Comparison

Eko vs AHA ACLS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Eko

This app enhances patient exams by detecting heart and lung conditions early. It records and analyzes sounds, builds patient profiles, and generates shareable reports. Compatible with digital stethoscopes for seamless integration into clinical workflows.

Highlights
  • Detect structural murmurs
  • Flag AFib, tachycardia, bradycardia
  • Guided heart and lung exams
  • Wireless audio playback
  • Auto-connect to stethoscope
  • Record and save sounds/ECG
  • Build patient profiles
  • Generate PDF reports
Features
Currently charting
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The Eko App turns every patient encounter into an early detection opportunity for heart and lung disease. It fits seamlessly into your physical exam workflow when connected to a compatible digital stethoscope. Use the Eko App to: - Flag the presence of structural murmurs in as little as 5 seconds. - Flag the presence of AFib*, tachycardia, and bradycardia. - Run guided, multi-point exams to systematically assess a patient’s heart and lung sounds. - Listen wirelessly through a Bluetooth-enabled audio device. - Auto-connect to your stethoscope to capture recordings while keeping your phone tucked away. - Play back, annotate, and save stethoscope sounds and ECG*. - Build patient profiles to flag changes in a patient's condition across visits. - Organize exam data by room number, follow-up status, recording source, or any custom label. - Securely store exam recordings for future reference. - Generate and share PDF reports or a direct link to a recording with trusted colleagues or upload to compatible EHRs. - Aid in medical education and patient engagement. *Available with the CORE 500™ Digital Stethoscope. Select features may require a paid Eko+ membership and feature availability may vary by country. Visit ekohealth.com to learn more about compatible devices. Have questions or feedback? Contact us at support@ekohealth.com. The Services are for informational purposes only and should not replace advice from a licensed healthcare provider for any medical condition or treatment. Please consult a licensed and qualified health care provider before making any medical decisions. Use of this app is subject to the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions and Eko's Terms of Service. Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Eko's Terms of Service: https://support.ekohealth.com/hc/en-us/articles/13156765697563-Terms-of-Service Eko's Privacy Policy: https://support.ekohealth.com/hc/en-us/articles/13156748616731-Privacy-Policy

About

AHA ACLS

This app provides clinicians with a digital tool to assist in running cardiac arrest codes and delivering advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) at the bedside. It features the latest AHA recommendations and includes intuitive access to algorithms, drug dosing, and timers for efficient patient care.

Highlights
  • 4 ACLS algorithms (cardiac arrest, tachycardia, bradycardia, post-arrest)
  • Latest 2025 AHA ACLS content
  • Drug therapy and dosing
  • Easy-to-read timers
  • CPR and epinephrine logging
  • Rapid transition to post-arrest care
Features
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The AHA ACLS app is the American Heart Association's (AHA) officially endorsed digital health solution to assist clinicians in running codes and delivering bedside ACLS care with actual patients. The app was developed by Harvard-trained physicians, in collaboration with the AHA, to help fellow physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and EMTs deliver the highest level of advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) at the point-of-care. It began as a project to assist clinicians within Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital—and then expanded to have a global scope after significant positive impact was demonstrated. Importantly, real-time feedback from our clinician users continuously drives improvements in app design, features, and function so that you will have the best experience providing life-saving care at the bedside. The AHA ACLS app is the only one to have all content vetted by both the AHA science team and practicing Harvard-affiliated physicians. It also features the latest 2025 release of AHA recommendations for ACLS. We owe it to our patients to use the best digital health tools to give them the highest chance of surviving acute life-threatening cardiac illnesses. To this end, we have developed a low cost, intuitive, and rigorously vetted mobile app to assist clinicians— including in all stages of training—and enhance ACLS care at the bedside. Features: - Intuitive design to rapidly access 4 ACLS algorithms (i.e. cardiac arrest, tachycardia with pulse, bradycardia with pulse, and post cardiac arrest care) - Includes all recently released 2025 ACLS content including drug therapy and dosing, reversible causes, etc. - Easy-to-read timers and ability to log rounds of CPR, epinephrine, and defibrillations - Button within cardiac arrest algorithm that allows for rapid transition to post cardiac arrest care pathway once patient achieves ROSC - All content rigorously vetted by AHA science team and practicing Harvard-affiliated physicians We continue to iterate based on real-time clinician feedback, so that you will have the best experience providing life-saving care at the bedside. AHA ACLS offers an auto-renewing annual subscription at $3.99/year with a 3-day free trial. You will have unlimited access to all content while you maintain an active subscription. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your Apple ID Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. You can read more about our terms and conditions in the app.

Screenshots

Eko4 screens
AHA ACLS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Eko at free with in-app purchases against AHA ACLS's subscription. Eko also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 26%) and ratings volume (11K vs 391). AHA ACLS's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Eko sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and AHA ACLS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Eko against 4.9 for AHA ACLS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eko has 11K ratings behind it against 391, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Eko's written reviews are positive against 26% of AHA ACLS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eko ships an update fortnightly, AHA ACLS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Eko versus AHA ACLS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEkoAHA ACLS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (11K ratings)4.9 (391 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews — better26.3% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better391
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#6 — better#49
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB48 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEko Health, Inc.Massachusetts General Hospital

Customer experience

Eko

All ratings11,145 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative40.0%

AHA ACLS

All ratings277 ratings
Positive99.3%
Neutral0.4%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive26.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative70.0%

User reviews

Eko

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Clear sound amplification
  • 🚀 Useful for noisy environments
  • 👍 Convenient Bluetooth connectivity
  • 👍 Helpful for hearing-impaired providers
  • 👍 Valuable for cardiac/respiratory assessment

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Subscription model for key features
  • 👎 Reduced functionality after app updates
  • 👎 Poor audio playback quality

AHA ACLS

From 391 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Accurate, up-to-date AHA ACLS algorithms
  • ⏱️ Built-in timers and counters for code management
  • 👍 User-friendly, intuitive interface
  • 🏥 Trusted by Harvard/MGH and American Heart Association
  • 📋 Helpful for documentation and PCR completion

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription paywall on previously free app
  • 🚨 Dangerous surprise paywall during active codes
  • ⚠️ No warning before transition to paid model
  • 🔐 Requires payment even for basic ACLS information
  • 😤 Perceived greed from wealthy organizations (MGH/AHA)

Bugs and requests

Eko

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent heart rate detection
  • Inability to save/playback recordings
  • Frequent error messages during use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Independent volume control for heart/lung modes
  • Ability to save/share recordings without subscription
  • Improved background noise cancellation

AHA ACLS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App fails to load information despite subscription payment
  • Users locked out of app mid-code
  • Unexpected app crashes during critical moments

Requested features

10 requests
  • Multiple log storage with dates
  • More detailed code logging with event documentation (IO access, medications, rhythms)
  • End code button and pause compressions feature
  • Real-time log tracking for back-charting
  • LVAD algorithm inclusion
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  • Additional medication counters (bicarbonate, calcium)
  • One-time purchase option instead of subscription
  • Free basic version with premium features behind paywall
  • Voluntary donation model instead of mandatory subscription
  • Actual time reflection in logs for accurate timekeeping

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Eko

Subscriptions2
  • Eko+ Monthly Membership14 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Eko+ Annual Membership14 Days trial$119.991 Year
1 purchases

AHA ACLS

Subscriptions1
  • ACLS Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Year

Questions

Is Eko free?
Eko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AHA ACLS free?
AHA ACLS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Eko or AHA ACLS?
AHA ACLS is rated higher. Eko averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while AHA ACLS averages 4.9 from 391 ratings.
Do Eko or AHA ACLS have ads?
Neither Eko nor AHA ACLS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eko or AHA ACLS?
Eko ships an update fortnightly, and AHA ACLS every 2 months. Most recently, Eko was updated on November 10, 2026 and AHA ACLS on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, Eko or AHA ACLS?
Eko currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and AHA ACLS at #49. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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