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Qardio has gone bankrupt and app is missing from App Store

I just upgraded to the iPhone 16 Pro from the 15 Pro. Everything worked fine except for the Qardio app which is missing from the App Store. Thus it can't be used on the 16.


This is a real bummer as I have all 4 Qardio products. I have been using them for years and keeping historical records for health purposes. I'm seeing rumors that Qardio has gone bankrupt but haven't found any details. I've sent several messages to their support staff in recent days but have not received any replies. I do note that their online store is still selling their products as if nothing has happened. I consider this dishonest, at the very least. For the record, Amazon is also selling Qardio products. Imagine buyers' anger when they find out that the advertised app is unavailable.


This brings me to the big question: Why was the app removed from the App Store? I can't believe that Apple knows about this situation and the problems it will cause for many iPhone users like me. Maybe they would agree to put the app back up.

iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 21, 2024 11:03 AM

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Posted on Sep 22, 2024 5:34 AM

It seems very unreasonable to me that the app has been removed. Even if the company has gone out of business existing customers should be able to be supported. Assume it’s Apple rather than Qardio that has taken the app down… very disappointing! Didn’t plan on having to buy new scales and BP monitor just because I upgraded my phone!

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Sep 23, 2024 9:55 AM in response to afn854

SOLVED! I just now was able to download the app to my new iPhone, here: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/qardio-heart-health/id855275752


Not sure why I cannot find it searching the App Store, but google led me here (also in the App Store), and it works! I logged in and it synced with all my previous scans. I also can't find anything about them going out of business, maybe they just released a new version of their app and/or are having issues with the App Store search?

Sep 22, 2024 9:42 AM in response to Mac Jim ID

I do understand all that. I suppose the issue I have is that I believe the app should remain available for those that already use and rely on it. I can understand it not being available to any new users but to prevent existing users from continuing to use it seems harsh. Those of us who have updated our phones this year now have scales and BP monitors that might as well be paperweights which is annoying and, in my opinion, unfair. I’m not asking any more than the fact that apps I was using remain available despite my hardware upgrade.

Sep 22, 2024 10:47 AM in response to Mac Jim ID

The app has been working for me on my old phone - it’s only the phone upgrade that has caused me to have the problem.


Yes, I agree it would be good if someone bought them out. However I’ve now ordered my Withings and will stick with them going forward - they’ve been in the industry for many years so hopefully won’t the problems that Qardio is/has had.

Sep 22, 2024 8:49 PM in response to MrsC02O7

I do not think Apple should be blamed at all. I purchased the QardioBase X from the Qardio website last week in Australia and payment went to them and shipped from Sydney I also cannot get the App or contact support at all. All their support links and email addresses are not working. If this company is bust why are they still selling hardware that cannot be used to its potential. I

Sep 23, 2024 6:44 AM in response to Mac Jim ID

So far, I can use the app on my iPad. I will upload my data to

myself and hopefully not upgrade the iPad. I have not found any reliable

information about Qardio filing bankruptcy papers, but when I click on support

on the website, I get the Secure Connection Failed page.


I did some more digging and found the company has not

recently filed for bankruptcy. There was a Chapter 7 adversary proceeding

filed against Qardio in 2019, but the case was dismissed with prejudice in

early 2020

Sep 23, 2024 9:31 AM in response to gwl12

gwl12 wrote:

looks like they changed the app name to “qardio heart health”. I had the same issue due to a phone upgrade and just found the “new” app and downloaded and it worked. Good luck to all!

Great find. It also appears that they have changed the link on their website to point to this app instead of the previous link that said the app was not available. The app has been in the App Store for over a year with the latest update being 6 months ago, so not sure if it is actually new or what changes have been made. Hopefully they are back on track. It is odd that they have not kept their users informed on what is going on and that their Support link is still not functional.

Sep 24, 2024 2:04 PM in response to gwl12

Glad I found this forum. I hadn't used my qardio bp monitor in awhile and it wasn't working so I just installed new batteries and did the reset (though I never see a light when inserting a paper clip in the hole.) I have a new phone; the app still has my bp history but it won't connect to the phone. Bluetooth doesn't find it either. I looked up the "new" app but there was nothing to download as the "open" button appeared. It took me to the app on my phone. I'm really upset that the device won't work anymore. Devices are still being sold, so it's hard to believe the company would simply stop operations. This is crazy.

Qardio has gone bankrupt and app is missing from App Store

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