Comparison

ECG Notes vs QT ECG

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

QT ECG

Record and transmit high-quality 12-lead ECGs for physician interpretation. This app connects to compatible smart devices via Bluetooth to display and send ECG data to a secure cloud. An account with the developer is required for use.

Highlights
  • Hospital-quality 12-lead ECG recording
  • Bluetooth connectivity to smart devices
  • HIPAA/GDPR-compliant cloud transmission
  • Physician interpretation ready
  • High-quality ECG display
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Hospital-quality 12-lead ECG designed for personal use QT ECG™ is designed for use by a patient or a healthcare worker to record electrocardiogram (ECG) and transmit to a HIPAA and/or GDPR-compliant cloud for physician interpretation. QT ECG™ connects with compatible smartmobile devices via Bluetooth, and displays high quality full 12-lead ECG and transmits to the cloud. You will need an account with QT Medical (www.qtmedical.com) to use this app.

Screenshots

ECG Notes4 screens
QT ECG3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QT ECG at 100% against ECG Notes's 50%. QT ECG also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). ECG Notes's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. ECG Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QT ECG asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ECG Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of ECG Notes's written reviews are positive against 100% of QT ECG's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ECG Notes ships an update every 3 months, QT ECG every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ECG Notes versus QT ECG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterECG NotesQT ECG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12 ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB58 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSkyscape Medpresso IncQT Medical, Inc.

Customer experience

ECG Notes

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

QT ECG

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ECG Notes

One-time1
  • ECG Notes-Ed.4$34.99
None

QT ECG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ECG Notes free?
ECG Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QT ECG free?
QT ECG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ECG Notes or QT ECG?
ECG Notes is rated higher. ECG Notes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while QT ECG averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do ECG Notes or QT ECG have ads?
ECG Notes shows ads; QT ECG does not.
Which is updated more often, ECG Notes or QT ECG?
ECG Notes ships an update every 3 months, and QT ECG every 2 months. Most recently, ECG Notes was updated on October 21, 2026 and QT ECG on October 15, 2026.

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