ECCO IBD vs ESGE Academy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ECCO IBD
This app keeps users updated on the latest developments and services from ECCO, a community focused on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). It provides access to congress information, including educational and scientific programs, and acts as a digital replacement for printed congress materials.
- IBD community updates
- Access to ECCO Congress information
- Digital congress program
- Voting tool
- Industry & poster exhibition access
- Latest developments and services
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Keeping the momentum of the IBD Community - ECCO offers the ECCO Society App, which not only hosts the annual ECCO Congress App, but especially highlights the most relevant ECCO Initiatives. Through the ECCO Society App the user is constantly up to date regarding most recent developments and services offered by ECCO. The ECCO Congress App substitutes the printed final programme at the annual ECCO Congress. In addition delegates will be provided with the ECCO Pocket Guide (print version) and will be invited to download the ECCO Congress App to gain full access to all relevant information on the Congress (educational and scientific programmes, satellite symposia programmes, voting tool, industry & poster exhibition and much more).
ESGE Academy
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Discover the ESGE Academy App – Elevate Your Expertise Welcome to the ESGE Academy app, your gateway to world-class education in gastrointestinal endoscopy. Designed exclusively for active ESGE members, this app provides free access to a vast library of educational resources curated by the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. -- Learn Anytime, Anywhere - Download content to your smartphone or tablet for on-the-go learning and watch downloaded content in airplane mode. - Bookmark favourites and continue watching seamlessly across your devices, with automatic syncing to the ESGE Academy web platform. -- Stay Informed - Opt in for push notifications to stay updated on new content and upcoming events. - We will have app updates coming up regularly extending the functionalities of the app. -- Highlights of the ESGE Academy - Unlimited Access: Dive into 1,200+ expert-led videos from ESGE Days, webinars, and live demonstrations. - Comprehensive Learning: Explore state-of-the-art guidelines, best practice series, and structured curricula. - Specialist Training: Enhance your skills in upper GI endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), ERCP, per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM), and more. - myESGEtutor: Watch engaging episodes tailored for your professional growth. -- Join the Conversation We value your feedback! Share your ideas for new features, suggest improvements, or contribute your academic content through the ESGE Academy website. You could even join our esteemed board of editors. The ESGE Academy app is your companion for advancing knowledge and mastering techniques in endoscopic healthcare. Download now and take the next step in your professional journey.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ESGE Academy at every 2 months against ECCO IBD's every 3 months. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ECCO IBD ships an update every 3 months, ESGE Academy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 20, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ECCO IBD | ESGE Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | OCEAiN Organisation, Congress, Emotion, Association, iNnovation GmbH | ESGE e.V. |
In-app purchases
ECCO IBD
No in-app purchases
ESGE Academy
No in-app purchases








