# Polar Loop The text version of the iDevice Guide at https://idevice.com/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/roadmap. Same data as the page, last updated 2026-11-01. > Polar's screen-free band: 24/7 heart rate, nightly HRV, sleep stages and up to 8 days of battery, with no subscription. $199.99 at Polar. - Status: On sale - List price: $199.99 (The official starting price.) - Released Sep 10, 2025 (source: [Polar Media Room](https://www.polar.com/en/media-room/polar-launches-polar-loop-first-screen-free-subscription-free-wearable)) - Guide: https://idevice.com/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/roadmap - Last updated: 2026-11-01 ## Can it do this? - **Do I need a subscription?** No, there is no subscription. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/roadmap#can-do-i-need-a-subscription)) - **How long does the battery last?** Up to 8 days on a charge, with 4 weeks of data held on the band. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/roadmap#can-how-long-does-the-battery-last)) - **What does it cost?** It costs $199.99. That is the list price. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/roadmap#can-what-does-it-cost)) - **Does it have GPS?** Not built in. The Polar Flow app records your phone's GPS during a session. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/roadmap#can-does-it-have-gps)) - **Does it work with my phone?** Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/roadmap#can-does-it-work-with-my-phone)) - **How does it connect?** It connects over Bluetooth. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/roadmap#can-how-does-it-connect)) - **Does it track heart rate?** Yes, it tracks your heart rate. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/roadmap#can-does-it-track-heart-rate)) - **Does it track HRV?** Yes, it tracks your HRV. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/roadmap#can-does-it-track-hrv)) - **Does it track sleep stages?** Yes, it tracks your sleep stages. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/roadmap#can-does-it-track-sleep-stages)) - **Does it have a screen?** No. It has no screen and no buttons, and it sends no notifications. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/roadmap#can-does-it-have-a-screen)) ## Works with A fitness tracker that works with iPhone and Android. - **Which iPhones does the Polar Loop work with?** Works. It works with every iPhone that runs iOS 17 or later, from the iPhone XR on. Source: [Polar](https://support.polar.com/us-en/polar_flow_app_and_compatible_devices). Checked 2026-10-21. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/roadmap#q-which-iphones)) - **Does the Polar Loop work with Android?** Works. Yes, Polar Loop works with a compatible Android phone, provided you meet the listed requirements. Source: [Polar](https://support.polar.com/us-en/polar_flow_app_and_compatible_devices). Checked 2026-10-21. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/roadmap#q-android)) - **Does the Polar Loop work with iPhone?** Works. Yes, Polar Loop works with a compatible iPhone, provided you meet the listed requirements. Source: [Polar](https://support.polar.com/us-en/polar_flow_app_and_compatible_devices). Checked 2026-10-21. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/roadmap#q-iphone)) ## Questions ### How much does the Polar Loop cost? $199.99 at Polar.com. There is no subscription: every feature is ready on day one. Source: [Polar](https://www.polar.com/us-en/loop). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/roadmap#faq-how-much-does-the-polar-loop-cost)) ### Does the Polar Loop need a subscription? No. The band is a one-time purchase, and the Polar Flow companion app is free with no hidden fees. Source: [Polar Media Room](https://www.polar.com/en/media-room/polar-launches-polar-loop-first-screen-free-subscription-free-wearable). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/roadmap#faq-does-the-polar-loop-need-a-subscription)) ### Does the Polar Loop have a screen? No. It has no screen and no buttons, and it does not buzz or beep with notifications. You read your data in the Polar Flow app. Source: [Polar](https://www.polar.com/us-en/loop). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/roadmap#faq-does-the-polar-loop-have-a-screen)) ### How long does the battery last? Up to 8 days on a charge, from a 170 mAh battery. It holds 4 weeks of data on board, so a missed sync loses nothing. Source: [Polar](https://www.polar.com/us-en/loop). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/roadmap#faqs-how-long-does-the-battery-last)) ### Does the Polar Loop have GPS? Not built in. Start a session in the Polar Flow app with your phone as the recording device, and the phone's GPS records route, speed, pace and distance. Source: [Polar](https://www.polar.com/us-en/loop). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/roadmap#faqs-does-the-polar-loop-have-gps)) ### Can I swim with the Polar Loop? Yes. It is rated WR30, water resistant to 30 meters, and suits bathing and swimming. It tracks heart rate and calories in the water, but not strokes or swim distance. Source: [Polar](https://www.polar.com/us-en/loop). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/roadmap#faqs-can-i-swim-with-the-polar-loop)) ### What does the Polar Loop track? Heart rate around the clock, steps and daily activity, sleep stages, nightly HRV and Nightly Recharge recovery. It detects workouts on its own from your heart rate and movement. Source: [Polar](https://www.polar.com/us-en/loop). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/roadmap#faqs-what-does-the-polar-loop-track)) ### How does it track sleep? It measures how much of your night was light, deep, REM or interrupted sleep, and gives you a score each morning. Nightly Recharge combines that score with heart rate, HRV and breathing data to rate your recovery. Source: [Polar](https://www.polar.com/us-en/loop). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/roadmap#faqs-how-does-it-track-sleep)) --- Source: iDevice (https://idevice.com). Every spec, rumor and grade above links to where it came from. Full Guide: https://idevice.com/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/roadmap. This file: https://idevice.com/guide-text/polar-loop.md. ## Questions and answers ### Using it **Do I need a subscription?** No, there is no subscription. Source: Polar **What does it cost?** It costs $199.99. That is the list price. Source: Polar **Does it have GPS?** It gets GPS from your phone. It has no GPS of its own, so it borrows the phone's. Source: Polar **Does it work with my phone?** Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone. Source: Polar **How does it connect?** It connects over Bluetooth. Source: Polar **Does it track heart rate?** Yes, it tracks your heart rate. Source: Polar **Does it track HRV?** Yes, it tracks your HRV. Source: Polar **Does it track sleep stages?** Yes, it tracks your sleep stages. Source: Polar **Does it have a screen?** No, it has no screen. Source: Polar ### Price and models **Is there a newer one?** No. The Polar Loop is the current model. Source: iDevice ### In the box **What's in the box?** Polar Loop, Band, Buckle, Charging cable. Source: [Polar](https://www.polar.com/us-en/loop)