My Experience with Blood Pressure App Pro
I used to track my BP with HeartCheck, but it got bogged down with too many social features. My new job requires me to provide monthly health reports, so I gave Blood Pressure App Pro a shot on my iPhone 15 Pro. For the first few days, it was great. Logging my numbers Tuesday morning before my 8:30 AM meeting was quick. The graph made it easy to spot that my readings are always higher on Mondays—probably the commute. But then I hit a snag. I couldn’t figure out how to export a report for just a specific date range, like the last 30 days for my HR department. That’s when the shine started to wear off.
Features Worth Noting
The actual logging is where this app shines. You open it, punch in your systolic, diastolic, and pulse, and you’re done in seconds. I like that you can add a short note with each entry. Last Thursday, I noted “big presentation today” and sure enough, my numbers were up. Seeing that connection on the clean weekly graph is genuinely useful. The medication reminder is a simple alarm, but it works. I haven’t missed my evening pill since setting it up. For just getting data in and seeing basic trends, it does the job well without much fuss.
What Needs Work
My biggest issue was with support. When I couldn’t filter the export, I used the contact form in the app. I got a reply three days later—a generic FAQ link about exporting all data, which didn’t answer my question at all. I felt completely brushed off. The app also has this annoying habit of asking to review it every few days, which gets old fast. For a tool handling sensitive health info, that kind of impersonal support is a real letdown and makes me question their priorities.
Pricing
It’s free, which is the main reason I stuck with it for two weeks. There are banner ads at the bottom of the screen. They’re mostly for other health apps or random games. They don’t pop up over your data, so they’re ignorable. I’m always suspicious of free health apps, though. You have to wonder how they’re making money if they’re not charging you. The lack of a subscription is nice, but it also makes me cautious about what the real product is.
Developer Notes
The developer is Hitchhike Tech. The app has had one minor update since I installed it, just saying “bug fixes and improvements.” I tried to look them up. Their website is pretty basic, mostly just promoting this app and a few others. There’s no real “about us” section or transparency about who’s behind the company. That vagueness, combined with the slow support, doesn’t inspire a ton of confidence. It feels like a small operation that might not be around long-term.
Security & Privacy
This is where I got really uncomfortable. Right after installing, I checked the App Store permissions. It requests access to “Health” data (which makes sense), but also to “Identifiers” and “Usage Data.” Why does a blood pressure log need my usage data? I dug into their privacy policy. It says your logged numbers stay on your device, which is good. But then it admits they collect device info and how you interact with the app for “analytics and advertising.” So while my systolic reading might be safe, they’re building a profile on how and when I use the app. That feels sneaky for a health tool. I don’t want my stress-tracking routine to be part of an ad profile.
How do I quickly log my blood pressure readings in Blood Pressure App Pro?
Open the app, then enter your systolic, diastolic, and pulse numbers. You can add a short note about your activity or mood, and the whole process takes just a few seconds.
Can I export a report for a specific date range, like the last 30 days?
Currently, the app only allows exporting all your data at once, not a custom date range. This is a limitation that has frustrated some users who need monthly reports for their employer or doctor.
Why does the app keep asking me to review it, and can I stop it?
The app prompts you to leave a review every few days, which can be annoying. To stop it, you can go into your iPhone's Settings, find the app, and disable the 'Allow Reviews' option.
I contacted support about an export issue but got an unhelpful reply. What should I do?
Unfortunately, support responses can be slow and generic. If the FAQ link they send doesn't solve your problem, try reaching out again through the app's contact form and clearly restate your specific need, or consider using the app's built-in feedback option to request a feature update.
How does Blood Pressure App Pro compare to HeartCheck for tracking blood pressure?
Blood Pressure App Pro is much simpler and faster for logging readings without extra social features that can clutter HeartCheck. However, HeartCheck may offer better export options and customer support, so if you need custom reports, HeartCheck might be a better fit.
