Visible: Pacing for illness 12+

This app really is a game-changer for those of us with energy-limiting conditions. I was diagnosed with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and POTS a little under 3 years ago and I really struggled to pace appropriately before I started using this app about 15 months ago. This is one of the single most helpful things I’ve found for my conditions.

I’ve almost reached my first membership renewal and they do actually give you a heads up that it is about to renew (instead of just charging your card and then refusing to allow cancellation like many apps do), which is very appreciated. I’ve also talked to customer support a few times and they always respond kindly and in a timely manner (during business hours in the UK).

You can use the free version and get value from it and I definitely still recommend that if the membership is out of your budget ($160/yr as of today). However, using the armband to get real-time reminders and put numbers to my “spoons” so I can plan my days better and adjust as needed is easily worth the cost to me. If you are a numbers person like me, you’ll love having this data. It’s so validating to see that showering and getting dressed costs me 4-5 points (which is more than I burn on a 1.5-mi walk), cause I always felt like it was much tougher on me than it sounds like it would be.

Thank you so much for sharing your experience — it means a lot to hear how Visible has helped you pace more effectively and feel validated in what your body is going through. We know how challenging it can be to manage conditions like ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and POTS, and we’re really glad the app and armband have given you the insights and support you need. Thank you for taking the time and energy to leave a review.

I have had Long Covid for 15 months. I have been using Visible Plus for six months, prior to that I used Visible for 2 months. Both versions are extremely helpful for managing my daily exertions, and knowing what level of stability I am working with every day. Visible Plus has the capability to track your heart rate daily, your HRV, your pacing, and send real time alerts if you are over exerting. It has taken so much guess work out of what I can manage on a particular day. I also have months of valuable data all in one convenient, accessible place to compare and analyze whenever I need or want to. This data can also be exported to share with doctors easily. The Visible team has thoughtfully designed the most supportive app for those of us with chronic, energy limiting conditions.

My heart rate monitor is extremely dependable, and Visible Plus is so easy to use, even with my limited energy. For months I was writing on paper all the information about my symptoms and activities, and this was draining mentally and emotionally. With Visible It takes about three minutes or less everyday with a quick morning check in and evening check in. I have been able to make much more progress since having this app for support. If you can get this app, I recommend it 1,000 percent.

Thanks so much for taking the time and effort to leave us a detailed review. Glad you're finding Visible supportive, easy to use and not too energy-consuming. We're grateful for your support!

I can’t begin to explain what GameChanger this app has been. Since being diagnosed with multiple chronic conditions brought on by long Covid, and being told by doctors that I need to piece, but leaving me with no idea how, finding this app was a godsend. I used the free version for almost a year before. I finally convinced myself. I was worth getting the upgrade and that there would be value in using the heart monitor 24 hours a day. It was an absolute game changer and I don’t want to live with regrets but I do wish I had done it right from the start. It would have given me extra insights about pacing much earlier. I don’t find the armband to be any issue at all and wear it literally all the time. The high heart rate Alerts help me just to know in the background that I need to lighten up whatever I’m doing and have helped me to avert crashes. The trends overtime that I have from tracking medications and symptoms and heart rate variability have also been invaluable, especially sharing with doctors about how or whether things are working not to mention tying activities or other events to why I might have crashes or better yet, good days. This app is helping me heal and manage my life. I’m beyond grateful!

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled Visible has been such a valuable tool for managing your health and preventing crashes. Your kind words inspire us—your gratitude means so much!