Comparison

Eko vs StethoMe

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
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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

StethoMe

This medical device app works with an electronic stethoscope to monitor asthma symptoms in children. It analyzes lung sounds for abnormalities and allows sharing recordings with doctors for remote consultations. It helps measure respiratory rate, heart rate, and inhalation/exhalation ratios.

Highlights
  • Asthma symptom monitoring
  • Lung sound analysis
  • Remote doctor consultation
  • Respiratory rate measurement
  • Heart rate measurement
  • Bluetooth stethoscope connection
Features
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This app is a part of the StethoMe medical device. It is certified according to Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 (MDD). As such it can be used jointly with StethoMe electronic stethoscope as a class 2a medical device in the jurisdiction of EU, CH and UK. StethoMe® enables easy and quick monitoring of asthma symptoms in children. It is the first system that detects respiratory system abnormalities. How does StethoMe work? This solution enables performing unassisted auscultation at home: - The StethoMe mobile application sends the sounds recorded using the StethoMe stethoscope to the StethoMe AI algorithms. - These medical algorithms analyse the recording and notify immediately of any abnormalities appearing in the lungs. - The sounds recorded can be sent to a doctor for diagnosis and remote consultation. The application's module dedicated to asthma establishes the intensity of wheezes and rhonchi and enables measuring the respiratory rate, heart rate, and inhalation/exhalation ratio. The StethoMe system is a certified medical device. The asthma module is currently in the testing phase. The most recent user manual is available at https://stethome.com/manuals. Using the application requires connecting with a StethoMe® stethoscope via Bluetooth. Never diagnose the patient on your own solely on the basis of the results obtained using this device. Only a doctor may order treatment and diagnose respiratory system diseases.

Screenshots

Eko4 screens
StethoMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StethoMe at none against Eko's 2. StethoMe also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Eko's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. StethoMe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Eko against 5.0 for StethoMe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eko has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eko ships an update fortnightly, StethoMe every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Eko versus StethoMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEkoStethoMe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (11K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#8 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB61 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperEko Health, Inc.StethoMe Sp. z o.o.

Customer experience

Eko

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

StethoMe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

StethoMe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Eko

Subscriptions2
  • Eko+ Monthly Membership14 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Eko+ Annual Membership14 Days trial$119.991 Year
None

StethoMe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eko free?
Eko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StethoMe free?
StethoMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Eko or StethoMe?
StethoMe is rated higher. Eko averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while StethoMe averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Eko or StethoMe have ads?
Neither Eko nor StethoMe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eko or StethoMe?
Eko ships an update fortnightly, and StethoMe every 6 weeks. Most recently, Eko was updated on November 15, 2026 and StethoMe on November 3, 2026.

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