# ECG Guide vs iCCS

ECG Guide and iCCS both sit at 3.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of ECG Guide's written reviews are positive against 25% of iCCS's. ECG Guide also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). iCCS's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

iCCS is free to download; ECG Guide costs $0.99 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 iCCS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of ECG Guide's written reviews are positive against 25% of iCCS's.

ECG Guide ships an update every 2 months, iCCS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ECG Guide | iCCS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecg-guide/id301027070/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iccs/id932264994/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **75.8% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [WebMD](https://appshunter.io/developer/295076332) | [Canadian Cardiovascular Society](https://appshunter.io/developer/394802817) |

## What reviewers say

### ECG Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecg-guide/id301027070)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- iPad support and optimization
- Highlight or circle abnormalities on ECG images
- Search functionality for finding specific content
- Customizable quiz difficulty levels
- ACLS algorithms integration


### iCCS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iccs/id932264994)

Access comprehensive cardiovascular guidelines and knowledge translation tools. This app provides the full text of key guidelines, along with supplementary resources like infographics, webinars, and pocket guides. New guidelines and tools will be added periodically.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive CCS Guidelines, Knowledge Translation Tools, Infographics and Webinars, Pocket Guides and Summary Sheets, Regularly Updated Content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ECG Guide free?

ECG Guide costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iCCS free?

iCCS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ECG Guide or iCCS?

iCCS is rated higher. ECG Guide averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while iCCS averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do ECG Guide or iCCS have ads?

Neither ECG Guide nor iCCS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ECG Guide or iCCS?

ECG Guide ships an update every 2 months, and iCCS every 4 months. Most recently, ECG Guide was updated on September 22, 2026 and iCCS on September 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*