Comparison

Eko vs PASS PCCN®!

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

PASS PCCN®!

Prepare for the Progressive Care Nursing Certification exam with comprehensive review materials. This app offers a narrative review, over 900 practice questions, and interactive learning activities to help you master the PCCN exam content.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive PCCN exam review
  • Over 900 practice questions
  • Study and Exam Modes
  • Interactive Learning Activities
  • Case studies for critical thinking
  • Appendices with essential references
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content. From the author of the bestselling Pass CCRN! and Pass CEN!, Pass PCCN! applies Dennison's time-tested approach to the Progressive Care Nursing Certification exam and follows the latest PCCN exam test plan, with one or more chapters for each section of the exam. This all-new review book features a thorough review in a narrative format for each chapter and covers all the content you need, including the disorders unique to the PCCN, to master the PCCN exam. Learning Activities are interspersed throughout the book, as well as more than 900 review questions. New to This Edition - Content follows the latest PCCN test plan to ensure you have the most current information for exam preparation. - 900 multiple-choice review questions, available in Study Mode or Exam Mode, lets you self-test on the go. - UNIQUE! Learning Activities provide fun and stimulating ways to learn critical concepts, such as crossword puzzles, matching, and fill-in-the-blank questions. - Case studies, consisting of patient scenarios and associated learning activities, stimulate critical thinking and promote the application of knowledge. - Appendices include common abbreviations and acronyms, laboratory values, formulas, hemodynamic monitoring essentials, and a dysrhythmias reference (including etiology, criteria, significance, and management), so you can quickly reference important information when studying for the PCCN examination., are geared towards progressive care nurses and offer valuable test-taking experience. Content licensed from printed edition ISBN 10: 0323077277 Content licensed from printed edition ISBN 13: 9780323077279 SUBSCRIPTION : Please purchase a yearly auto-renewing subscription to receive content access and continuous updates. Your subscription automatically renews every year, so you always have the latest content. Yearly auto-renewing payments- $59.99 Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable." If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-3000 Privacy Policy - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx Authors: Robin Donohoe Dennison, DNP, APRN, CCNS, CEN, CNE and Kathleen Farrell, DNSc, APRN, ACNP, CCNS, CCRN Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Company

Screenshots

Eko4 screens
PASS PCCN®!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Eko at none against PASS PCCN®!'s shown. Eko also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 10). PASS PCCN®!'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 PASS PCCN®! sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eko holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eko has 11K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eko ships an update fortnightly, PASS PCCN®! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Eko versus PASS PCCN®!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEkoPASS PCCN®!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (11K ratings) — better4.6 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better10
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#8 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB147 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEko Health, Inc.Skyscape Medpresso Inc

Customer experience

Eko

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

PASS PCCN®!

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

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

PASS PCCN®!

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
4 purchases

PASS PCCN®!

Subscriptions4
  • 25% Off - Limited Period Offer$44.991 Year
  • 20% Off - Limited Period Offer$47.991 Year
  • 15% Off - Limited Period Offer$50.991 Year
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  • PASS PCCN! 1Y Sub.$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Eko free?
Eko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PASS PCCN®! free?
PASS PCCN®! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Eko or PASS PCCN®!?
Eko is rated higher. Eko averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while PASS PCCN®! averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.
Do Eko or PASS PCCN®! have ads?
PASS PCCN®! shows ads; Eko does not.
Which is updated more often, Eko or PASS PCCN®!?
Eko ships an update fortnightly, and PASS PCCN®! every 3 months. Most recently, Eko was updated on November 8, 2026 and PASS PCCN®! on November 3, 2026.

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