Top apps to monitor your blood pressure

High blood pressure or hypertension is often the precursor to more serious health issues so it’s best to nip this in the bud to secure a heartier future. All it takes is keeping an eye out for your blood pressure. In this day and age, there are numerous apps you can try to monitor this for you.

1. iBP Blood Pressure
   
   RM3.90 (iOS)
   
   RM3.50 (Android)
   
   This blood pressure app may not be free, but it can track everything from systolic and diastolic pressure to pulse and weight. On top of that, it comes with convenient data filtering and charting functions. If you already own a Withings blood pressure monitor or wireless scale back home, the app can even sync with your Withings account and retrieve all your previous data. The app also has a wide range of sharing options, allowing patients to keep their caregivers in the loop with regard to their conditions. Should you decide to switch from one device to the other, the iBP Blood Pressure app can also sync your data across different platforms.
   
   Pros: Great interface, supports multiple users, syncs across different platforms
   
   Cons: Not free (though affordable)
   
   Best for: Those who want to track data across different platforms.
   
   
2. iHealth MyVitals
   
   Free (iOS & Android)
   
   If all that data entry turns you off, try this app from iHealth instead. Designed to work with the suite of iHealth devices, such as WiFi-connected weighing scales, blood pressure monitors and more, this app quietly updates all your data as it is measured without any effort on your part. Create a personal dashboard based on your devices and preferences, then share your data instantly with friends and family.
   
   Pros: Rich and informative app, wireless syncing, user-friendly.
   
   Cons: Only works with iHealth devices.
   
   Best for: Those who already have an iHealth blood pressure monitor at home.

Now that you have these apps loaded up on your smartphone, monitoring your blood pressure is easier than ever before.

Remember! Keeping an eye on your vital signs is just the first step. The next step is to lead a healthier lifestyle, making sure that regular exercising is part of your daily routine.