Features & Capabilities

By analyzing HRV and Stress along with additional data, SweetBeat HRV provides a deeper dive into health and provides insight into what activities you engage in that effect the health metrics you care about.

IMPORTANT: SweetBeat requires external hardware: A tested Bluetooth Low Energy Heart Rate Monitor or KardiaMobile 6L hand held heart rate monitor. While other manufacturers wrist worn devices work well for heart rate, their wrist worn heart rate monitors are not accurate enough for HRV and so are not supported. The iWatch is not supported.

•Please visit https://www.sweetwaterhrv.com/healthsensors.shtml for a list of compatible Heart Rate Monitors devices.

SweetBeat HRV will also import your Apple Health app data (SDNN, Resting Heart Rate, Average Heart Rate) that is collected by the iWatch or other devices authorized to store metric in the Health app. This data is for viewing purposes only and is not used in any HRV calculation.

SweetBeat has two main components: •Monitor Stress •HRV for Training/Recovery •KardiaMobile 6L 3 Minute CheckUp

Monitor Stress: With SweetBeatHRV, you can see your stress levels in real time, giving you the ability to take action to reduce stress. If your chosen stress threshold is reached, SweetBeat’s Relax screen prompts you with a deep breathing screen that includes calming images.

•Stats: The stats screen more widely referred to as the “geek” screen, shows all the metrics being measured. If using the HealthPatch, the user can view the additional provided metrics. •Graph: The graph screen shows a real-time building graph of your heart rate from RR Intervals. Turning the phone 90 degrees counter-clockwise will bring up the graph in landscape. •Export RR Intervals: SweetBeat provides RR interval export capability along with other raw data files in .csv format.

HRV For Training: In competitive sports, improved performance is often affected by alternating periods of intensive training with periods of relative rest. SweetBeatHRV measures HRV, an objective measure of your body’s response to each workout and provides training recommendations based on the morning reading.

KardiaMobile 6L 3 Minute CheckUp: With SweetBeatHRV and the KardiaMobile 6L hand held device, you can measure your HRV with a 3 minute countdown timer. This type of session can be used conveniently any time of the day when you want to check your HRV and stress levels. The KardiaMobile 6L hand held device is convenient and eliminates the need of a heart rate monitor chest strap. Please note that the KardiaMobile 6L device is the only KardiaMobile device that is presently supported by SweetBeat HRV.

SweetBeat Features: •Customize your Relax screen images with your favorite pictures. •Track your heart rate recovery after exercising. •Save and upload sessions to your secure SweetWater Health account at www.BeatHealthy.com. •Email your RRs and session data for personal analysis off-line •View your Apple Health data with trend lines

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
SweetWater Health
Rating:
3.80
(24)
Version:
2.8.1 Last updated: 2026-04-22
Version code:
881128895
Creation date:
2014-05-04
Compatible devices:
Size:
239.54MB
Price:
9.99
URLs:
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Data ingested on:
2026-06-06
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Developed by:
SweetWater Health
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Website:
https://www.sweetwaterhrv.com

User Reviews

Users praise SweetBeat HRV for deep, actionable HRV metrics and well-organized data, plus broad device compatibility and generally helpful support. However, many reviews report stability issues after updates, crashes, and the inability to save sessions. HRV readings and guidance are seen as inconsistent by some, and the UI can be clunky and hard to navigate. Some users also experience pairing problems with external monitors. Overall, it's a powerful tool for training and recovery, but reliability and UX drawbacks limit its usefulness for some users.
Pros
  • Deep HRV metrics with clear ANS insights (parasympathetic/sympathetic activity) that many users find actionable for training and recovery.
  • Rich, well-organized data presentation across multiple screens, making complex information accessible without feeling overwhelming.
  • Broad device compatibility and data analysis options, including support for external HR monitors (e.g., Polar H7) and the ability to export/analyze data with tools like Kubios.
  • Generally strong support and responsiveness from the team, with users praising helpful help when issues arise.
  • A powerful tool for in-depth HRV analysis, sleep tracking, and long-term trend insights that benefits serious users.
Cons
  • Stability issues and crashes after updates; users report the app stops functioning, can’t save sessions, or crashes on iPad/iPhone.
  • Inconsistent or inaccurate HRV readings and guidance, with discrepancies between detailed data and summary screens and mismatches with perceived stress.
  • Clunky UI/navigation; difficult to move between charts, hard-to-hit controls, and overall non-intuitive design.
  • Intermittent device compatibility problems with external monitors (e.g., Polar H7) and other devices, leading to failed pairings for some users.
Recent reviews
I love this app, use it almost every day. It has so much data but thoughtfully broken out onto various screens so the amount of information is never overwhelming but still easily accessible. This app is a real service to the community.
by Be*****, 2025-01-03

Since I did the software upgrade that was recommended recently the app no longer functions. I cannot see any of my of hrv's and when I take a new reading it shows everything but the hrv.
by Wr*****, 2021-07-05

Despite claims that this works with the Withings HR, it won’t pair with the watch. To make matters (much) worse, emails to Sweetbeat asking for assistance or a refund have thus far gone unanswered. I’ll keep trying to get my money back. Buyer beware!
by Ye*****, 2020-12-10
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