Comparison

Seizure Tracker vs EpiMonitor by Empatica

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

Head to head
About

Seizure Tracker

Easily log and track seizures with detailed event logs. Record seizures with video and audio, add notes on triggers and aftermath, and synchronize data with an online platform for comprehensive epilepsy management.

Highlights
  • Time and visually record seizures
  • Videotape seizures and upload to SeizureTracker.com
  • Record VNS Usages and Rescue Medication
  • Add additional seizure details
  • Create manual seizure entries
  • Store information in Seizure Library
  • Record event location
Features
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Logging seizures and keeping a good diary is an essential skill for managing epilepsy and it has never been easier! Renowned website, SeizureTracker.com is excited to bring you an innovative way to log seizures that builds on the Seizure Tracker experience. App users can time and videotape seizures simultaneously in this revolutionary and simple-to-use application. When you stop the video and timer, it immediately creates an event log that is stored in a seizure library. You can edit the event at any time to add additional details about triggers, seizure description and what happened afterward. You can also use this app to log seizures without videos attached. Videos recorded through this app can be synchronized to SeizureTracker.com which allows them to be shared through the extensive website reporting capabilities. Seizure Tracker was founded by the parents of a child with Epilepsy. We were searching for solutions to ease our own situation and in the process found a way to give back to the community and help others too. Our goal is to empower people living with Epilepsy while redefining the way information about seizures and Epilepsy is collected and shared. Key Features - Time and visually record seizures as they happen - Videotape seizures and upload them to SeizureTracker.com for private sharing - Record VNS Usages and Rescue Medication administrations - Automatically add recorded seizure to Library - Add additional information to seizure entries - Create seizure entries with manual entry tool - Store information in Seizure Library - Record the location of your event and review it within a map on SeizureTracker.com - Synchronize events with SeizureTracker.com account - Graph synchronized events (and surrounding information) through the integrated Seizure Tracker system Please email Info@SeizureTracker.com with comments and suggestions.

About

EpiMonitor by Empatica

This app monitors for seizures, providing real-time alerts to users and their loved ones. It helps maintain an accurate epilepsy diary, tracks sleep and activity, and offers medical-grade seizure detection. Data can be easily shared with healthcare providers.

Highlights
  • Automated and manual seizure alerts
  • Real-time notifications to caregivers
  • Comprehensive epilepsy and seizure diary
  • Sleep and activity tracking
  • Medical-grade FDA-cleared detection
  • Adjustable alert sensitivity
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EpiMonitor is a seizure monitor and seizure alert system designed to keep people with epilepsy safe. The only device and app combination fully cleared by the FDA, EpiMonitor is powered by the EmbracePlus watch, the successor to the Embrace bracelet. It can monitor your epilepsy, detect possible seizures, and help maintain an accurate epilepsy diary inside the app, including sleep and activity tracking. With EpiMonitor by Empatica, you can track seizures, share alerts with loved ones, and better understand your epilepsy. Key features: Automated and manual real-time seizure alerts Receive automatic seizure alerts when a possible convulsive seizure is detected. Caregivers are notified via automatic text message (SMS) and phone call, helping ensure timely assistance. Comprehensive epilepsy and seizure diary Log seizures, triggers, and symptoms in a digital seizure diary. Track seizure history, download reports, and share data with your healthcare provider. Entries can be downloaded as a PDF and easily shared with family members or healthcare providers. Sleep and activity tracking Track sleep and daily activity alongside seizure data to identify trends and patterns. Medical-grade FDA-cleared with an algorithm that detects 98% of generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Alert sensitivity controls Choose the sensitivity of the algorithm depending on where you are and who you are with, reducing the chance of false alerts when you're more active and increasing sensitivity during inactive periods, such as rest or sleeping. Regulatory USA: EpiMonitor is a prescription-only device indicated for use as an adjunct to seizure monitoring of 6+ year old people in home or healthcare facilities during periods of rest. Always refer to the product Manual for detailed instructions, warnings, precautions, and possible risks related to EpiMonitor. EpiMonitor should never be used to make medical or diagnostic decisions. Always seek a doctor's advice before using this app and before making any medical decisions. The EpiMonitor App requires a dedicated smartphone with Bluetooth connectivity and is available with a subscription plan. It is only designed to work with the EmbracePlus smartwatch by Empatica and is exclusively available at empatica.com/epimonitor.

Screenshots

Seizure Tracker4 screens
EpiMonitor by Empatica4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Seizure Tracker at 83% against EpiMonitor by Empatica's 25%. Seizure Tracker also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Seizure Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 662 and 283 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Seizure Tracker's written reviews are positive against 25% of EpiMonitor by Empatica's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Seizure Tracker ships an update every 2 months, EpiMonitor by Empatica monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Seizure Tracker versus EpiMonitor by Empatica: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeizure TrackerEpiMonitor by Empatica
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (662 ratings) — better4.3 (283 ratings)
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings662 — better283
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeizure Tracker LLCEmpatica

Customer experience

Seizure Tracker

All ratings604 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral5.3%
Negative11.7%

EpiMonitor by Empatica

All ratings237 ratings
Positive79.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

Bugs and requests

Seizure Tracker

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Seizures double/triple logged
  • Can't edit seizure entries
  • Videos not saving properly
  • VNS date range issues
  • Graphs not working

Requested features

5 requests
  • Integrate with Apple Health
  • Automatic video saving
  • Customizable event types
  • Barometric pressure tracking
  • Notification when new seizure entered

EpiMonitor by Empatica

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Seizure Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

EpiMonitor by Empatica

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Seizure Tracker free?
Seizure Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EpiMonitor by Empatica free?
EpiMonitor by Empatica is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Seizure Tracker or EpiMonitor by Empatica?
Seizure Tracker is rated higher. Seizure Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 662 ratings, while EpiMonitor by Empatica averages 4.3 from 283 ratings.
Do Seizure Tracker or EpiMonitor by Empatica have ads?
Neither Seizure Tracker nor EpiMonitor by Empatica shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Seizure Tracker or EpiMonitor by Empatica?
Seizure Tracker ships an update every 2 months, and EpiMonitor by Empatica monthly. Most recently, Seizure Tracker was updated on October 24, 2026 and EpiMonitor by Empatica on October 27, 2026.

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