mypacing vs. Visible vs. blue-ME: Pacing-Apps im Vergleich

mypacing vs. Visible vs. blue-ME: Comparing Pacing Apps

Three apps, one goal: better pacing for Long COVID, ME/CFS and POTS. A fair, transparent comparison of features, pricing and privacy.

Anyone looking for a pacing app for Long COVID, ME/CFS or POTS quickly runs into three names: mypacing, the English-language Visible, and the German blue-ME. All three follow a similar core idea – making exertion, symptoms and recovery visible in order to avoid crashes caused by post-exertional malaise (PEM). The execution, however, differs considerably. This article puts the three tools side by side, as honestly and verifiably as possible – including the areas where other apps offer more than mypacing does.

A note on objectivity: mypacing operates this site itself. We've tried to describe Visible's and blue-ME's features, pricing and privacy claims solely based on their official app store listings and vendor pages (as of July 2026, sources below). For current details, always check the respective official site.

Quick overview

CriterionmypacingVisibleblue-ME
PriceFree, donation-basedApp free; optional hardware band paid14-day free trial, then subscription (monthly/semi-annual/annual)
LanguageGerman + English layerPrimarily EnglishGerman
Account requiredNot required for data donationYesYes
Wearable importGarmin, Apple Health, ResMed CPAP/myAir, Whoop, Fitbit, Oura, Withings, Polar (file upload)Camera measurement (HRV/resting HR); optional Visible Band for real-time data (mainly US/UK)Apple Health, Google Health Connect; HRV via Apple Watch (iOS)
FUNCAP scoreOwn free FUNCAP calculator (no account, runs locally in your browser)Not knownBuilt-in severity calculator
Crash/PEM diaryYes (crash yes/no, pattern analysis)Yes (symptom, medication and exertion tracking)Yes (symptom diary, pacing timer)
Doctor report exportYesYes, for cliniciansYes, as PDF
Research participationAnonymized data donation, research cooperationOpt-in for studiesNot advertised
Publishing/contentDaily automated knowledge blogPress and study referencesFeature/FAQ-focused

mypacing in detail

mypacing is a private, free project built by two people directly affected – funded exclusively through voluntary donations, with no data sales and no advertising. The app imports raw data from common wearables and CPAP devices (Garmin, Apple Health, ResMed, Whoop, Fitbit, Oura, Withings, Polar) and analyzes it alongside crash diary entries. Anonymous data donation is possible without an account – an approach neither Visible nor blue-ME offer in this form. mypacing also recently added its own FUNCAP calculator with all 55 validated items across 8 domains, a radar-chart breakdown, and optional, fully local history tracking – no account, nothing sent to a server.

Visible in detail

Visible is the internationally best-known pacing app in this space and is recommended by, among others, the UK's ME Association. The app measures heart rate variability and resting heart rate via smartphone camera, tracks symptoms, medication and exertion, and generates reports for clinicians. The optional "Visible Band" provides real-time pacing cues but is mainly available in the US and UK. According to its app store listing, the app collects personal usage data for analytics and personalization. The interface is primarily in English, which can be a hurdle for German-speaking users.

blue-ME in detail

blue-ME is the direct German competitor and stands out with a built-in FUNCAP severity test, PDF reports for doctor visits, and an anonymized, AI-readable data export. After a 14-day trial period, usage requires a paid subscription (managed via RevenueCat, cancellable monthly, semi-annually or annually). The provider states that personal details remain optional and are not shared with third parties. For anyone who wants to stay free long-term, the subscription model is the key difference versus mypacing.

Which one fits you?

There's no universally "best" app – the right choice depends on your priorities:

None of the three tools are medical devices and none replace a medical diagnosis. In the end, it's worth trying more than one – most offer some form of free trial.

Note: mypacing is not a medical device and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. All information about Visible and blue-ME is based on publicly available sources (as of July 2026) and may change – please check the respective official site for current, binding details.

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