Comparison

AiR vs ECG Buddy

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

Head to head
About

AiR

This app provides real-time operational records for ambulance services. It allows for the management of vehicle details, dispatch and treatment records, and electronic signatures. The system also supports sending records and managing ambulance fare meter inspections.

Highlights
  • Real-time operational records
  • Vehicle and purpose management
  • Dispatch and treatment log management
  • Electronic signature
  • Record sending
  • Fare meter inspection
Features
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- 구급차 기록관리 시스템(Ambulance Information Records)은 구급차를 운용하는 기관을 대상으로 서비스를 제공하고 있으며, 현장에서 실시간으로 운행에 대한 기록이 가능하도록 서비스를 제공하고 있습니다. - 주요 기능 · 운행차량 및 운행목적 · 출동 및 처치기록지 관리 · 운행기록대장 관리 · 전자서명 · 기록지 발송 · 구급차 요금미터장치 검정 · PUSH 메시지

About

ECG Buddy

This AI-powered medical device analyzes ECGs for healthcare professionals, identifying 11 types of arrhythmias and 10 critical digital biomarkers. It supports analysis from various image sources and facilitates report sharing for emergency settings.

Highlights
  • AI-powered ECG/EKG analysis
  • 11 heart rhythm classifications
  • 10 critical digital biomarkers
  • Auto-region detection
  • Analysis from photos and paper records
  • Report sharing for medical teams
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Your eyes see Rhythm. AI sees Risk. ECG Buddy is an AI-powered ECG analysis medical device developed for healthcare professionals in hospitals and emergency settings. With just a single scan from your smartphone or tablet, it provides 11 types of arrhythmia classifications and 11 critical digital biomarkers (LVEF, Shock, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, etc.). Experience ECG Buddy, currently trusted by 90+ hospitals, for free on your mobile device. [Essential Features for Emergency Care] • 11 Heart Rhythm Classifications: Automated detection of various arrhythmias. • 11 Digital Biomarkers: Instant numerical and graphical risk assessment for critical conditions (LVEF, Shock, ACS, STEMI, Pulmonary Edema, Pericardial Effusion, LV/RV Dysfunction, Pulmonary Hypertension, Hyperkalemia, etc.). • Auto-Region Detection: Intelligent recognition and framing of ECG image areas. • Versatile Image Analysis: Analyze ECGs from your photo gallery, paper records, or web-based images. • Consult: Seamlessly transmit analysis results to medical teams during emergency patient transport. [Proven Clinical Utility] • Trusted by 100+ Hospitals: Integrated and actively used within major hospital systems in Korea. • 17 Peer-Reviewed Papers: Accuracy and clinical utility validated through extensive research and publications. • Certified with ISO 27001 & ISO 27701 international security standards. [Usage Policy] • 1 credit is used per analysis. Credits are automatically issued on a monthly basis. • Free to start: Analyze up to 3 ECGs per day and 30 per month for free. • Paid subscription ($19/month or $190/year): Up to 20 analyses per day and 200 per month. [Precautions] • Please read the "Instructions for Use" before clinical application. • Clinical use is restricted to countries where regulatory approval has been granted. For educational and research purposes, use should be limited to post-case reviews and educational interpretations. • For clinical use, this device is intended for physicians capable of interpreting 12-lead ECGs or medical personnel who transmit results to such physicians. • This tool is designed to support diagnostic and treatment decisions and can never replace the professional medical judgment of a physician. *For any inquiries or for more information, please visit our website (www.arpi.ai).

Screenshots

AiR3 screens
ECG Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AiR at none against ECG Buddy's 2. AiR also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). ECG Buddy's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (60% vs 40%). On price, 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. ECG Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.00 per month. AiR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AiR ships an update every 6 months, ECG Buddy every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AiR versus ECG Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAiRECG Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB119 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer보건복지부ARPI Inc

Customer experience

AiR

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%

ECG Buddy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

AiR

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ECG Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Plan Monthly$19.001 Month
  • Pro Plan Annual$190.001 Year

Questions

Is AiR free?
AiR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ECG Buddy free?
ECG Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AiR or ECG Buddy have ads?
Neither AiR nor ECG Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AiR or ECG Buddy?
AiR ships an update every 6 months, and ECG Buddy every 8 days. Most recently, AiR was updated on October 25, 2026 and ECG Buddy on October 25, 2026.

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