Comparison

ECG Notes vs Blood Pressure Tracker

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

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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

Blood Pressure Tracker

Easily log blood pressure readings and measure your pulse using your device's camera. Track your health, medications, and any arrhythmias. This app serves as a helpful companion for managing your cardiovascular well-being.

Highlights
  • Log blood pressure readings
  • Measure pulse with device camera
  • Cardio diary for easy data input
  • Track health, meds, and arrhythmias
  • Informational health insights
Features
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Keep track of your blood pressure and heart rate in one simple app. Log every reading in seconds, see how your numbers change over time, and share your data with Apple Health. BLOOD PRESSURE LOG - Record systolic, diastolic and pulse in a few taps - Add notes to each reading: mood, meds taken, arm, body position, irregular heartbeat flagged by your monitor - Browse your full history of readings TRENDS & CHARTS - See your blood pressure and pulse trends on clear charts - Spot changes in your readings week by week HEART RATE WITH YOUR CAMERA - Check your pulse anytime: just place your finger on the iPhone camera WORKS WITH APPLE HEALTH - Sync your blood pressure and heart rate readings with the Apple Health app IMPORTANT This app does not measure blood pressure. Use a blood pressure monitor and log your readings in the app. The app is for informational purposes only and is not a medical device. Always consult a doctor for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION - Premium gives you full access to all features - Subscription options: 1 month and 6 months. The 1-month subscription includes a 3-day free trial - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm the purchase, or when the free trial ends if you don't cancel before then - Subscriptions renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings Privacy Policy: http://toolsworkshop.ru/#/privacy Terms of Use: http://toolsworkshop.ru/#/tos

Screenshots

ECG Notes4 screens
Blood Pressure Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ECG Notes at 50% against Blood Pressure Tracker's 13%. ECG Notes also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2). Blood Pressure Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (99 vs 12). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Blood Pressure Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ECG Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blood Pressure Tracker has 99 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ECG Notes's written reviews are positive against 13% of Blood Pressure Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ECG Notes ships an update every 3 months, Blood Pressure Tracker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ECG Notes versus Blood Pressure Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterECG NotesBlood Pressure Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12 ratings) — better4.2 (99 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1299 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSkyscape Medpresso IncYana Shestakova

Customer experience

ECG Notes

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

Blood Pressure Tracker

All ratings99 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ECG Notes

One-time1
  • ECG Notes-Ed.4$34.99
3 purchases

Blood Pressure Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Blood Pressure App Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Heart Rate & BP Diary Pro$19.996 Months
One-time1
  • Premium Version$19.99

Questions

Is ECG Notes free?
ECG Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blood Pressure Tracker free?
Blood Pressure Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ECG Notes or Blood Pressure Tracker?
ECG Notes is rated higher. ECG Notes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Blood Pressure Tracker averages 4.2 from 99 ratings.
Do ECG Notes or Blood Pressure Tracker have ads?
Both ECG Notes and Blood Pressure Tracker show ads.
Which is updated more often, ECG Notes or Blood Pressure Tracker?
ECG Notes ships an update every 3 months, and Blood Pressure Tracker every 5 weeks. Most recently, ECG Notes was updated on October 21, 2026 and Blood Pressure Tracker on October 27, 2026.

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