Comparison

ECG Reader vs ECG Buddy

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

Head to head
About

ECG Reader

Instantly interpret ECGs by comparing camera-displayed readings to a vast database. It provides the top 5 most probable findings with similarity percentages, assisting non-specialist health personnel. Augmented reality is used for analysis, requiring a compatible phone.

Highlights
  • Instant ECG interpretation
  • AI-powered comparison to database
  • Top 5 probable findings with similarity percentage
  • Assists non-specialist health personnel
  • Augmented reality analysis
Currently charting
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This application compares the electrocardiograms (ECGs) displayed on the camera to their own ECG database and makes instantly ECG interpretation. Most probable the first 5 findings, together with the similarity percentage of compliance shows on the phone screen. In the application, clinically significant and frequent ECG findings were concentrate on. The application has been developed in order to assist non-specialist health personnel in ECG interpretation. Comments made by the application do not report the exact results and may contain important mistakes. For this reason, it is recommended to consult a cardiologist in case of significant clinical suspicion. This application uses augmented reality. Therefore your phone need to have adequate configuration to work smoothly. For best results, the entire ECG should be visible on the phone display. The application should not be used for strip ECGs.

About

ECG Buddy

This AI-powered medical device analyzes ECGs for healthcare professionals, identifying 11 types of arrhythmias and 10 critical digital biomarkers. It supports analysis from various image sources and facilitates report sharing for emergency settings.

Highlights
  • AI-powered ECG/EKG analysis
  • 11 heart rhythm classifications
  • 10 critical digital biomarkers
  • Auto-region detection
  • Analysis from photos and paper records
  • Report sharing for medical teams
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Your eyes see Rhythm. AI sees Risk. ECG Buddy is an AI-powered ECG analysis medical device developed for healthcare professionals in hospitals and emergency settings. With just a single scan from your smartphone or tablet, it provides 11 types of arrhythmia classifications and 11 critical digital biomarkers (LVEF, Shock, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, etc.). Experience ECG Buddy, currently trusted by 90+ hospitals, for free on your mobile device. [Essential Features for Emergency Care] • 11 Heart Rhythm Classifications: Automated detection of various arrhythmias. • 11 Digital Biomarkers: Instant numerical and graphical risk assessment for critical conditions (LVEF, Shock, ACS, STEMI, Pulmonary Edema, Pericardial Effusion, LV/RV Dysfunction, Pulmonary Hypertension, Hyperkalemia, etc.). • Auto-Region Detection: Intelligent recognition and framing of ECG image areas. • Versatile Image Analysis: Analyze ECGs from your photo gallery, paper records, or web-based images. • Consult: Seamlessly transmit analysis results to medical teams during emergency patient transport. [Proven Clinical Utility] • Trusted by 100+ Hospitals: Integrated and actively used within major hospital systems in Korea. • 17 Peer-Reviewed Papers: Accuracy and clinical utility validated through extensive research and publications. • Certified with ISO 27001 & ISO 27701 international security standards. [Usage Policy] • 1 credit is used per analysis. Credits are automatically issued on a monthly basis. • Free to start: Analyze up to 3 ECGs per day and 30 per month for free. • Paid subscription ($19/month or $190/year): Up to 20 analyses per day and 200 per month. [Precautions] • Please read the "Instructions for Use" before clinical application. • Clinical use is restricted to countries where regulatory approval has been granted. For educational and research purposes, use should be limited to post-case reviews and educational interpretations. • For clinical use, this device is intended for physicians capable of interpreting 12-lead ECGs or medical personnel who transmit results to such physicians. • This tool is designed to support diagnostic and treatment decisions and can never replace the professional medical judgment of a physician. *For any inquiries or for more information, please visit our website (www.arpi.ai).

Screenshots

ECG Reader3 screens
ECG Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ECG Buddy at Free against ECG Reader's $0.99. ECG Buddy also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 17%) and rating (5.0 vs 1.2). ECG Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (75 vs 1). On ads 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

ECG Buddy is free to download; ECG Reader costs $0.99 up front. ECG Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.00 per month. ECG Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ECG Buddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ECG Reader has 75 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of ECG Reader's written reviews are positive against 60% of ECG Buddy's.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
ECG Reader versus ECG Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterECG ReaderECG Buddy
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.2 (75 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings75 — better1
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#189 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB120 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMuhammet BilgiARPI Inc

Customer experience

ECG Reader

All ratings75 ratings
Positive4.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative96.0%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative79.6%

ECG Buddy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

ECG Reader

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ECG Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Plan Monthly$19.001 Month
  • Pro Plan Annual$190.001 Year

Questions

Is ECG Reader free?
ECG Reader costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ECG Buddy free?
ECG Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ECG Reader or ECG Buddy?
ECG Buddy is rated higher. ECG Reader averages 1.2 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while ECG Buddy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ECG Reader or ECG Buddy have ads?
Neither ECG Reader nor ECG Buddy shows ads.

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