Great app for 99 cents
Because I read the negative reviews, I knew this would be a challenging app. Since it was only 99 cents, I took a gamble. AND I also took five minutes to read the online documentation (Press Help on the app & it tells you the URL).
I had to take a look at the ipod touch manual to confirm which mysterious hole was the microphone (on the back, next to the camera on a 4th gen ipod touch).
Then I was ready to roll. I heard my heartbeat within 4 seconds, distinct and clear. I gave the ipod a shake, and a spectrogram appeared.
I would suggest that those complaining, should google "Louis CK miracle" and watch the 4 minute video, which (accurately) explains that even the worst cell phone is a miracle.
I cant get it to email my spectrogram, but now I know that my ipod touch is ALSO a stethoscope. In my part of the US, you cant buy a cup of coffee for under a buck, so I think this is a great app.
The pro pro version ($5) would have tips on what to listen for when listening to your heart [maybe the author doesnt want to do that because hes a wealthy doctor and would be at risk of a lawsuit by one of the negative clueless reviewers-- a pity. [Update-- apparently the author does have such an app-- Im going to think about buying it]
The "activation" is there to guarantee that you acknowledge you dont have a pacemaker.
To the critic who said this app added nothing, I disagree. I recorded my heartbeat using the normal mike in the free (included) Voice Memo app by apple-- you could hear it, but much more faintly. The filtering of the app adds value.
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iStethoscope Pro, v1.04