Polar Beat: Run & Fitness
★ 4.7What it actually doesFitness workout tracking app with GPS, voice instructions, and synchronization with Polar sensors, though it frequently suffers from sensor connection instability and data synchronization issues.
Actually does
- ✓Running tracker40% of reviews
- ✓Workout tracking50% of reviews
- ✓Heart rate45% of reviews
- ✓Goal Setting15% of reviews
- ✓Voice Notifications and Alerts20% of reviews
- ✓Bluetooth Connectivity60% of reviews
- ✓GPS Tracking25% of reviews
Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews
- ⚠watchOS support
- ⚠Health data integration
- ⚠File sharing
- ⚠Фитнес-тест Polar (измерение VO2max)
- ⚠Polar Running Index для отслеживания прогресса
- ⚠Sync across devices
- ⚠Ad-free
- ⚠Nutrition tracking
Common complaints
- ✗Constant connectivity and sync issues with Polar sensors (H7, H10)40% of mentions
«They still haven't fixed the pairing issue with Polar H7: it pairs on the fifth attempt and can disconnect if you don't keep the app open. The issue started about 8 years ago after an app update»
- ✗App frequently crashes and unexpectedly shuts down25% of mentions
«Lately the app keeps glitching, won't connect, and even when it does connect, it closes on its own»
- ✗Syncing workout data with Apple Health not working15% of mentions
«After the update, data is not being transferred to Health on the iPhone. Because of this, they are not merged into the overall data in the Fitness app»
- ✗Unnecessary ads on every app tab10% of mentions
«Installed it a year ago. Unnecessary ads on every tab»
- ✗GPS connects very slowly (up to 10 minutes) on iOS 11+12% of mentions
«GPS takes a very long time to connect, around 10 minutes. I've reset settings and reinstalled the app, but nothing helps»
What people praise
- ★Reliable Polar H10 sensor connection
«Great app, especially with the Polar H10 sensor. Helps track your progress and properly adjust nutrition according to your workload!»
- ★Minimalist interface without unnecessary features
«Everything you need and nothing extra. Connects very quickly with the optical sensor.»
- ★Convenient progress and results tracking
«Helps track your progress and properly adjust nutrition according to your workload»
- ★Overall satisfaction with the app (when it works)
«The app and devices are great!»
- ★Free basic version available
«The app only has a basic database - that's a plus.»