Spot Checkup vs ProPatch Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
ProPatch Connect
This application streams vital signs from ProPatch devices, displaying real-time physiological data like heart rate, ECG, and SpO2 for investigational use by trained healthcare professionals on adult patients. It is intended for use in healthcare facilities and emergency medical applications.
- Stream vital signs from ProPatch devices
- Display real-time physiological data
- Monitor heart rate (HR)
- View single lead ECG
- Track respiratory rate (RR)
- Measure skin temperature
- Display PPG and SpO2
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ProPatch™ Connect app to stream vitals from Lifeware Labs' ProPatch™ devices. The ProPatch™ Suite consists of the ProPatch™ and ProPatch™ Connect, namely ProPatch™ device with sensors for vitals monitoring, attached to the patient under care and the ProPatch™ Connect app for displaying vitals and waveforms from the ProPatch™ device. Indications for use: The ProPatch™ Suite is intended for use on adult patients as a patient monitor. The data from the ProPatch™ Suite is intended to be used by trained healthcare professionals for investigational use only. The ProPatch™ Suite is intended to be used in healthcare facilities, emergency medical applications, or during ground transport. The ProPatch™ Suite is a wireless monitoring system that consists of the ProPatch™, which is a chest-worn patch, and the ProPatch™ Connect iOS application. The ProPatch™ Connect iOS application is a software user interface that displays physiological data collected by the ProPatch™ hardware. This application is intended for use by healthcare professionals. The physiological data monitored includes heart rate (HR), single lead electrocardiogram (ECG), respiratory rate (RR), skin temperature, photoplethysmogram (PPG), and arterial blood oxygen saturation (SpO2). This information can be displayed in real-time on an iOS device. The system is indicated for adults aged 22 and above only. Caution: Investigational device Limited by Federal (or United States) law to investigational use. Do not use data from the ProPatch™ Suite to make medical decisions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ProPatch Connect at 5.0 against Spot Checkup's 4.0. ProPatch Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Spot Checkup's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Spot Checkup sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. ProPatch Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
ProPatch Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively.
Spot Checkup ships an update every 2 months, ProPatch Connect every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on June 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Spot Checkup | ProPatch Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | StratoScientific, Inc. | Lifeware Labs, LLC |
Customer experience
Spot Checkup
ProPatch Connect
In-app purchases
Spot Checkup
- Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
- Exam Submission$14.99
- Monthly Subscription$14.99
- Exam submission$19.99
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- Schedule telemedicine call$79.99
ProPatch Connect
No in-app purchases
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