Comparison

EchoRef vs EEG Mapper

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

EEG Mapper

Features
Currently charting
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Learn the International 10/20 EEG electrode placement system with this comprehensive learning companion. The 10/20 system is the global standard for scalp electrode positioning during electroencephalography. This app guides you through every step: learning why 10% and 20% intervals work, finding anatomical landmarks on the human head, converting three simple tape measurements into exact electrode coordinates, and testing your knowledge. Key Features: 10/20 Learning Guide – A structured 4-step course teaching the system from principles to practice, with landmark detection, measurement technique, and final verification checklist. Interactive Head Map – Visualize all 21 electrode sites with superior view layout. Sites are color-coded by brain lobe (prefrontal, frontal, temporal, central, parietal, occipital, midline) with region-specific descriptions of typical EEG activity. 10/20 Calculator – Enter three tape measurements (nasion to inion, ear to ear, head circumference) and get precise centimeter positions for every electrode using the standard 10-20-20-20-20-10 cumulative percentage pattern. Electrode Index – Searchable reference with all 21 sites, legacy nomenclature mappings, and functional notes for each brain region. Quiz & Self-Test – Practice identifying electrodes on an unlabeled head map. Questions adapt to focus on areas you haven't fully mastered yet. Progress Tracking – Save your learning progress and pick up where you left off. Perfect for EEG technicians, Sleep students, and clinical professionals preparing for placement procedures. Whether you're new to the 10/20 system or refining your technique, this app provides fast, practical reference and interactive learning in one place.

Screenshots

EchoRef4 screens
EEG Mapper3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EchoRef at Free against EEG Mapper's $6.99. EEG Mapper's advantage is chart position (#155 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

EchoRef is free to download; EEG Mapper costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
EchoRef versus EEG Mapper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEchoRefEEG Mapper
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating4.9 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank—#155 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRishi KumarThomas Eastman

In-app purchases

None

EchoRef

No in-app purchases

None

EEG Mapper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EchoRef free?
EchoRef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EEG Mapper free?
EEG Mapper costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do EchoRef or EEG Mapper have ads?
Neither EchoRef nor EEG Mapper shows ads.

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