Comparison

AirStrip OB vs ECG Notes

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

Head to head
About

AirStrip OB

This application allows obstetricians to securely view real-time patient data, including fetal heart tracings and vital signs, from their iPhone. It enables remote access to labor and delivery unit information, facilitating care even when away from the bedside. An offline demo is included for feature exploration.

Highlights
  • View fetal heart tracings remotely
  • Access real-time waveform data
  • Securely log on to hospital systems
  • View patient census and nursing notes
  • Review historical patient data
  • Offline demo for feature exploration
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IMPORTANT: AirStrip OB is intended for use by Obstetricians who deliver babies. In order to use AirStrip OB, the hospital you practice at must have purchased and installed the AirStrip OB system. There is also an off-line demo built into this application to allow you to learn more about the features AirStrip OB has to offer. Would you like to see the fetal heart tracing ("strip") from virtually anywhere? Also part of the AirStrip ONE enterprise healthcare mobility solution, AirStrip OB allows you, the Obstetrician, to securely log on to a hospital’s Labor and Delivery unit and see virtual real-time waveform data as well as other patient information on your iPhone! Anywhere you have a cell phone or Wi-Fi connection, you can view the patient census as well as other pertinent patient data such as nursing notes, vital signs, labor status, physical exam and maternal/fetal waveform data. You can also scroll through historical data and rotate to landscape to review even more of the fetal heart tracing. While not intended to remove care from the bedside, AirStrip OB is a useful tool for Obstetricians whose daily demands may necessitate their periodic absence from the Labor and Delivery environment. AirStrip OB — Be There From Anywhere!

About

ECG Notes

This pocket guide offers a quick reference for ECG interpretation and management, covering basics, 12-lead ECGs, ACLS, CPR, and emergency medications. It includes over 100 ECG strips and practice questions, with content updated to the latest guidelines. No internet connection is needed after initial download.

Highlights
  • 125 ECG rhythm strips
  • Comprehensive coverage: basics, ECG, ACLS, PALS, meds, CPR
  • CPR algorithms in tabular format
  • Test Yourself ECG strips with real-life arrhythmias
  • Clinical Tips and PALS coverage
  • SmartSearch technology for quick look-up
  • Offline content access
Features
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content. A Davis’s Notes title! The pocket guide that covers it all—basics, 12-lead, ACLS, meds, and CPR for adults and children! A quick look-up reference for ECG interpretation and management! This indispensable pocket guide presents the basics (anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, electrical conduction system of the heart, basic ECG concepts and components,) ACLS and CPR algorithms, emergency medications, and comprehensive information on monitoring leads and interpretation of over 100 ECG strips, including 12-lead and pacemaker rhythms. KEY FEATURES * Compact rhythm analysis guide with 125 ECG rhythm strips * Complete coverage—basics, ECG (including 3- and 12-lead) ACLS, PALS, meds, and CPR * CPR algorithms in tabular format * Test Yourself ECG strips feature over 30 real-life arrhythmias * Clinical Tips throughout * PALS tab (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) * Peds coverage throughout… * Meds—Doses where applicable * Skills—Defibrillation, automated defibrillation (AED), and cardioversion * Basics—Normal vital signs values * No internet connection is required to access the content after the initial download. Find information quickly using powerful SmartSearch technology. Search part of term for those hard to spell medical terms. NEW TO THIS EDITION * Updated & Expanded! Incorporating advances in science and clinical practice, including the American Heart Association’s 2020 CPR, ACLS, and PALS guidelines * Expanded! “Clinical Tips” and coverage of rhythm analysis * New! Summary table, “Identifying Features of Arrhythmias” * New sections! Six Easy Steps in Analyzing ECG Strips and ECG Monitoring * Expanded! The 12-Lead tab with more in-depth information about analyzing a 12-lead ECG See what practitioners and students are saying about the previous edition… * Worth every penny!! “Bought this to keep in my lab coat to help me interpret ECGs. It is absolutely perfect. Has several different rhythms and 50 practice questions. Wish I bought it sooner.”—Online Reviewer * If you are trying to learn EKG, this is a must have!! “Really convenient tool to learn from. Easy to navigate.”—Emily, L., Online Reviewer * Great for nursing students and RNs. “As a nurse educator (and earlier a staff RN) I made these required reading for my students, plus it's useful well beyond graduation.”—Barbara R., Online Reviewer * Perfect Pocket reference. “For those of us that don't always remember every detail of EKGs, and need some help on the fly, this is perfect. I can carry it with me for reference whenever I need. I have already recommended it to many of my colleagues.”—Online Reviewer Content licensed from printed ISBN 10: 1719641943 Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 9781719641944 SUBSCRIPTION : Please purchase a yearly auto-renewing subscription to receive content access and available updates. Yearly auto-renewing payments- $34.99 Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable." If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-3000 Privacy Policy - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx Author(s): Shirley A. Jones MSEd, MHA, MSN, EMT-P, RN Publisher: F.A. Davis Company

Screenshots

AirStrip OB2 screens
ECG Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ECG Notes at 4.7 against AirStrip OB's 4.0. ECG Notes also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 3). AirStrip OB's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 50%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence 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 Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AirStrip OB asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ECG Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of AirStrip OB's written reviews are positive against 50% of ECG Notes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirStrip OB ships an update every 4 months, ECG Notes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AirStrip OB versus ECG Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirStrip OBECG Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings312 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB46 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperAirStrip Technologies, LLCSkyscape Medpresso Inc

Customer experience

AirStrip OB

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%

ECG Notes

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

AirStrip OB

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ECG Notes

One-time1
  • ECG Notes-Ed.4$34.99

Questions

Is AirStrip OB free?
AirStrip OB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ECG Notes free?
ECG Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AirStrip OB or ECG Notes?
ECG Notes is rated higher. AirStrip OB averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ECG Notes averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do AirStrip OB or ECG Notes have ads?
ECG Notes shows ads; AirStrip OB does not.
Which is updated more often, AirStrip OB or ECG Notes?
AirStrip OB ships an update every 4 months, and ECG Notes every 3 months. Most recently, AirStrip OB was updated on June 5, 2026 and ECG Notes on August 12, 2026.

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