# Bedside EM vs ECG Test for Doctors

The clearest difference is monetization model: ECG Test for Doctors at free with in-app purchases against Bedside EM's subscription. ECG Test for Doctors also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Bedside EM's advantage is chart position (#200 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bedside EM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and ECG Test for Doctors sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ECG Test for Doctors holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ECG Test for Doctors has 394 ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Bedside EM's written reviews are positive against 81% of ECG Test for Doctors's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bedside EM ships an update every 5 months, ECG Test for Doctors monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bedside EM | ECG Test for Doctors |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedside-em/id413192645/reviews) | **[4.7 (394 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecg-test-for-doctors/id757666618/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 60 | **394** |
| Positive reviews | **85.0% of reviews** | 80.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dark Medical Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1046115244) | [WMS, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/471623357) |

## What reviewers say

### Bedside EM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedside-em/id413192645)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This comprehensive medical reference app provides evidence-based, peer-reviewed information for emergency medicine providers and those caring for acutely ill patients. It features a searchable, offline database with continuously updated content and a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Offline access, Searchable database, Evidence-based content, Peer-reviewed updates, Pediatric tape, Clinical decision rules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great quick reference
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Useful for residents and attendings
- 👍 High-yield information
- 👍 Well-organized content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lost notes and bookmarks
- 🐛 Missing dental portion
- 🐛 New upgrade is lacking
- 🐛 Incomplete toxicology information
- 🐛 Basic information

**Reported bugs**

- Lost notes and bookmarks since update
- Categories reorganized and hard to find
- Temporarily lost access after rebranding
- EKG illustrations covered by back task bar

**Requested features**

- Update privacy label
- Add settings button to enlarge print
- Add an 'update' option for newest information
- Support French language
- Add more categories


### ECG Test for Doctors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecg-test-for-doctors/id757666618)

Enhance your ECG interpretation skills with a vast library of real patient cases. This app offers detailed ECG recordings and interactive tests to challenge and improve your diagnostic abilities. Ideal for medical professionals and students seeking to build a strong cardiology foundation.

**Highlights:** 1000+ real patient ECG samples, Static images and real-time monitor, Interactive interpretation tests, Detailed wave analysis, Covers numerous ECG findings, Challenging case scenarios

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ECG Pro Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great practice
- 👍 Helpful study tool
- 👍 Challenging and keeping you up with the skills needed
- 👍 Recommended for any junior cardiologists
- 👍 Good for medics needing practice in ECG interpretations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect interpretations
- 🐛 Lacks basic understanding of 12-lead ECG interpretation
- 🐛 Asks to identify infarct locations without 12-lead view
- 🐛 Doesn't tell you what ECG lead you're seeing
- 🐛 Provides limited options for answers

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect interpretations of rhythms like bigeminy, trigeminy, and ST changes
- Answers not matching the ECG shown
- Crashes and freezes on login screen
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add report feature for ECGs missing important findings
- Provide physiological explanations for rhythms
- Show the ECG lead being displayed
- Add more beginner-level ECG cases
- Provide full coding instead of just a few possible diagnoses


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bedside EM free?

Bedside EM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ECG Test for Doctors free?

ECG Test for Doctors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bedside EM or ECG Test for Doctors?

ECG Test for Doctors is rated higher. Bedside EM averages 4.2 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while ECG Test for Doctors averages 4.7 from 394 ratings.

### Do Bedside EM or ECG Test for Doctors have ads?

Neither Bedside EM nor ECG Test for Doctors shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bedside EM or ECG Test for Doctors?

Bedside EM ships an update every 5 months, and ECG Test for Doctors monthly. Most recently, Bedside EM was updated on September 23, 2026 and ECG Test for Doctors on September 16, 2026.

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