# Eko vs Quick PEDS EMS Guide

Eko and Quick PEDS EMS Guide both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Quick PEDS EMS Guide's written reviews are positive against 52% of Eko's. Quick PEDS EMS Guide also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Eko's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and ratings volume (11K vs 3). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Eko is free to download; Quick PEDS EMS Guide costs $3.99 up front. Eko sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Quick PEDS EMS Guide 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 Quick PEDS EMS Guide. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eko has 11K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Eko's written reviews are positive against 100% of Quick PEDS EMS Guide's.

Eko ships an update fortnightly, Quick PEDS EMS Guide every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eko | Quick PEDS EMS Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eko-digital-stethoscope-plus-ecg/id1026457544/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-peds-ems-guide/id1602995672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 151 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eko Health, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/505874291) | [National Emergency Resource Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383458744) |

## What reviewers say

### Eko

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · 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


### Quick PEDS EMS Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-peds-ems-guide/id1602995672)

This medical reference app provides EMS professionals with quick access to pediatric care guidelines, including medication calculations, burn care, and airway management. It features color-coded, weight-based information for rapid treatment decisions and is a one-time purchase with no subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Pediatric EMS quick reference, Color-coded weight-based information, Medication administration guidance, Airway management adjunct sizing, Age-dependent burn care, Weight conversion calculator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eko free?

Eko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Quick PEDS EMS Guide free?

Quick PEDS EMS Guide costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Eko or Quick PEDS EMS Guide?

Quick PEDS EMS Guide is rated higher. Eko averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Quick PEDS EMS Guide averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Eko or Quick PEDS EMS Guide have ads?

Neither Eko nor Quick PEDS EMS Guide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eko or Quick PEDS EMS Guide?

Eko ships an update fortnightly, and Quick PEDS EMS Guide every 2 months. Most recently, Eko was updated on October 27, 2026 and Quick PEDS EMS Guide on October 21, 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.*