# Echo UW vs EchoRef

The clearest difference is ratings volume: EchoRef at 1.4K against Echo UW's 9. Echo UW's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Echo UW against 4.9 for EchoRef. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EchoRef has 1.4K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echo UW | EchoRef |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-uw/id1287227138/reviews)** | [4.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoref/id1434016053/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 65 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [University of Wisconsin-Madison Shared Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/908478605) | [Rishi Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434016052) |

## What reviewers say

### Echo UW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-uw/id1287227138)

This app offers step-by-step guidance for performing pediatric echocardiograms, using visuals and video clips. It serves as a training tool for sonographers, fellows, and cardiologists, and for anyone interested in learning the procedure.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step instructions, Video clips and images, Illustrations for learning, Four standard views covered, Protocol-based navigation, Detailed notes available

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### EchoRef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoref/id1434016053)

This educational reference app provides comprehensive information on point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), echocardiography, and cardiac measurements. It includes lessons on interventional procedures and hemodynamic calculations for medical professionals.

**Highlights:** Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), Cardiac dimensions and valve measurements, Hemodynamic and ultrasound calculations, Interventional procedure lessons

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echo UW free?

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

### Is EchoRef free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Echo UW or EchoRef?

Echo UW is rated higher. Echo UW averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while EchoRef averages 4.9 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Echo UW or EchoRef have ads?

Neither Echo UW nor EchoRef shows ads.

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