Comparison

EKG Academy vs ECG Challenge

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

Head to head
About

EKG Academy

Learn and practice interpreting electrocardiogram (EKG) strips with interactive quizzes and a comprehensive study guide. Features over 100 quiz questions, a browsable library of EKG strips with explanations, and a CPR section with the latest guidelines.

Highlights
  • Interactive EKG quizzes
  • Browseable EKG strip library
  • EKG measurement guide
  • 12 lead placement diagram
  • CPR guidelines and quiz
  • CPR metronome
Features
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EKG Academy is a quick reference and interactive study guide for electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) strips. Over 100 quiz questions are provided, covering both EKG medical background material as well as a "Name That Strip" section to see if you can identify the strip you see. It's a fun way to review what you know and keep your skills sharp. In addition to the interactive quizzes, you can browse over 75 strips which come with a brief discussion pointing out the key characteristics and possible causes. Along with the measurement guide diagram and 12 lead placement diagram, you just may learn something new (or remember something old)! As a special bonus, there is a CPR section covering the latest 2011 AHA guidelines, written by a certified CPR instructor. This includes a quick reference, an interactive quiz, and even a metronome to show you the proper speed of compressions! Peakview Software is a leading provider of emergency response software, and we are committed to improving and updating our products. Just email your requests. This is a universal app so one purchase runs great on your iPhone/iPod Touch as well as your iPad.

About

ECG Challenge

This app offers over 150 real-world ECG strips for medical professionals and students to practice and improve their interpretation skills. It provides detailed rationales and personalized study options to build confidence and enhance patient care.

Highlights
  • 150+ real-world ECG strips
  • Detailed rationales
  • Personalized study options
  • Progress tracking
  • Clinically obtained ECGs
Features
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Sharpen Your ECG Interpretation Skills – Anytime, Anywhere Master the art of ECG interpretation with ECG Challenge, the go-to app for paramedics, nurses, medical students, and physicians. Created by Dawn Altman, a highly respected nurse, paramedic, and the ECG Guru, this app features over 150 real-world, clinically obtained ECGs to help you build confidence, improve accuracy, and enhance patient care. Why Choose ECG Challenge? Real-World Practice – Work with authentic ECG strips based on actual clinical cases. Smart Learning Tools – Gain deeper understanding with detailed rationales and helpful hints. Personalized Study Experience – Choose between random review or structured challenges to match your learning style. Track Your Progress – The “Mastered It” feature allows you to focus on areas that need more attention. Built with Limmer Education’s trusted review technology, ECG Challenge delivers a dynamic, effective, and engaging way to refine your ECG interpretation skills—so you can make confident, accurate decisions in real-world scenarios. Download today and take your ECG skills to the next level.

Screenshots

EKG Academy4 screens
ECG Challenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ECG Challenge at 100% against EKG Academy's 50%. ECG Challenge also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). EKG Academy's advantage is ratings volume (63 vs 1) and price ($2.99 vs $5.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

EKG Academy costs $2.99 and ECG Challenge $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ECG Challenge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EKG Academy has 63 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of EKG Academy's written reviews are positive against 100% of ECG Challenge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EKG Academy ships an update every 22 months, ECG Challenge every 11 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
EKG Academy versus ECG Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEKG AcademyECG Challenge
Price$2.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.7 (63 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings63 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 11 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#154#134 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB51 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPeakview Software LLCLimmer Creative

Customer experience

EKG Academy

All ratings63 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative46.7%

ECG Challenge

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EKG Academy

No in-app purchases

None

ECG Challenge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EKG Academy free?
EKG Academy costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ECG Challenge free?
ECG Challenge costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EKG Academy or ECG Challenge?
ECG Challenge is rated higher. EKG Academy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while ECG Challenge averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do EKG Academy or ECG Challenge have ads?
Neither EKG Academy nor ECG Challenge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EKG Academy or ECG Challenge?
EKG Academy ships an update every 22 months, and ECG Challenge every 11 months. Most recently, EKG Academy was updated on October 26, 2026 and ECG Challenge on October 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, EKG Academy or ECG Challenge?
EKG Academy currently peaks at #154 in the App Store charts, and ECG Challenge at #134. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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