Comparison

USPSTF Prevention TaskForce vs Eko

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

Head to head
About

USPSTF Prevention TaskForce

This app provides primary care clinicians with evidence-based recommendations for preventive services. It helps identify appropriate screening, counseling, and medication services for patients based on their individual characteristics.

Highlights
  • Access USPSTF recommendations
  • Search by patient characteristics
  • Identify screening services
  • Find counseling services
  • Discover preventive medications
Features
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The Prevention TaskForce (formerly ePSS) is an application designed and developed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the Nation's lead Federal agency for research on health care quality, costs, outcomes and patient safety. It was developed by AHRQ to support the independent U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The USPSTF is an independent, volunteer panel of national experts in prevention and evidence-based medicine. AHRQ provides support to the USPSTF. The Prevention TaskForce application was developed to assist primary care clinicians identify the screening, counseling, and preventive medication services that are appropriate for their patients. The Prevention TaskForce information is based on the current recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and can be searched by specific patient characteristics, such as age, sex, and selected behavioral risk factors. When using this tool please read the specific recommendation to determine if the preventive service is appropriate for your patient. This tool is not meant to replace clinical judgment and individualized patient care. *Application downloads and data updates require internet connectivity

About

Eko

This app enhances physical exams by recording and analyzing heart and lung sounds. It helps detect potential heart and lung conditions, allowing for secure storage and sharing of recordings and reports. Features like murmur and AFib flagging are available with compatible devices and memberships.

Highlights
  • Record heart and lung sounds wirelessly
  • Flag murmurs, AFib, tachycardia, bradycardia
  • Save, play back, and annotate recordings
  • Build patient profiles for condition tracking
  • Generate and share PDF reports
  • Securely store exam recordings
Features
Currently charting
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The Eko App turns every patient encounter into an early detection opportunity for heart and lung disease. It fits seamlessly into your physical exam workflow when connected to a compatible digital stethoscope. Use the Eko App to: - Flag the presence of structural murmurs in as little as 5 seconds. - Flag the presence of AFib*, tachycardia, and bradycardia. - Run guided, multi-point exams to systematically assess a patient’s heart and lung sounds. - Listen wirelessly through a Bluetooth-enabled audio device. - Auto-connect to your stethoscope to capture recordings while keeping your phone tucked away. - Play back, annotate, and save stethoscope sounds and ECG*. - Build patient profiles to flag changes in a patient's condition across visits. - Organize exam data by room number, follow-up status, recording source, or any custom label. - Securely store exam recordings for future reference. - Generate and share PDF reports or a direct link to a recording with trusted colleagues or upload to compatible EHRs. - Aid in medical education and patient engagement. *Available with the CORE 500™ Digital Stethoscope. Select features may require a paid Eko+ membership and feature availability may vary by country. Visit ekohealth.com to learn more about compatible devices. Have questions or feedback? Contact us at support@ekohealth.com. The Services are for informational purposes only and should not replace advice from a licensed healthcare provider for any medical condition or treatment. Please consult a licensed and qualified health care provider before making any medical decisions. Use of this app is subject to the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions and Eko's Terms of Service. Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Eko's Terms of Service: https://support.ekohealth.com/hc/en-us/articles/13156765697563-Terms-of-Service Eko's Privacy Policy: https://support.ekohealth.com/hc/en-us/articles/13156748616731-Privacy-Policy

Screenshots

USPSTF Prevention TaskForce4 screens
Eko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Eko at 4.9 against USPSTF Prevention TaskForce's 3.7. Eko also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 70). USPSTF Prevention TaskForce's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (64% vs 52%). On price, ads, device support 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. Eko sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. USPSTF Prevention TaskForce asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eko holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eko has 11K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of USPSTF Prevention TaskForce's written reviews are positive against 52% of Eko's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USPSTF Prevention TaskForce ships an update every 3 months, Eko fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
USPSTF Prevention TaskForce versus Eko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSPSTF Prevention TaskForceEko
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (70 ratings)4.9 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.1% of reviews — better51.7% of reviews
Number of ratings7011K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#6 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB151 MB
Age rating+417+
DeveloperAHRQEko Health, Inc.

Customer experience

USPSTF Prevention TaskForce

All ratings70 ratings
Positive62.9%
Neutral8.6%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive64.1%
Neutral6.3%
Negative29.7%

Eko

All ratings11,095 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews174 reviews
Positive51.7%
Neutral8.6%
Negative39.7%

User reviews

USPSTF Prevention TaskForce

From 70 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Essential for primary care
  • 👍 Great evidence-based resource
  • 👍 Useful for students and clinicians
  • 👍 Well-organized and easy to use
  • 👍 Quick reference tool

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Outdated recommendations
  • 🐛 Inaccurate/broken recommendations
  • 🐛 UI needs update
  • 🐛 Not working with latest iOS

Eko

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Clear sound amplification
  • 🚀 Useful for noisy environments
  • 👍 Convenient Bluetooth connectivity
  • 👍 Helpful for hearing-impaired providers
  • 👍 Valuable for cardiac/respiratory assessment

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Subscription model for key features
  • 👎 Reduced functionality after app updates
  • 👎 Poor audio playback quality

Bugs and requests

USPSTF Prevention TaskForce

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Recommendations are broken/inaccurate
  • App not compatible with recent iOS updates
  • Menu won't stay open
  • Unable to download
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  • Recommendations won't load
  • Non-functioning links
  • Does not filter correctly
  • Resets everything when going back to home page

Requested features

6 requests
  • Update recommendations
  • Add more units of measurement (kg/meters)
  • Update for dark mode
  • Improve UI/UX
  • Add more diseases to profile
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  • Faster loading times

Eko

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent heart rate detection
  • Inability to save/playback recordings
  • Frequent error messages during use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Independent volume control for heart/lung modes
  • Ability to save/share recordings without subscription
  • Improved background noise cancellation

In-app purchases

None

USPSTF Prevention TaskForce

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Eko

Subscriptions3
  • Eko+ Monthly Membership14 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Eko+ Annual Membership14 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Eko+ Annual Membership3 Months trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is USPSTF Prevention TaskForce free?
USPSTF Prevention TaskForce is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eko free?
Eko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, USPSTF Prevention TaskForce or Eko?
Eko is rated higher. USPSTF Prevention TaskForce averages 3.7 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Eko averages 4.9 from 11K ratings.
Do USPSTF Prevention TaskForce or Eko have ads?
Neither USPSTF Prevention TaskForce nor Eko shows ads.
Which is updated more often, USPSTF Prevention TaskForce or Eko?
USPSTF Prevention TaskForce ships an update every 3 months, and Eko fortnightly. Most recently, USPSTF Prevention TaskForce was updated on October 23, 2026 and Eko on October 24, 2026.

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