# Eko vs StethoMe

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StethoMe at none against Eko's 3. 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.

Both are free to download. Eko sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. StethoMe asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

Eko ships an update fortnightly, StethoMe every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eko | StethoMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eko-digital-stethoscope-plus-ecg/id1026457544/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stethome/id1535904310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 151 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Eko Health, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/505874291) | [StethoMe Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471334469) |

## What reviewers say

### Eko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eko-digital-stethoscope-plus-ecg/id1026457544)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Medical, #187 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

This app enhances physical exams by recording and analyzing heart and lung sounds. It helps detect potential heart and lung conditions, allowing for secure storage and sharing of recordings and reports. Features like murmur and AFib flagging are available with compatible devices and memberships.

**Highlights:** Record heart and lung sounds wirelessly, Flag murmurs, AFib, tachycardia, bradycardia, Save, play back, and annotate recordings, Build patient profiles for condition tracking, Generate and share PDF reports, Securely store exam recordings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Eko+ Monthly Membership | $12.99 | per month |
| Eko+ Annual Membership | $119.99 | per year |
| Eko+ Annual Membership | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent heart rate detection
- Inability to save/playback recordings
- Frequent error messages during use

**Requested features**

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


### StethoMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stethome/id1535904310)

This medical device app works with an electronic stethoscope to monitor asthma symptoms in children. It analyzes lung sounds for abnormalities and allows remote consultation with doctors. It helps measure respiratory rate and heart rate for better asthma management.

**Highlights:** Asthma symptom monitoring, AI-powered lung sound analysis, Remote doctor consultation, Respiratory rate measurement, Heart rate tracking, Bluetooth stethoscope connection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 October 25, 2026 and StethoMe on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*