reason, using your left hand proved more effective in my tests than using your right hand. This process takes around 30 seconds.

Like some other similar services, Google says its app performs a rough analysis of your blood flow by tracking the subtle changes in your finger coloring.

Finally, algorithms used in Google Fit take into account lighting, skin tone, age and some other factors to create the data.

Extra information about heart rate tracking using Google Fit:

The service will not require an internet connection to work;

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The information is read in real time and directly on your device, so nothing is sent to the cloud.

Finally, at the end of the measurement, you will be asked if you want the final result to be saved in Google Fit so that a long-term database of information can be created.

However, Google clarifies that heart rate monitoring via Google Fit is used for informational purposes.

If you have cardiovascular disease, use this resource with the guidance of a healthcare professional.

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Other apps to measure heart pressure (Android and iOS)

In addition to Google Fit, there are other apps that measure your heart pressure with the camera. On the other hand, the method I used to choose the apps presented in this article is easy: I chose the best-rated apps from the Google Play Store and the App Store.

Below are the best apps that provided the best quality on IOS and Android.

Important: The apps on this list require access to your camera in order to work.

Cardio to Monitor Your Heart Pressure

Cardio is definitely the best app on the list when it comes to monitoring.

Measuring your blood pressure is very easy and all you need to do is place your finger on your iPhone's main camera on the back.

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After adding extra information about yourself, such as your age and weight, you can generate a graph containing information and comparisons with the average user of the service.

So, the paid version offers different packages and you can subscribe for up to seven days of fitness training. As I already said, Cardio is the best and most complete on this list.

Another important feature, if you want to use it in collaboration with your doctor, is to use the tracking history, which can be shared through a CSV document.

The app can also work integrated with Apple Health. However, it is only available for iOS.

Heart Rate Free 

An excellent alternative for those who don't want to buy a heart rate monitor is the Heart Rate Free.

The way to use it is always the same: you place your finger on the smartphone's rear camera and wait for the analysis of the number of beats per minute to finish.

On the other hand, the application detects the change in color of your fingertip to provide data on your blood pressure in real time.

So, the company that developed this application reported that more than 35 million users already use Instant Heart Rate.

To use the application, it is not necessary to create an account. However, each time you open the application, the system itself offers to register.

However, the advantage of this app is that it is available for iOS and Android and allows you to add labels to each test.

Finally, its paid version allows you to export reports. Instant Heart Rate supports both Apple Health and Google Fit.

Cardiograph – Heart Pressure Monitor

Cardiograph allows you to measure your heart rate, save your results for later reference, and track people who are on the same path as you.

However, this app is very easy to use and allows you to share profiles, making it an ideal tool for your family members.

Therefore, to monitor your blood pressure using your smartphone, simply place your finger on the smartphone's camera and wait for the result.

You can create a PDF with the day's measurement and share it via instant messaging, but it is worth mentioning that the same content can also be shared in writing.

Cardiograph is compatible with Wear OS (formerly Android Wear), which will allow you to measure your heart rate using the heart rate sensor on smartwatches.


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