# ECG Reader vs ECG Buddy

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ECG Reader | ECG Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.2 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecg-reader/id1389860262/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecg-buddy/id1632339964/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **75** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Muhammet Bilgi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315364469) | [ARPI Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586266208) |

## What reviewers say

### ECG Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecg-reader/id1389860262)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ECG Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecg-buddy/id1632339964)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan Monthly | $19.00 | per month |
| Pro Plan Annual | $190.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*