ECG Guide vs Lab Values+ Medical Reference
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ECG Guide
This comprehensive reference app provides over 200 high-quality ECG examples and in-depth explanations for medical professionals and students. It offers stepwise interpretation assistance, a large library of common and complex findings, and quiz questions to test knowledge.
- Over 200 high-resolution sample ECGs
- In-depth reference text on ECG interpretation
- Stepwise ECG Interpreter assistance
- Over 100 multiple-choice quiz questions
- Rapid Reference section for quick interpretation
- Clear descriptions of arrhythmias and findings
- Pediatric values included
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The most comprehensive ECG app in the iPhone App Store - over 200 examples of common and uncommon ECGs iPad version? bit.ly/ECGiPad or search iTunes "ECG Guide iPad" Praise for the ECG Guide: "The best ECG app currently available." -iMedicalApps.com "Core Medical App." - Georgetown Medical School. “This brand-new gem features concise explanations with ample high-quality ECG examples...” - American College of Emergency Physicians “...a 5 star application” - User review “...a must have application for doctors, residents and medical students.” - User review Succinct yet authoritative, this ECG reference is a critical companion for practicing physicians, medical trainees, nurses and paramedics. It is designed as a learning tool for those still training as well as a reliable reference for more experienced interpreters of ECGs. ***************************** Features: - Full reference text that includes in-depth information on topics such as: - Approach to ECG Interpretation - Analysis of rate, rhythm, axis, P wave, QRS complex, ST segment, T wave and QT interval - Ventricular hypertrophy and atrial enlargement - Assessment of ischemia - Approach to arrhythmia - Bradyarrythmias and tachyarrythmias, Heart block, and much more… (content based on national guidelines 2009 AHA/ACCF/HRS Recommendations for the standardization and interpretation of the electrocardiogram) - The largest ECG library available on the iPhone with over 200 high resolution sample ECGs with common and complex findings for easy reference - ECG Interpreter - Stepwise assistance with ECG interpretation. Helps create differential diagnosis based on simple to assess ECG features. - Over 100 multiple-choice quiz questions to test your knowledge - Rapid Reference section - one tap takes you to 11 summary pages used to confidently interpret ECGs - Clear descriptions of both common and complex arrhythmias and ECG findings - Review etiology and differential diagnosis of common and complex arrhythmias and ECG findings - Pediatric values included Compiled and written by Jason Andrade, MD, FRCPC.
Lab Values+ Medical Reference
This app provides a comprehensive medical reference, combining lab values, medical abbreviations, and prefixes/suffixes. It offers editable data, detailed lab information, and links to external resources for quick access to critical medical data.
- 3-in-1 medical reference (Lab Values, Abbreviations, Prefixes/Suffixes)
- Fully editable lab data
- Hundreds of lab reference values
- Common lab panels included
- SI and US units for lab values
- Thousands of medical abbreviations
- Links to external medical resources
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A study reference for laboratory values, medical abbreviations, and the word roots medical vocabulary is built from — for nursing and medical students, and for anyone reviewing the material. It works fully offline, with no account and no sign-up. WHAT YOU GET • 400+ lab reference values across 19 categories, in SI or US units — switch with one tap • Critical values, descriptions, and the differentials taught for high and low results • Common Panels: CBC, BMP, CMP, LFTs, ABG, coagulation, thyroid, iron studies, lipids, urinalysis, CSF, and hepatitis • Blood collection tube guide covering order of draw, additives, and inversion counts • Thousands of medical abbreviations, searchable instantly • 400+ medical prefixes and suffixes with origin, meaning, and examples • Fast search in every section — labs, abbreviations, prefixes and tubes each search their own content • Favorites, Recently Viewed, and an A–Z master list • Related labs and curated reference links (ClinLab Navigator, Lab Tests Online, MedlinePlus, Wikipedia, and more) on every lab MAKE IT YOURS • Every entry is editable — set ranges to match what your program or laboratory teaches • Add your own labs, abbreviations, and prefixes • Revert any edit back to the built-in reference with one tap • Your edits and favorites stay on your device and are never overwritten ALWAYS CURRENT Reference data updates automatically in the background, so corrections reach you without waiting for an app update. DESIGNED FOR 2026 A ground-up redesign with full dark mode, a dedicated iPad sidebar layout, and modern iOS design throughout. Updating from an earlier version? Your favorites, edits, and recents migrate automatically. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No tracking. Anonymous usage statistics only — the text you type in search is never recorded, and nothing can be linked to you or your device. Lab Values+ is a study and teaching tool. It is not a medical device and is not for diagnosing or treating anyone. Nothing in it substitutes for clinical judgment, supervision, or your institution's guidelines. Reference ranges vary between laboratories — always confirm against the laboratory that ran the test.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Lab Values+ Medical Reference at #97 against ECG Guide's unranked. Lab Values+ Medical Reference also leads on ratings volume (44 vs 8). ECG Guide's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
ECG Guide costs $0.99 and Lab Values+ Medical Reference $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for ECG Guide against 3.7 for Lab Values+ Medical Reference. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lab Values+ Medical Reference has 44 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of ECG Guide's written reviews are positive against 83% of Lab Values+ Medical Reference's.
ECG Guide ships an update every 2 months, Lab Values+ Medical Reference monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ECG Guide | Lab Values+ Medical Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 3.6 (8 ratings) | 3.7 (44 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | 82.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 44 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #97 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | WebMD | Hipposoft, LLC |
Customer experience
ECG Guide
Lab Values+ Medical Reference
User reviews
ECG Guide
From 8 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📚 Comprehensive ECG reference material and content
- 👍 Excellent for medical professionals (doctors, nurses, paramedics, residents)
- 🎯 Well-organized and easy-to-navigate interface
- 📊 Large library of high-quality sample ECG strips
- 🧠 Helpful quiz feature for testing knowledge
Room to improve
- ❌ Not suitable for general public/non-medical users
- 🎨 Outdated UI design and appearance
- 📱 Poor iPad compatibility
- 🔐 Requires email registration after purchase
- 💸 Separate purchase required for iPad version
Lab Values+ Medical Reference
From 44 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 📚 Comprehensive lab information
- 💡 Customizable values
- 🚀 Quick reference
- 📱 Works on multiple devices
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🖨️ Tiny print, unreadable
- 📉 Jumbled or unreadable content
- 🚫 Missing common tests (e.g., ANA)
- ⚠️ Screen cuts off, unresponsive
Bugs and requests
ECG Guide
Reported bugs
7 issues- App crashes at startup
- Incompatible with iOS 4 (fixed in later updates)
- Incompatible with iOS 11 (64-bit update needed)
- UI appears blown-up and blurry on iPhone 6+
- Cannot exit ECG view when rotated sideways
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- Crashes after OS 3.0 update
- Incorrect pricing display in some regions
Requested features
14 requests- iPad support and optimization
- Highlight or circle abnormalities on ECG images
- Search functionality for finding specific content
- Customizable quiz difficulty levels
- ACLS algorithms integration
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- Pediatric reference tables and criteria
- Arrows and annotations on ECG samples
- Corrected QT calculator
- Alternate lead placement information (Fontane, Brugada)
- Notes and favorites functionality
- Camera integration to analyze ECG photos
- Device synchronization between iPhone and iPad
- More heart block examples
- Smoother landscape/portrait transitions
Lab Values+ Medical Reference
Reported bugs
8 issues- Screen cuts in the middle
- Lower half of screen is white and unresponsive
- App crashes frequently
- In-app links not working due to transport security policy
- Notes saved, but not the order/listing of labs
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- Cannot send email from contact us
- App does not open
- Advertisement pop-ups in paid app
Requested features
14 requests- Add common tests like ANA
- Improve readability/font size
- Fix screen cutting/responsiveness issues
- Add search functionality for lab values
- Save custom lab order
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- Update data for new lab items (e.g., cystatin C)
- Provide patient preparation info (fasting, etc.)
- Include UK terminology option
- Add microbiological findings and related causes
- Include relevance of Blood Transfusion antibodies and phenotypes
- Add dark mode
- Improve UI aesthetics
- Remove advertisements from paid app
- Add Spanish language support (more broadly)
In-app purchases
ECG Guide
No in-app purchases
Lab Values+ Medical Reference
No in-app purchases
Questions
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