Comparison

ECG Atlas vs Oxford Foundation Programme

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

Head to head
About

ECG Atlas

Train your ECG interpretation skills with a large collection of real-life ECGs. This app provides short descriptions of diagnoses and reference links for further learning. It's a valuable pocket resource for healthcare professionals.

Highlights
  • Large collection of real-life ECGs
  • Short descriptions of diagnoses
  • Reference links for further information
  • Pocket-sized learning resource
  • ECG interpretation skill training
Features
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Health care professionals often find it difficult to interpret ECGs. Can you diagnose WPW or Torsades? Get the ECG Atlas now and train your ECG skills! Real-life ECGs in your pocket - complete with short descriptions of diagnoses, and reference links for further information. 5-star review: "A handy little app, a good resource." (Australian App Store) If you have any comments or suggestions, please use the contact form on our website. Read the disclaimer before use. All information in this application is for educational purposes only.

About

Oxford Foundation Programme

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Start your medical career with confidence using the Oxford Handbook for the Foundation Programme app. Designed for students and newly graduated physicians, this app delivers practical, evidence-based guidance on both patient care and professional responsibilities, helping you thrive in your first clinical rotations. The Oxford Handbook for the Foundation Programme features: * Comprehensive Clinical Guidance: Access the most current clinical guidelines and protocols, fully updated to reflect the latest standards and curriculum changes. * Key Areas Covered: Includes essential topics and major specialties such as cardiology, respiratory medicine, gastroenterology, neurology, psychiatry, hematology, dermatology, surgery, emergency medicine, and primary care. * New Topics: Explore expanded content on primary care and end-of-life care, plus updated sections on infection control, obstetrics & gynecology, and surgery. * Practical Tools: From interpreting results to performing essential procedures, get step-by-step instructions and practical tips for everyday clinical tasks. * Career Support: Learn how to plan your career progression, and choose your speciality with confidence. * Expert Insights: Benefit from the combined knowledge of senior clinicians and junior doctors who’ve been through the process. * Easy Reference: Search, bookmark, and access content offline—perfect for busy hospital shifts and on-the-go learning. Unbound Medicine Features: * Highlighting and note-taking within entries * Favorites for bookmarking important topics * Enhanced Search to find topics quickly More about the Oxford Handbook for the Foundation Programme: Part of the world-renowned Oxford Medical Handbooks series, this trusted reference provides early-career physicians with practical, evidence-based guidance for safe, effective patient care, offering clarity and confidence from day one. Authors: Tim Raine Consultant Gastroenterologist Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK George Collins Cardiology Registrar Barts Health NHS Trust, UK Fraser Brown Internal Medical Trainee Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK Sophie Howarth Internal Medicine Trainee Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK Publisher: Oxford University Press Powered by: Unbound Medicine

Screenshots

ECG Atlas4 screens
Oxford Foundation Programme4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Oxford Foundation Programme at Free against ECG Atlas's $0.99. Oxford Foundation Programme also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and device support (4 vs 2). ECG Atlas's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

Oxford Foundation Programme is free to download; ECG Atlas costs $0.99 up front. Oxford Foundation Programme sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ECG Atlas asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ECG Atlas ships an update every 8 months, Oxford Foundation Programme every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
ECG Atlas versus Oxford Foundation Programme: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterECG AtlasOxford Foundation Programme
Price$0.99Free — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB14 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMedicon AppsUnbound Medicine, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

ECG Atlas

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Oxford Foundation Programme

One-time1
  • Oxford Foundation Program$49.99

Questions

Is ECG Atlas free?
ECG Atlas costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Oxford Foundation Programme free?
Oxford Foundation Programme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ECG Atlas or Oxford Foundation Programme have ads?
Neither ECG Atlas nor Oxford Foundation Programme shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ECG Atlas or Oxford Foundation Programme?
ECG Atlas ships an update every 8 months, and Oxford Foundation Programme every 2 months. Most recently, ECG Atlas was updated on November 1, 2026 and Oxford Foundation Programme on October 30, 2026.

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