HealthLog vs SmartBP
Which is better, HealthLog or SmartBP?
Choose SmartBP if blood pressure is your main measurement and you want Apple Watch, iPad or Android support or several profiles; choose HealthLog if you log blood pressure alongside blood sugar, weight and pulse on iPhone and want notes and tags on each reading. Both accept manual entry from any monitor and both export PDF and CSV reports. SmartBP can also sync from Apple Health or Google Fit. HealthLog reads from Apple Health only if you allow it, needs no account, and saves entries in an encrypted file on the device with optional iCloud sync. Both have paid tiers: SmartBP Premium is a yearly subscription, and HealthLog Premium is weekly, monthly or a lifetime purchase. Both are logs, not medical advice.
HealthLog and SmartBP side by side
| HealthLog | SmartBP | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS | iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, Android |
| Price to download | Free to download | Free to download |
| Store rating | 4.3 (6 ratings, 2026-11-01) | 4.5 (61,079 ratings, 2026-11-02) |
| Measurements | Blood pressure, blood sugar, weight and pulse; choose which to track | Blood pressure focused [source] |
| Monitor compatibility | Any monitor by manual entry; optional Apple Health access | Any cuff by manual entry, or sync from Apple Health or Google Fit [source] |
| Reports | PDF and CSV, generated on the device | PDF or CSV [source] |
| Context on readings | Notes and tags on each reading | Not covered in our sources |
| Profiles | One diary | Multiple profiles [source] |
| Pricing model | Free download; Premium Weekly $2.99, Monthly $3.89 or Lifetime $59.99 (US App Store, Nov 2026) | Free download; Premium yearly subscription [source] |
Choose HealthLog if
- You log blood sugar, weight or pulse as well as blood pressure
- You want notes and tags on each reading for context
- You prefer no account, with entries in an encrypted file on your iPhone
- You would rather pay once (Lifetime) than subscribe
Choose SmartBP if
- You want to log from an Apple Watch, iPad or Android phone
- You track blood pressure for more than one person with separate profiles
- You want readings pulled in from Google Fit
Questions
Do HealthLog and SmartBP both work with any blood pressure monitor?
Yes. Both accept readings typed in from any cuff. SmartBP can also sync from Apple Health or Google Fit, and HealthLog can read from Apple Health if you grant permission.
Can HealthLog replace SmartBP for a doctor report?
Both create PDF and CSV reports. HealthLog's report can include blood sugar, weight and pulse alongside blood pressure; SmartBP is the choice if you need several profiles or a watch app.
Sources: caringvillage.com, apps.apple.com, apps.apple.com