Comparison

Eco vs Cortexa Note

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

Head to head
About

Eco

This tool allows users to map plants and animals, record detailed attributes for each find, and display them on a map. It includes preset international databases and supports custom attribute definitions for tailored data collection.

Highlights
  • GPS-enabled location tracking
  • Customizable data attributes and forms
  • Integrated international species databases
  • Data export in CSV, KML, GPX, and Darwin Core formats
  • In-app photography with slideshow
  • Limited field trips and finds for Lite version
Features
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Eco:Map is a professional tool for mapping plants and animals as well as for biomonitoring with surveys on iPhone, iPad or iPod. Devices with a GPS unit determine the coordinates of each find automatically. For each find you can store a number of additional attributes e.g. the sex of a species. Each find can immediately be displayed on a map. Users who want to define their own attributes are able to do so by defining them while editing data. An easy-to-use editor supports enables you to design entire new forms which can be shared with other users. Eco:Map comprises fifteen preset international, German and European databases among them the „Catalogue of Life“ released by Species 2000 and ITIS. The latter one contains more than 2.34 million scientific names and synonyms and 70,000 English names of all organisms world wide. Besides that Eco:Map is able to import user defined databases. For further processing in other databases and applications you can export your data in the formats CSV, Simple Darwin Core, KML (Google Earth), and GPX. You decide whether you transfer a field trip's data to your computer via e-mail, via a browser in a local area network or via iTunes. Eco:Map enables you to take photographs within the app which you can view in a slide show. These photographs can be transferred to your computer just like any other data. Eco:Map Lite can save up to 3 field trips with 5 finds and 5 photographs per field trip. It is possible to import up to three own databases: the maximum number of species per database is 50. The maximum number of user defined templates is 3. The Catalogue of Life database contains only plants and funghi.

About

Cortexa Note

This AI-powered tool assists clinicians by automatically generating draft SOAP notes from patient visit recordings. It integrates with EHR/EMR systems, allowing for quick edits and efficient documentation, freeing up valuable time for patient care.

Highlights
  • AI-powered SOAP note generation
  • Ambient recording of patient visits
  • EHR/EMR integration
  • Searchable visit transcripts
  • HIPAA-compliant infrastructure
  • Optional smart recording device
Features
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Your clinical documentation copilot. Record patient visits, generate draft SOAP notes powered by a 144-specialty AI documentation engine, and push them to your EHR - so your time stays where it belongs: with your patients. Cortexa Note is an ambient clinical documentation solution built for real clinical workflows. Pair it with the Cortexa Note smart recording device or use the mobile app to capture natural conversations - then let AI handle the rest. Review transcripts, edit structured notes, and finalize documentation in minutes, not hours. Note: Cortexa Note is designed for clinicians and healthcare teams. It is not intended for patient use. Cortexa Note is a documentation tool. Generated output is draft documentation for clinician review. It is not intended to diagnose, monitor, treat, or prevent disease, and it is not a regulated medical device. **RECORD NATURALLY - ZERO DISRUPTION** Capture visit conversations as they happen, with no rigid dictation or workflow interruption. Cortexa Note is built around a simple principle: the best technology is the kind your patients never notice. Speak naturally, stay present, and let the recording run in the background. **DRAFT SOAP NOTES IN MINUTES** Cortexa Note transforms recorded visits into structured draft SOAP notes using an AI engine tuned across 144 medical specialties. Review the output, make quick edits, and finalize documentation - turning hours of paperwork into minutes of review. **SEAMLESS EHR/EMR INTEGRATION** One-click note export to supported EHR/EMR systems. Sync through the Cortexa Note Chrome extension or the web app - no more copying, pasting, or juggling between systems. Fits the workflow you already have. **EVERY DETAIL, ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE** From full transcripts to AI-generated summaries, revisit key moments from any encounter. Search past visits, review important details, and keep your records complete and connected. **RECLAIM YOUR TIME** Clinicians spend 2-3 hours daily on documentation. Cortexa Note helps you finish your notes before you leave the clinic - no more "Pajama Time" writing charts at home. Stay focused on patient care during the day, and be present with your family at night. **WORKS WITH CORTEXA NOTE DEVICE** Pair the app with the Cortexa Note clip-on recorder (25g, 8+ hrs battery, dual MEMS mic array) for professional-grade audio capture designed for the white coat. Or start with the mobile app alone - the choice is yours. **SECURE AND TRUSTED** Built on HIPAA-compliant, SOC 2-audited infrastructure with strong security controls at every layer. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest with AES-128 encryption. Before data is shared with third-party AI services for transcription or summarization, the app presents an in-app consent flow for your review and approval. Learn more in our Privacy Policy: https://cortexanote.com/privacy/ TERMS Apple Standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ CONTACT Website: https://cortexanote.com Email: contact@cortexanote.com

Screenshots

Eco4 screens
Cortexa Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Eco at none against Cortexa Note's 4. Eco also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.6). Cortexa Note's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, 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. Cortexa Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $49.00 per month. Eco asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Eco against 5.0 for Cortexa Note. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Eco's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cortexa Note's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eco ships an update every 4 months, Cortexa Note weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Eco versus Cortexa Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEcoCortexa Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB92 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMartin SeifertCortexa Al, Inc.

Customer experience

Eco

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Cortexa Note

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Eco

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Cortexa Note

Subscriptions4
  • Cortexa Growth(Monthly)$49.001 Month
  • Cortexa Success(Monthly)$99.001 Month
  • Cortexa Growth(Annual)$499.001 Year
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  • Cortexa Success(Annual)$999.001 Year

Questions

Is Eco free?
Eco is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cortexa Note free?
Cortexa Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Eco or Cortexa Note?
Eco and Cortexa Note are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Eco or Cortexa Note have ads?
Neither Eco nor Cortexa Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eco or Cortexa Note?
Eco ships an update every 4 months, and Cortexa Note weekly. Most recently, Eco was updated on September 23, 2026 and Cortexa Note on September 25, 2026.

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