Comparison

ECG Notes vs ECG / EKG Explained Clearly

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

ECG / EKG Explained Clearly

Learn a systematic approach to interpreting ECGs with concise videos, quizzes, and practice examples. This course is designed for healthcare professionals and students seeking to master cardiac physiology and EKG analysis.

Highlights
  • Systematic EKG interpretation approach
  • Understanding of heart's electrical activity
  • Illustrations of abnormal EKG findings
  • Hands-on practice with 11 blank EKGs
  • Reinforcement of cardiac physiology
  • 10 CME credits included
Features
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CONFIDENTLY INTERPRET ECG/EKGs IN A SYSTEMATIC WAY. Are you looking for just the right amount of information & physiology to remember a simple, step-by-step approach to EKG interpretation? In "ECG/EKG Interpretation Explained Clearly," renowned Professor Roger Seheult, MD teaches a streamlined "system" to accurately interpret ECGs. THE PREMIER ONLINE ECG COURSE FOR PHYSICIANS, NPs, PAs, AND MORE. This course is highly-rated by clinicians (Physicians, NPs, and PAs) in a variety of specialties including primary care and emergency medicine. Nurses (particularly those working in emergency and critical care) have also given excellent reviews. MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR. Professor Roger Seheult, MD is trusted by universities, clinicians, and students for his ability to illustrate key concepts so they are understood, not memorized... ... and clear understanding leads to mastery of key ECG skills. Yes, you can avoid those dreaded feelings of ECG information overload! HOW IS THE COURSE LAID OUT? You'll enjoy a series of concise videos, quizzes, and practice ECGs as you move towards mastery. It has never been easier to get clarity with ECG interpretation. WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE FROM THIS ECG/EKG COURSE: - An understanding of the heart's electrical activity - Illustrations and examples of all major abnormal EKG findings - A systematic approach to spotting abnormal findings - Hands-on EKG interpretation practice with 11 blank practice EKGs. Dr. Seheult will interpret these EKGs in the video so you can check your work - Reinforcement of key cardiac physiology concepts - A clinical perspective on how to read an EKG, electrocardiogram nuances, scenarios, and rare findings - Quiz questions to reinforce core concepts and help you study - 17 CME (category 1), MOC Points, CE Credits included See more of Professor Seheult's courses and videos on MedCram.com!

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ECG Notes4 screens
ECG / EKG Explained Clearly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ECG / EKG Explained Clearly at none against ECG Notes's shown. ECG / EKG Explained Clearly also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 ECG / EKG Explained Clearly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ECG Notes against 4.7 for ECG / EKG Explained Clearly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ECG Notes ships an update every 3 months, ECG / EKG Explained Clearly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ECG Notes versus ECG / EKG Explained Clearly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterECG NotesECG / EKG Explained Clearly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12 ratings)4.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB19 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSkyscape Medpresso IncMedCram

Customer experience

ECG Notes

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

ECG / EKG Explained Clearly

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ECG Notes

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

ECG / EKG Explained Clearly

One-time1
  • Full ECG Course Access$109.99

Questions

Is ECG Notes free?
ECG Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ECG / EKG Explained Clearly free?
ECG / EKG Explained Clearly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ECG Notes or ECG / EKG Explained Clearly?
ECG Notes and ECG / EKG Explained Clearly are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do ECG Notes or ECG / EKG Explained Clearly have ads?
ECG Notes shows ads; ECG / EKG Explained Clearly does not.
Which is updated more often, ECG Notes or ECG / EKG Explained Clearly?
ECG Notes ships an update every 3 months, and ECG / EKG Explained Clearly monthly. Most recently, ECG Notes was updated on October 4, 2026 and ECG / EKG Explained Clearly on September 26, 2026.

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