Comparison

EchoRef vs MY USG

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

Head to head
About

EchoRef

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
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Echocardiography and point-of-care ultrasound organized for the bedside. EchoRef is a comprehensive echocardiography and ultrasound reference for physicians, nurses, advanced practice clinicians, sonographers, medical students, and other healthcare learners. Review TEE, TTE, and POCUS videos, check cardiac measurements and diagnostic criteria, evaluate native and prosthetic valves, and perform commonly used ultrasound and hemodynamic calculations, all in one focused reference. FEATURES • Educational video library covering 2D and 3D TEE, interventional echocardiography, mechanical circulatory support, and clinical cases • POCUS instruction for cardiac, lung, abdominal, vascular, and peripheral nerve block examinations • Cardiac anatomy measurements and reference values for chamber size, ventricular function, diastology, and vascular structures • Native valve assessment for aortic, mitral, tricuspid, and pulmonic stenosis and regurgitation • Prosthetic valve reference for surgical valves, TAVR, and prosthesis evaluation • Ultrasound and hemodynamic calculators for valve area, cardiac output, ventricular function, filling pressures, vascular resistance, shunts, fluid responsiveness, and more • Cardiac equations, hemodynamic reference values, and ultrasound physics • Clinical protocols, focused examination guidance, findings atlas, and reporting documentation • Acquisition guidance, measurement tips, common pitfalls, and related clinical content • Global search, favorites, related links, and personal notes EchoRef connects ultrasound physics, image acquisition, echocardiographic interpretation, and bedside decision-making. Whether you are learning standard views, reviewing an unfamiliar finding, evaluating valve disease, or checking a calculation, the app makes relevant information easy to find. Created by Rishi Kumar, MD, FACC (“RK.MD”), an academic adult cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and cardiovascular ICU intensivist committed to free, open-access medical education. Learn more at https://rk.md EchoRef is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice and is not a substitute for professional judgment, diagnosis, or treatment. Clinical findings and calculations must be independently verified and interpreted in the context of the individual patient. Seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition. Do not disregard or delay professional medical advice because of information provided by this app.

About

MY USG

This application displays ultrasound images from a pocket scanner. It is intended for use within Chinese Mainland and provides reference images, not medical advice. Consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment.

Highlights
  • Displays ultrasound images
  • Connects with pocket ultrasound scanner
  • Free to download and use
  • Provides image reference
  • Jurisdiction-specific content
Features
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This app is used with pocket ultrasound scanner, it can display ultrasound image, download and use this app for free. Disclaimer: MY USG just provides ultrasound image as a reference, it does not constitute medical advice. You should consult a physician regarding medical diagnosis or treatment. Jurisdiction statement: MY USG is used for Chinese Mainland. We control and operate this App within the territory of the People's Republic of China ("China"); Unless otherwise specified, the materials displayed on this app are only for the purpose of promoting products and services within China. We have not made any statements regarding the suitability or suitability of any materials on this app elsewhere. If you choose to access this app from elsewhere, you are responsible for complying with applicable local laws.

Screenshots

EchoRef4 screens
MY USG3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EchoRef at 100% against MY USG's 14%. EchoRef also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 11). MY USG's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EchoRef holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EchoRef has 1.4K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of EchoRef's written reviews are positive against 14% of MY USG's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EchoRef versus MY USG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEchoRefMY USG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.4K ratings) — better2.5 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB137 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperRishi KumarKonted

Customer experience

EchoRef

All ratings1,387 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MY USG

All ratings11 ratings
Positive36.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral8.6%
Negative77.1%

In-app purchases

None

EchoRef

No in-app purchases

None

MY USG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EchoRef free?
EchoRef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MY USG free?
MY USG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EchoRef or MY USG?
EchoRef is rated higher. EchoRef averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while MY USG averages 2.5 from 11 ratings.
Do EchoRef or MY USG have ads?
Neither EchoRef nor MY USG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EchoRef or MY USG?
EchoRef ships an update every 2 months, and MY USG every 2 months. Most recently, EchoRef was updated on October 19, 2026 and MY USG on October 15, 2026.

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