Comparison

iPacemaker Device vs Patient App

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

Head to head
About

iPacemaker Device

Access a vast database of implantable cardiac devices, including pacemakers and defibrillators. Get detailed technical specifications, connector information, advisories, and MRI compatibility checks. Compare devices and explore algorithms to aid in selection and management.

Highlights
  • Extensive device database
  • Detailed technical datasheets
  • Connector and tool information
  • Advisories and safety warnings
  • Multibrand MRI compatibility evaluation
  • Algorithm descriptions
  • Side-by-side device comparison
Features
Currently charting
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iPacemaker Device is an independent, multibrand technical and educational reference for electrophysiologists, hospital device technicians, and medical-device company specialists working with cardiac implantable electronic devices. Explore information on more than 7,000 pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices, cardiac monitors, and leads from 60 manufacturers. TECHNICAL DATA Review device specifications, physical characteristics, dimensions, diagnostic features, and programming parameters. CONNECTOR HEADERS Examine connector layouts, port types, lead configurations, and documented tool specifications. Find device records with compatible connector-header characteristics and explore CSP configurations. MANUFACTURER ADVISORIES Access technical notes and safety communications included in the database and organized by product. MRI DOCUMENTATION Explore manufacturer-published MRI conditions for hypothetical device-and-lead combinations. This educational reference does not determine MRI eligibility for an individual patient or implanted system. ALGORITHMS Review more than 70 manufacturer-specific algorithms organized by manufacturer and technical or clinical scope. ANALYTICS Explore descriptive charts based on information contained in the dataset, including device longevity and survival data. Analytics do not predict the performance of an individual implanted device or recommend device selection. COMPARE Review specifications, programming options, longevity charts, and survival curves across multiple device records without generating treatment or device recommendations. Some content and features require a subscription. iPacemaker Device is intended solely for professional education and technical reference. It is not intended for diagnosis, patient-specific assessment, treatment selection, device programming, MRI eligibility, or emergency use. Always consult current manufacturer documentation and applicable clinical and institutional protocols. iPacemaker is independent and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any cardiac-device manufacturer. Company names, product names, and trademarks belong to their respective owners.

About

Patient App

This app empowers patients with BIOTRONIK cardiac devices to actively manage their health. Document symptoms, share them with your physician, and monitor device status and battery life. Access your digital patient ID and troubleshoot data transfer issues.

Highlights
  • Document symptoms
  • Share symptoms with physician
  • View last data transfer time
  • Access digital patient ID card
  • Check battery and device status
  • View heart rate data
Features
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The Patient App from BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KG supports patients in their daily lives with a BIOTRONIK cardiac device. The app is intended for patients who want to be more active in their therapy and take responsibility for their own health. Supported implants: IPG/ICD/CRT/BIOMONITORs • Amvia Sky, Amvia Edge, Solvia Rise • Edora, Eluna, Enitra, Enticos, Epyra, Etrinsa, Evity • Acticor, Rivacor • Ilivia, Ilivia Neo, Inlexa, Intica, Intica Neo, Inventra, Iperia, Itrevia • BIOMONITOR IV, BIOMONITOR IIIm, BIOMONITOR III • Future cardiac devices As a patient, you can use these main functions of the Patient App: • Document your symptoms quickly and easily with the Patient App. • Share the documented symptoms automatically with your physician (1,2). • View the time of the last data transfer (2) from your device to the BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring® system. The app helps you to troubleshoot any data transmission issues. • You can quickly access your digital patient ID card if needed (e.g., during security check at the airport). • Check the current battery and device status of your implant, indicating if the device is working properly (2). • View data on your mean heart rate and mean heart rate at rest collected from your implanted device (2). Full functionality of the app should be accessible when the implanted device is communicating with the BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring® system. Please always consult your doctor, before you start to use the app or Home Monitoring. (1) Depending on the internet connection or app access setting in the Home Monitoring system, your doctor may not always receive your documented symptoms. BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring and Patient App are not a replacement for emergency care. PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBER IN AN EMERGENCY. (2) Internet connection via mobile network or Wi-Fi is required. If you have any questions or feedback, please contact our support team at patientapp.support@biotronik.com

Screenshots

iPacemaker Device4 screens
Patient App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iPacemaker Device at 4.7 against Patient App's 1.4. iPacemaker Device also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (28% vs 6%). Patient App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. iPacemaker Device sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Patient App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPacemaker Device holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPacemaker Device has 365 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of iPacemaker Device's written reviews are positive against 6% of Patient App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPacemaker Device ships an update every 4 days, Patient App every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
iPacemaker Device versus Patient App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPacemaker DevicePatient App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (365 ratings) — better1.4 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews27.9% of reviews — better5.9% of reviews
Number of ratings365 — better29
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#121 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIPACEMAKER S.R.L.Biotronik SE & Co. KG

Customer experience

iPacemaker Device

All ratings365 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive27.9%
Neutral9.3%
Negative62.8%

Patient App

All ratings29 ratings
Positive3.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative86.2%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive5.9%
Neutral11.8%
Negative82.4%

Bugs and requests

iPacemaker Device

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App keeps refreshing, cannot open
  • App cannot be opened
  • App enters interface and stops, cannot open
  • App has not worked for years
  • App hasn't worked for days
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  • App requires subscription after purchase
  • App requires subscription after update
  • App is not working
  • App is useless without subscription
  • App freezes and needs reboot
  • App seems to hang when opening
  • App does not open
  • App cannot be used unless you pay a subscription
  • App changed to subscription model
  • App not updated
  • App not updated for newer devices
  • Some newer devices cannot be found
  • Some leads labeled MRI conditional are found to be non-MRI

Requested features

6 requests
  • More equitable evaluation of company representation
  • Fix app hanging/slow opening
  • Update for newer devices
  • Grandfather in lifetime members
  • Refund original charge for lifetime members
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  • Remove disclaimer that opens every time

Patient App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

iPacemaker Device

Subscriptions7
  • 1 month subscription REGULAR$9.991 Month
  • 3 Months Subscription$49.993 Months
  • 12 months subscription REGULAR7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • 6 Months Subscription$59.996 Months
  • 12 Months Subscription$99.991 Year
  • 12 months subscription PREMIUM$109.991 Year
  • 12 months subscription PREMIUM7 Days trial$109.991 Year
None

Patient App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPacemaker Device free?
iPacemaker Device is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Patient App free?
Patient App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iPacemaker Device or Patient App?
iPacemaker Device is rated higher. iPacemaker Device averages 4.7 out of 5 from 365 ratings, while Patient App averages 1.4 from 29 ratings.
Do iPacemaker Device or Patient App have ads?
Neither iPacemaker Device nor Patient App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPacemaker Device or Patient App?
iPacemaker Device ships an update every 4 days, and Patient App every 4 months. Most recently, iPacemaker Device was updated on October 10, 2026 and Patient App on October 9, 2026.

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