# Instant Heart Rate: HR Monitor > The most accurate heart rate monitor. Track heart beat, bpm, stress and cardio. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/si.modula.android.instantheartrate](https://chrome-stats.com/d/si.modula.android.instantheartrate) ## Overview - **ID:** `si.modula.android.instantheartrate` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Bodymatter - **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS - **Downloads:** 31,262,921 - **Rating:** 3.82 / 5 (309,648 ratings) - **Version:** 6.3.5 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-27 - **First published:** 2010-07-23 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 68 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-14 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=si.modula.android.instantheartrate) - **Website:** [https://www.instantheartrate.com](https://www.instantheartrate.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://instantheartrate.com/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use](https://instantheartrate.com/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use) ## Description **Instant Heart Rate: HR Monitor** uses your smartphone camera and flash to measure pulse, heartbeat, and BPM in less than 10 seconds—without a chest strap or dedicated hardware. Place your finger over the camera to view your heart rate and PPG pulse graph. Track resting and workout heart rate, monitor heart rate zones, check stress levels, tag readings, and review trends and insights over time. The app supports cardio training and lets you share heart data with family, friends, or a doctor. Use it for general wellness and fitness tracking only; results are approximations and are not a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis. ## Rankings - #4,927 — Overall - #4 — heart ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN` - `android.permission.BODY_SENSORS` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.READ_PROFILE` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.azumio.android.argus.intents.SYNC_SERVICE_READ` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA` - `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO` - `com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY` - `si.modula.android.instantheartrate.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `si.modula.android.instantheartrate.permission.C2D_MESSAGE` ## Review summary Most users find the app easy to use and generally reliable for heart rate readings, with the free version meeting basic needs. The major downsides are intrusive ads, mandatory sign-in, frequent crashes, and a costly premium option. Some reviewers also raise privacy concerns related to data collection (email) and sign-in requirements. ### Pros - Easy to use with a straightforward interface - Generally reliable heart rate readings / works well - Free version functions well - Useful for health monitoring (e.g., after stroke) - Positive overall sentiment (great/excellent/brilliant performance) ### Cons - Intrusive ads that are large, loud, and frequent - Requires an account / sign-in after initial measurements - Frequent crashes / crashes on startup - Premium features are expensive / not affordable - Privacy concerns about data collection (e.g., email address) and sign-in ## Similar extensions and apps - [Heart Rate Monitor](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.droidinfinity.heartratemonitor) — 1,211,211 users - [Heart Rate: Health Tracker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ovnfxi.ijghir) — 2,148 users - [Instant Heart Rate Monitor](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.heartratepulse.monitor) — 9,832 users, 3.53 / 5 - [Heart Rate Monitor - iCardiac](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.icardiac.heartratemonitor.healthapp) — 1,434,592 users, 4.59 / 5 - [Heart Rate Monitor - Pulse App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.heartrate.monitor.pulse.instance) — 39,882 users, 4.30 / 5 - [Heart Rate: Pulse Monitor](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.heartrate.health.pulse.pulseapp.heartratemonitor) — 206,328 users - [Check Your Heart Rate - Health](https://chrome-stats.com/d/check.health.com) — 238,685 users, 2.00 / 5 - [Heart Rate: Heart Rate Monitor](https://chrome-stats.com/d/heartrate.heartratemonitor.heartrateapp.heartratetracker) — 2,773,341 users, 4.72 / 5 - [Heart Rate Monitor: Heart Rate](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hartyn.heart.rate.monitor.pulse.app) — 1,001 users - [Heart Rate Monitor BPM Tracker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.workoutapps.heart.rate.monitor) — 3,314,627 users, 4.33 / 5 - [Instant heart rate monitor](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tower.heartbeat) — 10,578 users, 4.09 / 5 - [Heart Rate Monitor](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bluefish.heartrate) — 3,014,360 users, 4.49 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/si.modula.android.instantheartrate)