# Eko vs IV Push Timer

Eko and IV Push Timer both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of IV Push Timer's written reviews are positive against 51% of Eko's. IV Push Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). Eko's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (11K vs 1). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Eko is free to download; IV Push Timer costs $1.99 up front. Eko sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. IV Push Timer 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 IV Push Timer. 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. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Eko's written reviews are positive against 100% of IV Push Timer's.

Eko ships an update fortnightly, IV Push Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eko | IV Push Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| 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/iv-push-timer/id6759823376/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | #43 |
| Size | 159 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eko Health, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/505874291) | [Michael Gibson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880931823) |

## What reviewers say

### Eko

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Medical, #164 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

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


### IV Push Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iv-push-timer/id6759823376)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)

This medical app assists healthcare professionals with precise timing for IV pushes using an Apple Watch. It offers haptic and audio intervals, auto-timeout features, and a companion iPhone app for settings and history. Setup guidance for Apple Watch Ultra Action Button, Shortcuts, and complications is also provided.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch stopwatch, Haptic and audio intervals, Auto Timeout feature, iPhone companion app, Shortcut and complication integration, History logging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eko free?

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

### Is IV Push Timer free?

IV Push Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Eko or IV Push Timer?

IV Push Timer is rated higher. Eko averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while IV Push Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Eko or IV Push Timer have ads?

Neither Eko nor IV Push Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eko or IV Push Timer?

Eko ships an update fortnightly, and IV Push Timer every 6 days. Most recently, Eko was updated on November 3, 2026 and IV Push Timer on November 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Eko or IV Push Timer?

Eko currently peaks at #8 in the App Store charts, and IV Push Timer at #43. 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.*