ECG Notes vs ECG FlashCards
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ECG Notes
This pocket guide offers a quick reference for ECG interpretation and management, covering basics, 12-lead ECGs, ACLS, CPR, and emergency medications. It includes over 100 ECG strips and practice questions, with content updated to the latest guidelines. No internet connection is needed after initial download.
- 125 ECG rhythm strips
- Comprehensive coverage: basics, ECG, ACLS, PALS, meds, CPR
- CPR algorithms in tabular format
- Test Yourself ECG strips with real-life arrhythmias
- Clinical Tips and PALS coverage
- SmartSearch technology for quick look-up
- Offline content access
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content. A Davis’s Notes title! The pocket guide that covers it all—basics, 12-lead, ACLS, meds, and CPR for adults and children! A quick look-up reference for ECG interpretation and management! This indispensable pocket guide presents the basics (anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, electrical conduction system of the heart, basic ECG concepts and components,) ACLS and CPR algorithms, emergency medications, and comprehensive information on monitoring leads and interpretation of over 100 ECG strips, including 12-lead and pacemaker rhythms. KEY FEATURES * Compact rhythm analysis guide with 125 ECG rhythm strips * Complete coverage—basics, ECG (including 3- and 12-lead) ACLS, PALS, meds, and CPR * CPR algorithms in tabular format * Test Yourself ECG strips feature over 30 real-life arrhythmias * Clinical Tips throughout * PALS tab (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) * Peds coverage throughout… * Meds—Doses where applicable * Skills—Defibrillation, automated defibrillation (AED), and cardioversion * Basics—Normal vital signs values * No internet connection is required to access the content after the initial download. Find information quickly using powerful SmartSearch technology. Search part of term for those hard to spell medical terms. NEW TO THIS EDITION * Updated & Expanded! Incorporating advances in science and clinical practice, including the American Heart Association’s 2020 CPR, ACLS, and PALS guidelines * Expanded! “Clinical Tips” and coverage of rhythm analysis * New! Summary table, “Identifying Features of Arrhythmias” * New sections! Six Easy Steps in Analyzing ECG Strips and ECG Monitoring * Expanded! The 12-Lead tab with more in-depth information about analyzing a 12-lead ECG See what practitioners and students are saying about the previous edition… * Worth every penny!! “Bought this to keep in my lab coat to help me interpret ECGs. It is absolutely perfect. Has several different rhythms and 50 practice questions. Wish I bought it sooner.”—Online Reviewer * If you are trying to learn EKG, this is a must have!! “Really convenient tool to learn from. Easy to navigate.”—Emily, L., Online Reviewer * Great for nursing students and RNs. “As a nurse educator (and earlier a staff RN) I made these required reading for my students, plus it's useful well beyond graduation.”—Barbara R., Online Reviewer * Perfect Pocket reference. “For those of us that don't always remember every detail of EKGs, and need some help on the fly, this is perfect. I can carry it with me for reference whenever I need. I have already recommended it to many of my colleagues.”—Online Reviewer Content licensed from printed ISBN 10: 1719641943 Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 9781719641944 SUBSCRIPTION : Please purchase a yearly auto-renewing subscription to receive content access and available updates. Yearly auto-renewing payments- $34.99 Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable." If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-3000 Privacy Policy - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx Author(s): Shirley A. Jones MSEd, MHA, MSN, EMT-P, RN Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
ECG FlashCards
This app provides quick reference ECGs of cardiac arrhythmias for medical professionals. It's designed for emergency situations or exam preparation, focusing on rhythm strips to avoid confusion. Users should have basic ECG knowledge.
- ECG reference for cardiac arrhythmias
- Focus on rhythm strips (lead II)
- Covers conduction abnormalities
- Ideal for emergencies
- Useful for exam revision
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Ever got confused with atrial flutter and fibrillation? What is the difference between Mobitz type I and II? The ECGs of cardiac arrhythmias are very confusing. Particularly so in Emergencies. This app contains ECGs of all types of cardiac arrhythmias for immediate reference. To avoid confusion all the ECGs are taken from rhythm strip (lead II), as we look for rhythm only in these ECGs. If you have any issues, please notify me to the mail id provided. This app is intended for medics who already have some basic knowledge about ECG and its terminology. Its main purpose is to provide reference ECGs of arrhythmias in emergency situation or rapid revision of the topic for those preparing for exams. Do not expect detailed explanation for the ECGs. There are totally 46 ECGs related to conduction abnormalities. Hope this app will be helpful to you. And please do leave a rating in the store! For beta testing or receiving promotional codes for paid apps, please visit our website https://goo.gl/qFwhna Note: The app looks better in landscape. Keep your mobile in autorotation mode.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ECG Notes at 50% against ECG FlashCards's 0%. ECG Notes also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months). ECG FlashCards's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. ECG Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ECG FlashCards asks for nothing beyond the download.
ECG Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ECG Notes's written reviews are positive against 0% of ECG FlashCards's.
ECG Notes ships an update every 3 months, ECG FlashCards every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ECG Notes | ECG FlashCards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (12 ratings) — better | 3.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Skyscape Medpresso Inc | Sree Hari Reddy Gadekallu |
Customer experience
ECG Notes
ECG FlashCards
In-app purchases
ECG Notes
- ECG Notes-Ed.4$34.99
ECG FlashCards
No in-app purchases
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