An app for people wanting to record their blood pressure readings.
| Blood Pressure DB |
By Horst Klier |
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Features
- Blood pressure recording
- Blood pressure and medication tracking
- Graphs and reports
- Bluetooth capability
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| Security and privacy |
Does the app:
- collect medical information? Yes (only that necessary for use of the app)
- require a login? No
- have password protection? Yes
- have a privacy policy? Yes
- require internet access? Yes (for full function)
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| Cost |
- Basic version – free. Some limits on functionality, including a maximum of one PDF report per day and limited to 300 values.
- Premium – 4.17 EURO per month gives you unlimited PDF reports, PDF reports with extra features, no advertising.
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What does the app do?
This app allows you to record your systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings. The charts and graphs enable you to see your readings in the past 7 days, 30 days or 90 days. It also allows you to record their pulse, blood glucose level and weight. For a more detailed description of the app, see Google Play or the App website and, for a detailed review, see Reviews.
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CONS
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✔ PDF data reports can be emailed or printed directly from the app.
✔ Basic (free) version would be good enough for most people.
✔ Bluetooth connectivity to compatible blood pressure machines (some of these are available in New Zealand).
✔ Option to synch with Apple Health.
✔ Multiple users can be added.
✔ Option to use without creating an account if you prefer to use anonymously.
✔ No unnecessary data collection, no third party data sharing, no profiling.
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✘ No option to set your individual targets.
✘ Entering an abnormal blood glucose reading doesn’t flag any alerts.
✘ Technical problems with registration, but able to use as a guest.
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Review details
- April 2021, Version 7.0.0, Apple iOS
- August 2016, Version 5.69, Android
| App developer |
| If you are the developer and would like to provide updated information about this app, please email the app library manager at applibrary@healthnavigator.org.nz. |
Learn more
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Kumar N, Khunger M, Gupta A, Garg N. A content analysis of smartphone-based applications for hypertension management J Am Soc Hypertens. 2015 Feb;9(2):130-6.
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Clinical review
Reviewer: Dr Alice Miller, GP, FRNZCGP, Wellington
Date of review: April 2021
Comments: The Blood Pressure DB app is a convenient way to record and share your blood pressure data with your healthcare professional. This will help with adjustments to medication to reach your blood pressure targets and help you feel more in control of your health.
The app is most useful for motivated people who need monitoring or treatment of blood pressure and who prefer or have been advised to do this at home. You will need your own blood pressure machine and other relevant equipment if you want to record other health data.
A good way to record and track your blood pressure and related data, with the extra options to synch with Apple Health and synch with a Bluetooth enabled BP machine. I had problems registering for an account but still could use as a guest.
Safety concerns: No alert for an abnormal glucose entry – the app does not warn you if your blood glucose is too high or too low.
New Zealand relevance: Yes, relevant to a New Zealand audience.
Clinical review
Reviewer: Jeremy Steinberg, GP, RNZCGP
Date of review: August 2016
Review: This app allows users to easily track their blood pressure, thereby helping their doctor to make better prescribing decisions.
Safety concerns: Blood pressure targets are generally individualised, taking into account age and other medical problems. This app does not allow you to take that into account.
