# EKG Academy vs ECG Challenge

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | EKG Academy | ECG Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ekg-academy/id452743694/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecg-challenge/id541319389/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 11 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #162 | **#142** |
| Size | 39 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Peakview Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/316120862) | [Limmer Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/387423724) |

## What reviewers say

### EKG Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ekg-academy/id452743694)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ECG Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecg-challenge/id541319389)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 #162 in the App Store charts, and ECG Challenge at #142. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*