Bedside EM vs ECG Pro | Road to Mastery
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bedside EM
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.
- Offline access
- Searchable database
- Evidence-based content
- Peer-reviewed updates
- Pediatric tape
- Clinical decision rules
Read full descriptionHide full description
START YOUR 30 DAY FREE TRIAL TODAY! Bedside EM (formerly ERres) is the ORIGINAL emergency medicine app designed for where you need it the most.. at the bedside! First released in 2011, Bedside EM has been consistently ranked as one of the best medical apps worldwide! Continuously updated, evidence-based and peer reviewed!! The entire app is searchable and available offline!! And although Bedside EM was created with emergency medicine providers in mind, it has proven to be a great resource for ANYONE who takes care of acutely ill patients including other doctors, PAs/NPs, nurses, paramedics, EMTs, and students!! Starting in 2024 I have decided to go ALL IN to ensure Bedside EM continues to be the best emergency medicine app out there. This began with a complete overhaul of the app from the ground up to improve user experience. Some things were added, some things were removed. Many more additions will be coming later in the year. I hope you like it! I am now in the process of updating the styling for EVERY section within Bedside EM to align with the new layout and support dynamic text and dark mode. This is a very time-consuming process. Thus far I have updated the “pediatric tape” and all of the clinical decision rules, as these tend to be quite popular. The other sections will all be updated over the next few months. Once that is completed, the plan is to go back and UPDATE EVERY SECTION with the latest evidence-based medicine recommendations before then adding some brand new stuff. Exciting times!!! FREE 30 DAY TRIAL! To make the above possible/sustainable, a paid subscription is required to use this app starting 2024. All prior users will be granted lifetime access for free. App Subscription Options: ∙ Yearly (annual auto-renewable subscription) The subscription period will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. To turn this function off, simply go to your iTunes account and turn off auto-renew. Renewal payments will differ depending on subscription and pricing at the time of renewal. Your iTunes account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Terms and Conditions: https://www.darkmedicalapps.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.darkmedicalapps.com/privacy-policy
ECG Pro | Road to Mastery
Master ECG interpretation with real-world cases and interactive learning modes. This app offers detailed analysis of over 3,500 ECG recordings, helping healthcare professionals and students build confidence and sharpen their diagnostic skills.
- 3,500+ real 12-lead ECG cases
- Raw waveform data at pixel-level detail
- Expert interpretations with 100+ findings
- Play Mode with audible heartbeat cues
- Read Mode for self-paced interpretation
- Browse and search by finding or waveform feature
- 12x1, 6x2, or 4x3 lead layouts
Read full descriptionHide full description
ECG Pro | 12-Lead ECG Cases & Reference Real ECGs. Real cases. Real confidence. Whether you're a medical student finding your feet or a seasoned clinician keeping your skills sharp, ECG Pro gives you a hands-on way to master ECG interpretation, at your own pace, on your own device. Trusted by 5 million healthcare professionals worldwide. Learn from real-world cases, not textbook diagrams Every one of our 3,500+ cases comes from actual 12-lead ECG recordings captured at 500Hz, raw waveform data you can examine at pixel-level detail, not static images. Each case includes a full expert interpretation covering 100+ findings across arrhythmias, conduction disorders, ST changes, hypertrophy, and more. Two ways to learn Play Mode: watch the trace unfold in real time with audible heartbeat cues, just like a bedside monitor Read Mode: interpret a printed 12-lead tracing at your own pace, then check the expert read Built for how clinicians actually work Browse by finding: AFib, VT, ST elevation, QT prolongation, and more Search by waveform feature, type "flat T wave" or "escape rhythm" and find it instantly View in 12×1, 6×2, or 4×3 lead layouts P / QRS / T wave annotations across all 12 leads Bookmark cases for later review Share cases as PDF with colleagues or students For everyone in healthcare Medical students building a cardiology foundation. Physicians and practitioners staying sharp. Nurses and paramedics recognising critical rhythms. Teachers with a ready-made library of teaching cases. Findings include Atrial Flutter · Atrial Fibrillation · Ventricular Fibrillation · SVT · Ventricular Tachycardia · PVC / PAC Bigeminy & Trigeminy · Escape Rhythms · QT Prolongation · Short QT · ST Elevation · Ventricular Hypertrophy · High Voltage · S1S2S3 Pattern · and many more Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: ECG Pro | Road to Mastery at free with in-app purchases against Bedside EM's subscription. ECG Pro | Road to Mastery also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 61). Bedside EM's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 76%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Bedside EM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and ECG Pro | Road to Mastery sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ECG Pro | Road to Mastery holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ECG Pro | Road to Mastery has 3.6K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Bedside EM's written reviews are positive against 76% of ECG Pro | Road to Mastery'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 Pro | Road to Mastery every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bedside EM | ECG Pro | Road to Mastery |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (61 ratings) | 4.5 (3.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews — better | 75.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 61 | 3.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dark Medical Apps LLC | WMS, Inc |
Customer experience
Bedside EM
ECG Pro | Road to Mastery
User reviews
Bedside EM
From 61 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great quick reference
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Useful for residents and attendings
- 👍 High-yield information
- 👍 Well-organized content
Room to improve
- 🐛 Lost notes and bookmarks
- 🐛 Missing dental portion
- 🐛 New upgrade is lacking
- 🐛 Incomplete toxicology information
- 🐛 Basic information
ECG Pro | Road to Mastery
From 3.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Very nice app
- 👍 Enjoyable and informative
- 👍 Great learning tool
- 👍 Excellent app for learning ECG
- 👍 Helpful for studying ECG rhythms
Room to improve
- 💰 Premium needed for most features
- 🐛 Incorrect ECG interpretations
- 🐛 Lack of explanations for quiz answers
- 🐛 Doesn't work with older Apple Watches
- 🐛 Slow to provide real-time heart rate alerts
Bugs and requests
Bedside EM
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
10 requests- Update privacy label
- Add settings button to enlarge print
- Add an 'update' option for newest information
- Support French language
- Add more categories
Show 5 moreShow fewer
- Add a notes section
- Add more info to toxicology
- Improve content depth
- Fix orientation quirk
- Remove ad banner
ECG Pro | Road to Mastery
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to request refunds
- Setup issues with Verizon account requirement
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to hide ECG interpretation results
- Option to set user profile (age, weight, etc.)
- Ability to favorite specific ECGs for quizzing
- Inclusion of 12-lead ECG examples
- Integration with Apple Watch for ECG recording
In-app purchases
Bedside EM
- Annual Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$199.99
ECG Pro | Road to Mastery
- ECG Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- ECG Pro Yearly1 Year trial$14.991 Year
- ECG Pro Yearly Family Sharing$19.991 Year
- ECG Pro$49.99
- ECG Pro + Family Sharing$59.99
Questions
Is Bedside EM free?
Is ECG Pro | Road to Mastery free?
Which has better reviews, Bedside EM or ECG Pro | Road to Mastery?
Do Bedside EM or ECG Pro | Road to Mastery have ads?
Which is updated more often, Bedside EM or ECG Pro | Road to Mastery?
Other comparisons















