# BASIC vs Cardiogram Cases

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cardiogram Cases at 73% against BASIC's 0%. Cardiogram Cases also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). BASIC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cardiogram Cases sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BASIC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cardiogram Cases holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of BASIC's written reviews are positive against 73% of Cardiogram Cases's.

BASIC ships an update every 4 weeks, Cardiogram Cases fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BASIC | Cardiogram Cases |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-transthoracic-echocard/id1227603004/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardiogram-cases-ekg-practice/id6475354116/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Chinese University of Hong Kong](https://appshunter.io/developer/369070876) | [KBT MedTech Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724033100) |

## What reviewers say

### BASIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-transthoracic-echocard/id1227603004)

This app serves as an electronic course manual for registered participants of a specific echocardiography program. It provides essential information for those enrolled in The Beyond BASIC - Transthoracic Echocardiography course.

**Highlights:** Electronic course manual, Transthoracic Echocardiography content, Program-specific information, Registered participant access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cardiogram Cases

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardiogram-cases-ekg-practice/id6475354116)

Master cardiology and ECG interpretation with realistic patient cases and diagnostic challenges. Enhance your clinical skills with in-depth learning resources and track your progress. Connect with a community of peers to discuss complex scenarios and become a more confident healthcare provider.

**Highlights:** Realistic patient case studies, Interactive diagnostic challenges, In-depth learning resources, Progress tracking and performance monitoring, Community interaction and discussion, ECG interpretation practice

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1new | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Sub Code | $4.99 | per month |
| MonthlyCode | $5.49 | per month |
| 1week | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| mysub | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Yearly Sub | $49.99 | per year |
| YearlyCode | $54.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| 50 Translate Token | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Translate Token | $1.99 | one-time |
| 150 Translate Token | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 Translate Token | $3.99 | one-time |
| 250 Translate Token | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BASIC free?

BASIC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cardiogram Cases free?

Cardiogram Cases is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BASIC or Cardiogram Cases?

Cardiogram Cases is rated higher. BASIC averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Cardiogram Cases averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do BASIC or Cardiogram Cases have ads?

Neither BASIC nor Cardiogram Cases shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BASIC or Cardiogram Cases?

BASIC ships an update every 4 weeks, and Cardiogram Cases fortnightly. Most recently, BASIC was updated on September 7, 2026 and Cardiogram Cases on September 9, 2026.

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