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Pulsar

A simple BLE pulse meter (HRM - heart rate monitor) app +PiP.
Does everything you could dream of about such an app:
- Follows android color scheme (Dark, Light)
- Shows pulse and time since start.
- Has "Picture in Picture" mode, to display on top of other apps
- May even show the charge left on the BLE device.

Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 9 (9) suggested Added on Oct 18, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access precise location only in the foreground
      This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
    • pair with Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
    • access Bluetooth settings
      Allows the app to configure the local Bluetooth phone, and to discover and pair with remote devices.
    • connect to paired Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
    • discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
    • ds.pulsar.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 44 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 8 (8) - Added on Oct 15, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access precise location only in the foreground
      This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
    • pair with Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
    • access Bluetooth settings
      Allows the app to configure the local Bluetooth phone, and to discover and pair with remote devices.
    • connect to paired Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
    • discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
    • ds.pulsar.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 44 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 7 (7) - Added on May 17, 2024

    This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access precise location only in the foreground
      This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
    • pair with Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
    • access Bluetooth settings
      Allows the app to configure the local Bluetooth phone, and to discover and pair with remote devices.
    • connect to paired Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
    • discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
    • ds.pulsar.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 39 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log