# Thinklabs Wave vs Spot Checkup

The clearest difference is rating: Spot Checkup at 4.0 against Thinklabs Wave's 2.4. Thinklabs Wave's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spot Checkup sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Thinklabs Wave asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spot Checkup holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thinklabs Wave | Spot Checkup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinklabs-wave/id1457406237/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-checkup/id1502436213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Thinklabs Medical LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/346239086) | [StratoScientific, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/961190181) |

## What reviewers say

### Thinklabs Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinklabs-wave/id1457406237)

This app allows users to capture, visualize, edit, and share body sounds using a digital stethoscope. It offers advanced features for medical professionals and students, including live broadcasting and annotation tools for educational and research purposes.

**Highlights:** Capture body sounds, Visualize heart and lung sounds, Edit and annotate recordings, Share recordings via email, Live sound broadcasting, Phonocardiogram and heat map spectrogram, Customizable waveform notes

**In-app purchases:** none


### Spot Checkup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-checkup/id1502436213)

This app enables remote physiological monitoring using a compatible medical device. It allows for the collection of symptom reports, images, and reminders for physical examinations. Functionality is limited to the USA.

**Highlights:** Remote heart and lung sound monitoring, Symptom report collection, Leg edema image collection, Physical examination reminders, Telemedicine capabilities

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Exam Submission | $14.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | one-time |
| Exam submission | $19.99 | one-time |
| Schedule telemedicine call | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thinklabs Wave free?

Thinklabs Wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spot Checkup free?

Spot Checkup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thinklabs Wave or Spot Checkup?

Spot Checkup is rated higher. Thinklabs Wave averages 2.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Spot Checkup averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Thinklabs Wave or Spot Checkup have ads?

Neither Thinklabs Wave nor Spot Checkup 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.*