# Bedside EM vs ECG Pro | Road to Mastery

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bedside EM | ECG Pro | Road to Mastery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedside-em/id413192645/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecg-pro-road-to-mastery/id798663024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.2% of reviews** | 75.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 39 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| 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)

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 Pro | Road to Mastery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecg-pro-road-to-mastery/id798663024)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ECG Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| ECG Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| ECG Pro Yearly Family Sharing | $19.99 | per year |
| ECG Pro | $49.99 | one-time |
| ECG Pro + Family Sharing | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very nice app
- 👍 Enjoyable and informative
- 👍 Great learning tool
- 👍 Excellent app for learning ECG
- 👍 Helpful for studying ECG rhythms

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to request refunds
- Setup issues with Verizon account requirement
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bedside EM free?

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

### Is ECG Pro | Road to Mastery free?

ECG Pro | Road to Mastery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bedside EM or ECG Pro | Road to Mastery?

ECG Pro | Road to Mastery is rated higher. Bedside EM averages 4.2 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while ECG Pro | Road to Mastery averages 4.5 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Bedside EM or ECG Pro | Road to Mastery have ads?

Neither Bedside EM nor ECG Pro | Road to Mastery shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bedside EM or ECG Pro | Road to Mastery?

Bedside EM ships an update every 5 months, and ECG Pro | Road to Mastery every 9 days. Most recently, Bedside EM was updated on November 7, 2026 and ECG Pro | Road to Mastery on November 6, 2026.

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