Comparison

ECG Notes vs Newborn Check

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

Newborn Check

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Newborn Check is a free app developed by CureforU to help parents, caregivers, midwives and nurses recognize early signs of life-threatening conditions in newborns. The app uses simple visual guidelines and symptom-based decision trees to highlight urgent risks (such as abnormal stool/vomit color, jaundice, breathing distress, abdominal swelling, or congenital malformations) and guide users to seek timely pediatric care. Designed especially for low-resource settings, the app empowers families to act early—potentially saving lives. This app is not a diagnostic tool and does not replace medical advice.

Screenshots

ECG Notes4 screens
Newborn Check4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Newborn Check at none against ECG Notes's 1. Newborn Check also leads on ads (none vs shown). ECG Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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. Newborn Check asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ECG Notes versus Newborn Check: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterECG NotesNewborn Check
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB37 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSkyscape Medpresso IncCureforU

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ECG Notes

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

Newborn Check

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ECG Notes free?
ECG Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Newborn Check free?
Newborn Check is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ECG Notes or Newborn Check have ads?
ECG Notes shows ads; Newborn Check does not.
Which is updated more often, ECG Notes or Newborn Check?
ECG Notes ships an update every 3 months, and Newborn Check every 3 months. Most recently, ECG Notes was updated on September 17, 2026 and Newborn Check on September 22, 2026.

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