Stress Check by Azumio
Using Stress Check by Azumio you will be able to:-Quantify your level of stress-Determine the effects of different stressors-Control stress and observe progress-Reduce chances of certain chronic diseases known to be correlated with stress
Everyone has experienced changes in heart rate before taking an exam, giving a public speech, or when exercising. In fact, not only does your heart rate increase, but the time variations between consecutive heart beats become more random and scattered as well. By analyzing this factor of heart rate variability (HRV), it is possible to estimate your level of stress wherever you are, with no additional hardware.
Analysis of HRV requires heart pulse data to be measured continuously for a certain period of time. The more you use Stress Check, the better the app gets to know you and your heart.
Algorithms used to analyze HRV follow recommendations of European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology (NASPE).
If you consistently observe high levels of stress we recommend using Azumio’s stress relief application, Stress Doctor: a biofeedback app that uses deep a breathing technique for stress reduction.
Stress Check utilizes a method of quantitative stress level assessment developed by Biocom Technologies, a well-known developer of various professional health assessment technologies.
Category : Health & Fitness
Reviews (21)
This afternoon I was extremely stressed from my kids. I took the test and got my lowest ever reading. Tonight, I lay here calmly reading for a half hour and get 95% stressed. It instructs me to go lay down immediately. I tried it without placing my finger on the lens. It still said, I have detected your pulse. What a load of crap. Going to uninstall now.
I use this when I am feeling jittery after mild exercise to make sure I am aware of my stress status, with some quite shocking results. I have poor adrenal function, so the app helps me knowing when to pace myself. I noticed someone mentioned heart rare recovery after exercise but I can't see that it would help, as it does not tell you what your heart rate is, only how regular your heart beat is.
It's so inaccurate. First time I tried it I used it properly. I'm not stressed at all and it gave me a reading of 95%. I then used it again but this time I waved my finger in front of the camera erratically making it look like I had a very irregular heart beat, going from very fast to very slow. It then said my stress level was 23. A load of crap basically
Before I review, many people seem to comment about finger getting too hot because of light and not getting a result. PUT YOUR FINGER ON THE CAMERA LENSE, NOT THE FLASH. Reading seems accurate to how I feel. A little frustrated that the logs are not being stored. Keep getting 'error nul'.
Doesn't take into account any medical conditions which may affect your heart rate and is just plain inaccurate. I've suffered from mental illness since I was little, which causes a lot of stress on a person. I'm currently going through a rough spot again and the app says I'm stress free. Hahaha... No.
Wow.. My Ex files false charges and I don't let DFS into my home for an exploratory search, because it violates the 4th Amendment and they take my child on the basis of noncompliance with their investigation... I'm not sleeping and pacing the floors all night and day, but this app claims I am calm? But my bedding, ceiling fan and files compiled for my case are stressed!!! I am immediately taking my ceiling fan down, taking it to a psychiatrist and having it prescribed meds so it doesn't fall apart!!!!
Put your finger on the camera lens not your flash...no wonder your fingers are burnt. Anyway the app based it's result on your heartbeat it could be accurate to a point and always has been accurate with how I'm feeling but if anything its interesting and fun to mess with. There were instructions on what to do when I did it anyway.
Have to press the cam lens for two minutes and i can only make it for one, have to move my finger away cos the lens is burning my finger, no choice but to give it a three star as this make the result in accurate. Always said my stress level is very low and im very calm cos there is no heart rate after one minute:/
This is a great concept! Im getting "Error Null" when I attempt to save. That's not a big deal for me personally. However there is a problem that's concerning. It takes quite a while for the app to read your finger and the light gets unbearably hot! Ouch! That can throw off the reading and the whole purpose of the app.
This app mostly works, sometimes it is spot on, other times it is way off the mark. That said, I like it and use it from time to time. When I can I get my wife to check her stress level too, however she isn't always a willing participant. This app gives you a general idea mostly of where your stress level is at. Just don't tale it as gospel, when in doubt seek qualified medical advice and or treatment.
You must put your finger near the flash which gets so hot that I could not keep my finger in place long enough to finish the reading. In addition, I can't imagine an accurate stress reading when your finger is being burned... Would like the app if it functioned in a way that would be accurate and usable.
OK let me give you the background. I normally don't rate apps but let's do it. I am getting married in 60 days looking at buying a house and when taking this test I was in the middle of an argument with my partner. During a fore mentioned test my partner walked into the room to continue the argument. Well let me tell you that while the app is terrible it certainly did give us a laugh when it came back and say I was 10% stressed. This is the most stressful time of my life lol. I will say it gave me laugh.
Note: Phone must have a flash in order to work! This is not mentioned in the description or at any point during installation. This is probably why there are so many 1 star reviews saying it doesn't work. As other people have mentioned, the age input needs refinement. Also, I may have missed it, but I didn't see instructions at any point.
Works well on htc wildfire s but not as good as instant heart rate app
Takes a pulse reading from camera sensor. Uses it to determine HRV and gives you a stress level from those measurements. Though no actual imformation on HRV is given and no raw data analysis or r-r intervals displayed to verify it's accurate, like other apps do. All you see is the varying heart rate as the reading is taking place and them an estimation on how stressed you are shown as a percentage. Maybe fun to use, but not all that informative, educational or usefull.
My kid 5years shows high stress having 55%, proved its just mapped stress% with pulse rate. Feels you real but no such logic exists as I myself working on medical equipments and no such equipment discovered..
First off when you put in your birthday... funny stuff. If they can't get that right, I can't really trust this app. Though the reading of mine and my fiance seems accurate about us. And my finger never got hot as I am reading so many complaints about.
I never knew that my table was so stressed out! THANK YOU SO MUCH for making this app. Now I know that I must take better care of my table. For all you people with stressed tables, I recommend taking it out for a jog once in a while to reduce stress. Also, drinking Chamomile tea is an excellent way as well.
After reading through other reviews, I can say in all fairness that the resulting data is dependent on what phone is being used. This app works correctly with my phone, an LG G2. I do have only one issue with this app: this app's GPS usage is high, even after disabling my phone's GPS. Please fix. -1 star until a fix is issued.
Once I feel sick. This app correctly calculates my HRV to be too chaotic. After 10 minutes slow rythmic breathing techniques (using my arm watch needle as guide for 5 second breath in and 5 second out), I manage to lower my stress level on the second reading with this app. I recover from sickness quickly in one day. On the opposite need, such as against sleepiness, I use another hyperventilation breathing technique to increase my alertness.
After installing the Instant Heart rate and app on my Samsung SG3, I figured I'd give this one a try. This one is not able to display history, change online settings. Gives me an error Not_found message. It does keep my age settings, but seems to have a conflict when trying to save or share with facebook. Good potential it seems.