Comparison

epTools Lite vs ManageMR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

epTools Lite

Features
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epTools Lite is a platform for the evaluation of heart rhythm disorders. It is a universal app running on iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch devices. epTools Lite is a free app that contains a subset of the functionality included in epTools. Resources include algorithms commonly used to localize arrhythmia substrates and reference guides to assist in the identification of clinical conditions involving abnormalities of cardiac rhythm. Algorithms are implemented via an intuitive user interface. These algorithms guide the user through a series of questions to arrive at an answer while providing a graphical visualization of their progress and result of their analysis. Use of the save path to image feature allows users to save an image of the current decision path when using many of the decision analysis tools included. These images, which appear in the photo album, may be useful to communicate findings with colleagues. Users may access scientific reference material cited in the app. Many of the reference are available for free or are accessible by subscription holders. Subscribers need only enter journal specific log-in identification once as credentials are stored in iOS. Localization of accessory pathways: Two algorithms are provided (based on Arruda et al and Milstein et al) to assist in the localization of accessory pathways in patients presenting with patterns of manifest pre-excitation on 12-lead electrocardiograms. Localization of atrial tachycardias: Two algorithms are provided (based on Ellenbogen et al and Kistler et al) to assist in the localization of atrial tachycardias in patients presenting with atrial tachycardia on a 12-lead electrocardiogram. Localization of ischemic ventricular tachycardia: Two algorithms are provided (based on Miller et al and Segal et al) to assist in the localization of exit sites for ventricular tachycardia in the setting of single and multiple myocardial infarction based on findings on 12- lead electrocardiograms during ventricular tachycardia. Localization of idiopathic ventricular tachycardia and premature ventricular contractions: A reference is provided consisting of ECG findings for various idiopathic ventricular arrhythmia locations. An algorithm is provided based on Ito et al to assist in the localization of ventricular ectopic activity and tachycardia based on ECG findings. Differentiate endocardial from epicardial ventricular arrhythmias via calculation of the maximum deflection index (Daniels et al). Disease Assessment: A tool are provided to assist in the assessment of Arrythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia/Cardiomyopathy (ARVD/C) . Tools to differentiate SVT from VT using features noted on the 12-lead electrocardiogram are provided utilizing the Brugada and Verckei et al algorithms. Tools to calculate the CHADS₂ and CHA₂DS₂VASc stroke risk as well as QT correction calculators for heart rate (Bazett or Fredericia) are provided. A creatinine clearance calculator (Cockcroft Gault) is provided. Reference examples using the included tools are available on our website (www.busy-being-born.com/examples).

About

ManageMR

This medical app offers personalized referral and treatment guidance for mitral regurgitation patients. It analyzes echo assessment parameters to determine MR severity, etiology, and recommend appropriate interventions like valve repair or replacement.

Highlights
  • Personalized referral advice
  • Treatment recommendations
  • MR severity and etiology analysis
  • Mitral valve repair vs. replacement feasibility
  • Echo assessment parameter entry
Features
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This clinical decision support app provides clinicians with personalized referral and treatment advice for diagnosed mitral regurgitation patients by verifying the severity and etiology of the MR. • Enter patient parameters from an echo assessment. • Review customized advice on - Probable severity and etiology of a patient’s MR - Need for referral - Feasibility of mitral valve repair vs. replacement for the patient Content in this app is derived from the 2017 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on the Management of Mitral Regurgitation. The information and recommendations in this clinical decision support app are not meant to represent the only or best course of care nor replace clinical judgment. Therapeutic options should be determined after discussion between the patient and their care provider.

Screenshots

epTools Lite1 screens
ManageMR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: epTools Lite at every 3 months against ManageMR's every 21 months. ManageMR's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

epTools Lite ships an update every 3 months, ManageMR every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
epTools Lite versus ManageMR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterepTools LiteManageMR
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB58 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBusy Being Born Solutions, LLCAmerican College of Cardiology

In-app purchases

None

epTools Lite

No in-app purchases

None

ManageMR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is epTools Lite free?
epTools Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ManageMR free?
ManageMR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do epTools Lite or ManageMR have ads?
Neither epTools Lite nor ManageMR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, epTools Lite or ManageMR?
epTools Lite ships an update every 3 months, and ManageMR every 21 months. Most recently, epTools Lite was updated on October 16, 2026 and ManageMR on October 12, 2026.

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