Pulsalarm

Name: Pulsalarm
Price: 1.99 USD
Rating: 3.8 (95 reviews)
Author: Bernd Rudmann

By: Bernd Rudmann

Training in your pulse zone

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Features & Capabilities

PULSALARM is the perfect complement to the fitness and running apps you use, turning your Apple Watch into a signaling heart rate watch.

PULSALARM warns you via vibration or warning tone when you exceed your set upper and lower pulse limit and thus supports you in your pulse-based training. You can train as usual with your favorite fitness or running app. All you need to do is install PULSALARM on your Apple Watch.

Features of the Apple Watch App:

Vibration and/or warning tone when the set pulse limits are reached
Vibration and/or signal tone when returning to the set pulse range
Pulse limits can be deactivated individually
Large, easy to read display of the current pulse
Fast adjustment of pulse limits (also possible while running)
Works together with all known fitness, training and running apps that can be started on the Apple Watch
Does not write data to Apple Health
You can use the app on your Apple Watch without having your iPhone with you

Features of the iPhone App:

Calculation of your maximum heart rate
Individual calculation of the 5 intensity ranges (depending on your maximum heart rate)
Adoption of the pulse limits from the training zones
Setting the maximum and minimum pulse limit
Large display of the current pulse

Important note: without the use with an Apple Watch, the functional range of the app is limited, as no permanent pulse measurement can be carried out.

No advertising, no tracking, no third-party codes. Developed with passion and programmed in Germany.

Why use PULSALARM additionally? Many running apps include the pace as a target in their training plans. However, the same speed can mean a high intensity for one person and a low intensity for another. It is therefore helpful to consider your heart rate instead of speed to determine and maintain the right training intensity. PULSALARM helps you to do this. It turns your Apple Watch into a heart rate monitor.

What is the big advantage? You no longer have to look at your Apple Watch during your workout and still know whether you are exercising within your personal heart rate zone. Also ideal in colder months, when your Apple Watch is hidden under a jacket or long-sleeved shirt and you can't look directly at the display while running.

For whom is PULSALARM suitable?

Ideal for run beginners, as they can control themselves better and protect themselves from overstraining.
Ideal for ambitious runners, as they can train more specifically in their intensity ranges and thus increase endurance and performance.
For all athletes and fitness enthusiasts who are interested in heart rate monitoring during their training with their Apple Watch.

Summary: With the PULSALARM app on the iPhone you can determine your 5 intensity ranges based on your maximum heart rate. You can enter your maximum heart rate directly or have it calculated. Set your personal maximum heart rate limit, which you do not want to exceed during training, and your minimum heart rate limit. When these limits are reached, your Apple Watch will alert you by vibrating and/or beeping.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Bernd Rudmann

Rating:

3.80

(95) 1.00

Version:

1.1.1 Last updated: 2022-02-16

Version code:

843821472

Creation date:

2020-06-08

Compatible devices:

Size:

3.08MB

Price:

1.99

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

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# 164,364 ▲ 345,764

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Developed by:

Bernd Rudmann

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/de/app/pulsalarm/id1516619515?l=en-GB

Website:

http://www.pulse-alert.com

User Reviews

Pulsalarm is praised for being simple and reliable for zone-based heart-rate alerts, with easy access on the Apple Watch and clear HR displays. However, users report it only works when the app is active on the watch and may fail when other fitness apps are in use, highlighting a lack of background operation. There are also common requests for more customization and quicker start/stop options via watch features.

Pros

Simple, easy-to-use interface with a focused purpose (heart-rate alerts).
Effective HR threshold alerts that help you stay in your target zone during workouts.
Quick to access on the Apple Watch and provides clear HR readouts, including big numbers.
Lightweight and privacy-conscious design (does not seem to collect data).

Cons

Only works when Pulsalarm is the active app on the Apple Watch; no background operation or standalone alarms.
Alarms may fail to trigger if other fitness apps are running or the watch isn't actively in Pulsalarm, reducing reliability during multi-app workouts.
Requests for improvements like a watch complication for quick start/stop and the ability to create custom presets or enter exact HR values.

Recent reviews

The app is really easy. The alarm doesn’t start until you get into your zone and then you get alerted when you’re above and below. Its nice you don’t have to deal with alerts before you get to your zone. Im glad i got this

by gr*****, 2026-02-21

This app only works if it’s open on your watch. I prefer something that works in the background automatically. Other than that, it works great!

by Si*****, 2025-08-18

This app may not have been updated in years, but it still works flawlessly—and honestly, it’s exactly what I need. It’s a simple, no-frills heart rate alert app for Apple Watch that does one thing very well: it notifies me when my heart rate exceeds a threshold I set. That might sound basic, but for me, it’s potentially life-saving. I use it while working in the yard, where sweating doesn’t cool you down like it should. My heart rate is the best early warning sign I have for overexertion, and this app helps me recognize heat exhaustion before it’s too late. I love that I can launch it right from the watch with a simple tap, or use it alongside my go-to fitness tracker. It even claims not to collect user data, which is a rare and appreciated touch. Apps like this—lightweight, focused, and respectful of your privacy—are rare. It’s a hidden gem, and I hope it keeps working for years to come.