Comparison

ECG Reader vs PMcardio for Individuals

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
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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

PMcardio for Individuals

This app provides instant AI-powered ECG interpretations by analyzing photos of 12-lead ECGs. It detects various cardiac conditions, including STEMI equivalents, and offers detailed measurements and explainability features. It's designed for healthcare professionals to use anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Instant AI ECG image analysis
  • Detects STEMI Equivalents
  • AI explainability heatmaps
  • 36 core diagnoses
  • Clinically validated accuracy
  • Digitize and share ECG reports
Features
Currently charting
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PMcardio – AI ECG Interpretation Assistant. Get instant AI-powered ECG interpretations that offer reassurance anytime, anywhere. Trusted by over 100,000 healthcare professionals, PMcardio provides rapid, accurate ECG analyses right in your pocket, designed specifically for emergency physicians, general practitioners, nurses, paramedics and cardiologists. Why Choose PMcardio? • Instant AI ECG Image Analysis: Simply snap a photo of any 12-lead ECG—paper or screen—and get an immediate interpretation. • Trained on Millions of Patients, Backed by Leading Institutions. • Detect Hidden STEMI Equivalents: Advanced Queen of Hearts™ model uncovers life-threatening occlusive myocardial infarctions (OMI) patterns even without clear ST elevation. • ECG AI Explainability Heatmaps (STEMI): Understand the diagnosis with lead-by-lead importance and heatmaps showing AI decision features with ECGxplain™. (Pro plan) • 36 Core Diagnoses: Includes advanced rhythms, arrhythmias, conduction abnormalities, heart-blocks and hypertrophies detection. • Clinically Validated in 19 Independent Studies: 2x more accurate than conventional ECG algorithms and Standard of Care ECG interpretation. • 12 Medical ECG / EKG Measurements: Get automatic readings of heart rate, cardiac axes, P wave, PR, QRS and QT/QTc intervals (for QT monitoring during antipsychotic drug therapy). (Pro plan) • AI Confidence Indicators: Know when an ECG result needs further review with visual confidence scores. (Pro plan) • Digitize & Share ECG Reports: PMcardio acts as your mobile ECG reader, enabling archiving and sharing of detailed reports. Start for Free Today: • Enjoy the Free Plan with 5 free ECG analyses per month. • Upgrade to Pro Plan for ECG capacity that meets the needs of daily clinical workflows, with AI explainability (blue heatmap of AI decision), advanced ECG measurements, and extended report history. Download PMcardio now to join 100,000+ healthcare professionals using the world’s most advanced ECG reader app. PMcardio AI ECG Modules are regulated as medical devices and are intended for use by healthcare professionals. Indications for use are available here: https://www.powerfulmedical.com/indications-for-use/ Disclaimer: Certain AI ECG Modules are CE-marked medical devices under EU MDR and only certified for marketing in the European Union and the United Kingdom. AI ECG Modules have not yet been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for marketing in the USA. Not all modules of PMcardio for Individuals may be available in your region. Terms and Conditions: https://www.powerfulmedical.com/legal/pmcardio-terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.powerfulmedical.com/legal/pmcardio-privacy/

Screenshots

ECG Reader3 screens
PMcardio for Individuals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PMcardio for Individuals at Free against ECG Reader's $0.99. PMcardio for Individuals also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.2) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). ECG Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). 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

PMcardio for Individuals is free to download; ECG Reader costs $0.99 up front. PMcardio for Individuals sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. ECG Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PMcardio for Individuals holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 329 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of ECG Reader's written reviews are positive against 26% of PMcardio for Individuals's.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
ECG Reader versus PMcardio for Individuals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterECG ReaderPMcardio for Individuals
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.2 (75 ratings)4.5 (329 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews25.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings75329 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank—#11 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB135 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMuhammet BilgiPowerful Medical

Customer experience

ECG Reader

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

PMcardio for Individuals

All ratings326 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral1.5%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive25.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative69.4%

Bugs and requests

ECG Reader

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App does not work
  • App does not scan strips
  • App gives incorrect readings
  • App interpretations are inaccurate
  • No instructions on how to use the app
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  • App flashes through assessments and settles on nothing
  • App does nothing
  • App does not scan or work
  • App is not functional
  • App does not load up
  • App just goes blank
  • No English support available

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update app for strip ECGs
  • Allow interpretation from photos of strip ECGs
  • Improve accuracy of ECG readings
  • Add instructions on how to use the app

PMcardio for Individuals

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ECG Reader

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

PMcardio for Individuals

Subscriptions7
  • PMcardio Starter$15.001 Month
  • PMcardio Plus (OMI) Monthly$30.001 Month
  • PMcardio Pro Plan Monthly$30.001 Month
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  • PMcardio Starter Annually$150.001 Year
  • PMcardio Pro Plan Annual1 Year trial3 variants$300.001 Year
  • PMcardio Plus (OMI) Annually$300.001 Year
  • PMcardio Pro Plan Annual$300.001 Year

Questions

Is ECG Reader free?
ECG Reader costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PMcardio for Individuals free?
PMcardio for Individuals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ECG Reader or PMcardio for Individuals?
PMcardio for Individuals is rated higher. ECG Reader averages 1.2 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while PMcardio for Individuals averages 4.5 from 329 ratings.
Do ECG Reader or PMcardio for Individuals have ads?
Neither ECG Reader nor PMcardio for Individuals shows ads.

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