# Eko vs ECG Stat

Eko and ECG Stat both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ECG Stat's written reviews are positive against 51% of Eko's. ECG Stat also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Eko's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (11K vs 2). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Eko is free to download; ECG Stat costs $2.99 up front. Eko sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. ECG Stat 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 ECG Stat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eko has 11K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of ECG Stat's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eko | ECG Stat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eko-digital-stethoscope-plus-ecg/id1026457544/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecg-stat/id1607469907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | #198 |
| Size | 558 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Eko Health, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/505874291) | [Usama Nasir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089083580) |

## What reviewers say

### Eko

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Medical, #196 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


### ECG Stat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecg-stat/id1607469907)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)

This educational tool provides healthcare professionals with quick visual references for ECG interpretation. It covers everything from basic waveforms to complex disease manifestations, aiding in rapid recall of critical cardiac information.

**Highlights:** Visual ECG feature explanations, Covers ECG basics and disease manifestations, Quick lookup for specific conditions, Includes waveform visualizations, Report discrepancies feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eko free?

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

### Is ECG Stat free?

ECG Stat costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Eko or ECG Stat?

ECG Stat is rated higher. Eko averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while ECG Stat averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Eko or ECG Stat have ads?

Neither Eko nor ECG Stat shows ads.

### Which is more popular, Eko or ECG Stat?

Eko currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and ECG Stat at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*