Doctor's Ear vs Spot Checkup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Doctor's Ear
Record and share heart, lung, and stomach sounds using a compatible stethoscope device. This app offers a simple interface for capturing and sending audio recordings to your physician.
- Record heart sounds
- Record lung sounds
- Record stomach/bowel sounds
- Works with doctorgram stethoscope
- Share recordings with doctor
Read full descriptionHide full description
Doctor's Ear is a user-friendly application providing a convenient way to record your heart sounds, lung sounds and stomach/bowel sounds. It works with doctorgram stethoscope device. You can record and share with your doctor easily.
Spot Checkup
This app enables remote physiological monitoring using a compatible medical device. It allows for the collection of symptom reports, images, and reminders for physical examinations. Functionality is limited to the USA.
- Remote heart and lung sound monitoring
- Symptom report collection
- Leg edema image collection
- Physical examination reminders
- Telemedicine capabilities
Read full descriptionHide full description
Spot Checkup allows your smartphone to be used for remote physiological monitoring (RPM) and telemedicine when used with the Steth IO device. Steth IO is a Class II FDA-Cleared device with the following indication for use: The StratoScientific Steth IO Stethoscope and Phonocardiogram Model 1.0 is intended for medical diagnostic purposes only. It may be used for the detection and amplification of sounds from the heart and lungs with the use of selective frequency ranges. It has been tested for use on adults undergoing a physical assessment. ▪ Remotely monitor heart and lung sounds ▪ Collect symptoms reports at regular intervals ▪ Collect images for evaluation of leg edema ▪ Get regular reminders to complete physical examinations Steth IO device is only available for sale in the USA (510 k); hence, the app functions as a medical device only in the USA and not in other countries. Disclaimer: Seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. Terms and Conditions: https://spotcheckup.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://spotcheckup.com/privacy-policy
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Spot Checkup at 4.0 against Doctor's Ear's 3.0. Doctor's Ear's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Spot Checkup sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Doctor's Ear asks for nothing beyond the download.
Spot Checkup holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively.
Doctor's Ear ships an update monthly, Spot Checkup every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Doctor's Ear | Spot Checkup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (8 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | GV Concepts, Inc. | StratoScientific, Inc. |
Customer experience
Doctor's Ear
Spot Checkup
In-app purchases
Doctor's Ear
No in-app purchases
Spot Checkup
- Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
- Exam Submission$14.99
- Monthly Subscription$14.99
- Exam submission$19.99
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- Schedule telemedicine call$79.99
Questions
Is Doctor's Ear free?
Is Spot Checkup free?
Which has better reviews, Doctor's Ear or Spot Checkup?
Do Doctor's Ear or Spot Checkup have ads?
Which is updated more often, Doctor's Ear or Spot Checkup?
Other comparisons
