Comparison

SSGIM vs Echolism

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

Head to head
About

SSGIM

Features
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SSGIM-Congresses, SSGIM, Swiss Society of General Internal Medicine

About

Echolism

Master echocardiography and assess left ventricular function with advanced learning techniques. This pocket-sized tool offers self-quizzing and spaced repetition for efficient learning anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Learn echocardiography
  • Assess left ventricular function
  • Self-quizzing
  • Spaced repetition
  • Pocket-sized learning
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Echolism is the new way to learn a critical skill in internal medicine: assessing left ventricular function. Use advanced learning techniques like self-quizzing and spaced repitition to maximize your experience in echocardiography. It was never that easy to learn the key feature of echocardiography. Whenever you want, wherever you want. It is all in your pocket. SUBSCRIPTIONS: We offer 2 different subscription models: PRO (1/12 months) Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. The amount for the next period will be debited from your account up to 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account Settings. By purchasing you agree to the Terms and Conditions (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) and the Privacy Policy on www.echolism.com.

Screenshots

SSGIM4 screens
Echolism4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SSGIM at none against Echolism's 12. SSGIM also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Echolism sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SSGIM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSGIM ships an update fortnightly, Echolism monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SSGIM versus Echolism: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSGIMEcholism
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB154 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSGAIMSchallFIT OG

In-app purchases

None

SSGIM

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Echolism

Subscriptions12
  • Echolism Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Echolism Pro3 Months trial$3.991 Month
  • Echolism Pro1 Year trial$3.991 Month
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  • Echolism Pro3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Echolism Pro3 Months trial$5.991 Month
  • Echolism Pro1 Year trial$5.991 Month
  • Echolism Pro7 Days trial$22.001 Year
  • Echolism Pro3 Months trial$22.001 Year
  • Echolism Pro1 Year trial$22.001 Year
  • Echolism Pro7 Days trial$45.001 Year
  • Echolism Pro3 Months trial$45.001 Year
  • Echolism Pro$45.001 Year

Questions

Is SSGIM free?
SSGIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Echolism free?
Echolism is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SSGIM or Echolism have ads?
Neither SSGIM nor Echolism shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSGIM or Echolism?
SSGIM ships an update fortnightly, and Echolism monthly. Most recently, SSGIM was updated on October 27, 2026 and Echolism on October 11, 2026.

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