Comparison

AbeoCoder vs ECGRef

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

Head to head
About

AbeoCoder

This app provides anesthesia professionals with tools for clinical and practice management. It offers CPT, ASA, and ICD code searches, including crosswalk functionality and detailed information on RVUs and case times. A subscription unlocks automatic updates for CPT and ASA codes.

Highlights
  • CPT, ASA, ICD code search
  • Search by code, keyword, or category
  • CPT/ASA Crosswalk functionality
  • Display ASA RVUs
  • Show average anesthesia case times
  • Automatic code updates (subscription)
Features
Read full description

abeoCoder is an application intended for anesthesia clinical and practice management professionals. abeoCoder is presented by abeo Management Corp, the leader in anesthesia-specific billing and practice management companies. abeoCoder consists of a CPT, ASA or ICD search by code, keyword or category. CPT/ASA code lookup is combined with the CPT/ASA Crosswalk. Displayed are the cross-walked code and description, the ASA RVUs and the average length of anesthesia cases in both minutes and time units for each CPT/ASA combination. SUBSCRIPTION abeoCoder is a free application with an option for a subscription to the CPT and ASA codes with automatic updates. This subscription is $79.99 (USD) per year and renews automatically. If you choose to purchase a subscription your iTunes account will be charged. The subscription will automatically renew unless the auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. No cancellation of the current subscription are allowed during active subscription period. TERMS OF USE http://abeo.com/terms-of-use/ PRIVACY POLICY http://abeo.com/privacy-policy/

About

ECGRef

An educational reference for interpreting electrocardiograms, this app covers electrophysiology, rhythm recognition, and common patterns. It aims to assist clinicians and students in accurate bedside ECG analysis.

Highlights
  • Electrophysiology concepts
  • Rhythm recognition
  • Clinically relevant patterns
  • Bedside ECG analysis support
  • Educational reference
Features
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ECG interpretation, organized for the bedside. ECGRef is a comprehensive electrocardiogram reference for physicians, nurses, advanced practice clinicians, medical students, and other healthcare learners. Use a structured interpretation workflow, review rhythm patterns, explore ECG leads, check diagnostic criteria, and perform commonly used ECG calculations all in one focused reference. FEATURES • Step-by-step ECG interpretation workflow • Rhythm recognition and clinically relevant pattern review • Interactive frontal-plane and precordial lead explorer • Searchable library of ECG terminology and concepts • ECG calculators for heart rate, QTc, cardiac axis, ventricular hypertrophy, bundle branch block, wide-complex tachycardia, and more • Clinical risk tools • Bedside takeaways, common pitfalls, and “do not miss” findings • Favorites, global search, related content, and personal notes ECGRef connects core electrophysiology with practical ECG analysis. Whether you are learning a systematic approach, reviewing an unfamiliar rhythm, or checking a calculation, the app makes relevant information easy to find. Created by Rishi Kumar, MD, FACC (“RK.MD”), an academic adult cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and cardiovascular ICU intensivist committed to free, open-access medical education. Learn more at https://rk.md ECGRef is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice and is not a substitute for professional judgment, diagnosis, or treatment. Clinical findings and calculations must be independently verified and interpreted in the context of the individual patient. Seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition. Do not disregard or delay professional medical advice because of information provided by this app.

Screenshots

AbeoCoder4 screens
ECGRef4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ECGRef at 100% against AbeoCoder's 36%. ECGRef also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). AbeoCoder's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AbeoCoder sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $79.99 per year. ECGRef asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ECGRef holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of AbeoCoder's written reviews are positive against 100% of ECGRef's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AbeoCoder ships an update every 3 months, ECGRef every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AbeoCoder versus ECGRef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbeoCoderECGRef
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (25 ratings)4.9 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2532 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB13 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAbeo Management CorpRishi Kumar

Customer experience

AbeoCoder

All ratings25 ratings
Positive24.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive35.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative58.5%

ECGRef

All ratings31 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

AbeoCoder

Reported bugs

37 issues
  • App no longer allowing account login reset
  • App stopped functioning
  • Lost work and functionality after upgrade
  • Not working with iPhone X with newest iOS
  • App froze, stopped working
Show 32 more
  • Most recent update does not allow CPT code viewing
  • App crashes and not opening
  • App changed to pay-for-use without communication
  • Favorites deleted randomly
  • Search function only recognizes exact words
  • App began crashing on opening
  • App disappeared from App Store
  • CPT codes no longer available without payment
  • App requires $79/year
  • Update requires subscription for $79.99 and still doesn't work
  • Newest version frequently crashes
  • Cannot access CPT or ASA codes
  • Favorites disappear every time app updates
  • Update breaks program, won't launch
  • Crashes seconds after opening
  • Useless after new update
  • New version crashes, doesn't get past splash screen
  • Crashes with latest rev
  • Crashes immediately upon opening
  • No longer works after last upgrade
  • App immediately crashes every time
  • Drug database is obsolete
  • Doesn't work in landscape mode on iPad
  • Missing lots of codes
  • Too slow on 3G iPhone
  • Cannot reinstall Abeo coder
  • New update does not work on iPad
  • Opens and then closes at disclaimer screen
  • Crashes occasionally
  • Hard to search database for all clinical terms
  • Urology CPT listings have disappeared
  • App never let me past trying to log in

Requested features

7 requests
  • Integrate ICD 9 diagnosis codes
  • Improve matching and predictive text
  • Allow partial word search
  • Option to examine codes in numerical order
  • Recompile for iPad to fill screen
Show 2 more
  • Update to reflect 2010 changes
  • Add ASA RV codes (modifiers, blocks)

ECGRef

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AbeoCoder

Subscriptions1
  • CPT and ASA Codes$79.991 Year
None

ECGRef

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AbeoCoder free?
AbeoCoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ECGRef free?
ECGRef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AbeoCoder or ECGRef?
ECGRef is rated higher. AbeoCoder averages 2.2 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while ECGRef averages 4.9 from 32 ratings.
Do AbeoCoder or ECGRef have ads?
Neither AbeoCoder nor ECGRef shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AbeoCoder or ECGRef?
AbeoCoder ships an update every 3 months, and ECGRef every 3 weeks. Most recently, AbeoCoder was updated on November 13, 2026 and ECGRef on November 5, 2026.

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