Comparison

Spot Checkup vs eMurmur®

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

Head to head
About

Spot Checkup

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
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Spot Checkup allows your smartphone to be used for remote physiological monitoring (RPM) and telemedicine when used with the Steth IO device. Steth IO is a Class II FDA-Cleared device with the following indication for use: The StratoScientific Steth IO Stethoscope and Phonocardiogram Model 1.0 is intended for medical diagnostic purposes only. It may be used for the detection and amplification of sounds from the heart and lungs with the use of selective frequency ranges. It has been tested for use on adults undergoing a physical assessment. ▪ Remotely monitor heart and lung sounds ▪ Collect symptoms reports at regular intervals ▪ Collect images for evaluation of leg edema ▪ Get regular reminders to complete physical examinations Steth IO device is only available for sale in the USA (510 k); hence, the app functions as a medical device only in the USA and not in other countries. Disclaimer: Seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. Terms and Conditions: https://spotcheckup.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://spotcheckup.com/privacy-policy

About

eMurmur®

Features
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Use eMurmur to elevate your auscultation practice in every interaction. eMurmur enables you to screen, monitor, and consult on heart, lung, and bowel health, whether in clinic, hospital, or home settings. The platform supports multiple digital stethoscopes, delivering maximum efficiency and flexibility to you. Key features * App-based heart and lung audio listening & visualization * App-based audio playback incl. visualization * HIPAA & GDPR compliant * End-to-end encryption * Browser and cloud integration * Secure storage of auscultation & patient data * 24/7 web-based access to stored data * Patient encounter capture & reporting * Auscultation location & posture capture * Provider findings capture * Web-based audio playback & visualization * Web-based side by side playback of historic recordings * Asynchronous sharing for remote consultation * Tele-auscultation: provider to provider live stream * Tele-auscultation: patient-at-home to provider live stream * Customizable adjustment of live stream audio * Remote recording of auscultation sounds * Remote annotation of auscultation session * Tele-auscultation encounter capture & reporting Join the world’s leading enterprise-level, open platform for advanced digital auscultation now. Download the app and check it out for free!

Screenshots

Spot Checkup3 screens
eMurmur®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eMurmur® at none against Spot Checkup's 5. On price, update cadence, ads 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spot Checkup ships an update every 2 months, eMurmur® every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Spot Checkup versus eMurmur®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpot CheckupeMurmur®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB24 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperStratoScientific, Inc.CSD Labs

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Spot Checkup

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
One-time4
  • Exam Submission$14.99
  • Monthly Subscription$14.99
  • Exam submission$19.99
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  • Schedule telemedicine call$79.99
None

eMurmur®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spot Checkup free?
Spot Checkup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eMurmur® free?
eMurmur® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spot Checkup or eMurmur® have ads?
Neither Spot Checkup nor eMurmur® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spot Checkup or eMurmur®?
Spot Checkup ships an update every 2 months, and eMurmur® every 6 weeks. Most recently, Spot Checkup was updated on June 1, 2026 and eMurmur® on August 13, 2026.

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