Comparison

Epilepsy Foundation vs Epi

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

Head to head
About

Epilepsy Foundation

This app helps patients manage their epilepsy by storing medical history for emergencies. It offers medication and appointment reminders, a symptom analysis questionnaire, and a seizure detection feature that can alert emergency contacts.

Highlights
  • Medical history storage
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Symptom analysis questionnaire
  • Seizure detection with emergency alerts
  • Online and offline functionality
Features
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The Epilepsy Foundation app allows patients to store their epilepsy related medical history that can be quickly accessed during times of medical emergencies. Remiders - It provides with functionality of setting reminders for taking medications, doing medical tests, and appointments with the doctor. Epilepsy Questionnaire - It provides a diagnostic analysis of symptoms by asking a series of relevant questions. Epilepsy Detector - It will detect a person's motion while the phone is in their pocket or worn on a belt. When a seizure is detected it will trigger a warning, inform the person that it is about to send an SMS to his/her emergency contact. In case of a false alarm, the person will be able to cancel the SMS alert. The app works in online as well as in offline mode.

About

Epi

This app uses Apple Watch data to detect and record seizures, providing early warnings and notifying loved ones. It analyzes various health metrics like heart rate, sleep, alcohol consumption, and altitude changes to help users understand and manage their condition.

Highlights
  • Seizure detection and recording
  • Emergency contact notifications
  • Apple Watch sensor data analysis
  • Early seizure attack warnings
  • Heart rate monitoring
  • Sleep and alcohol consumption tracking
  • Altitude change analysis
  • Personal seizure diary
Features
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EpiHelp advanced technology made seizure prevention and tracking available at your fingertips. It uses data from your Apple Watch to keep track of your health and keep you well. This useful companion will allow you to: • Detect and record seizures and inform your loved ones about attacks • Use the integrated algorithm to analyze data from Apple Watch sensors and information about previous attacks. • Get early warning of a potential epilepsy attack to prevent unpleasant, life-threatening situations We’re here to make your life easier and safer. Over time app will analyze your routine, spot patterns and trends in your health. That will allow you to understand the condition with more clarity and stay on top. Some of the features include: Abnormal Movement Detection EpiHelp monitors abnormal repetitive movements that are similar to two types of seizures. The app automatically notifies emergency contacts in case of attack. The detection algorithms are accurate because they have been tested in a clinical setting. Analyzes heart rate A significant deviation from the normal heartbeat is a frequent sign of impending seizures. Our app monitors your heart rate and notifies authorized caregivers if the rate exceeds pre-established values. Sleep Control & Alcohol Consumption The app analyzes sleep duration and warns you in case of deprivation. If you enter consumed alcohol, the system will reevaluate the chance of a seizure. You’ll get a notification. Altitude Changes Analysis Elevation changes can cause epilepsy attacks. Our app monitors heights relative to sea level and warns you of potential seizures with a push notification. Personal Seizure Diary Your entire medical history in your smartphone. The log stores all event data. For better control, and detail of your seizure events can be added manually (trigger, aura, seizure type, etc.). The log has a clear graph that allows you to see the number of seizures and requests for help over time. Another feature is a convenient event filter for your physician. All that as well as very handy emergency contacting system. Enjoy your life free of worries with EpiHelp!

Screenshots

Epilepsy Foundation4 screens
Epi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Epilepsy Foundation at 50% against Epi's 0%. Epilepsy Foundation also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). Epi's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Epilepsy Foundation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epi has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Epilepsy Foundation's written reviews are positive against 0% of Epi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Epilepsy Foundation ships an update every 2 months, Epi every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Epilepsy Foundation versus Epi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpilepsy FoundationEpi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB68 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperChowgule Mediconsult Private LtdDS Logistics Group INC

Customer experience

Epilepsy Foundation

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Epi

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Epilepsy Foundation

No in-app purchases

None

Epi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Epilepsy Foundation free?
Epilepsy Foundation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Epi free?
Epi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Epilepsy Foundation or Epi?
Epilepsy Foundation is rated higher. Epilepsy Foundation averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Epi averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Epilepsy Foundation or Epi have ads?
Neither Epilepsy Foundation nor Epi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Epilepsy Foundation or Epi?
Epilepsy Foundation ships an update every 2 months, and Epi every 4 days. Most recently, Epilepsy Foundation was updated on November 3, 2026 and Epi on November 3, 2026.

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