Comparison

EchoCalc vs Edwards Learning Network

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

Head to head
About

EchoCalc

Access essential echocardiography reference data for clinical practice. Includes measurements, diastolic function, prosthetic valve data, and topic guides. Supports multiple reference standards and recent guidelines.

Highlights
  • Echocardiography reference data
  • LV/RV size & function
  • Diastolic function data
  • Prosthetic valve reference
  • Topic guides with explanations
  • Multiple reference standards (BSE, ASE, EACVI)
  • Access to recent guidelines
Features
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EchoCalc provides access to all the key echocardiography reference data commonly used in clinical practice: - LV/RV size & function, LV mass, aortic dimensions, atrial dimensions - Diastolic function - Prosthetic aortic & mitral valve reference data - Topic guides on each chapter with how-to explanations on how to measure and interpret echo data - Updated to the latest BSE reference data but also allows switching to ASE/EACVI references - Access to a mobile-friendly version of all recent BSE guidelines: - Standard TTE Study - Standard TOE Study - Outpatient Indications - Inpatient Indications - Aortic Stenosis - Aortic Regurgitation - Mitral Valve - Tricuspid & Pulmonary Valves - Right Heart - Pulmonary Hypertension - Diastolic Dysfunction - Cardio-Oncology - Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Valve Replacement - Stress Echo - Restrictive Cardiomyopathy - ARVC - Marfan Syndrome - Congenital

About

Edwards Learning Network

Features
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Edwards Learning Network is paired to mirror your Edwards Learning Network online learning portal experience. Brought to you by Edwards Lifesciences, this app provides learners access to their courses and learning plans on-the-go, even while offline and/or in airplane mode.

Screenshots

EchoCalc4 screens
Edwards Learning Network4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Edwards Learning Network at none against EchoCalc's 3. EchoCalc's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. EchoCalc sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Edwards Learning Network asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EchoCalc ships an update monthly, Edwards Learning Network every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EchoCalc versus Edwards Learning Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEchoCalcEdwards Learning Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB57 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBritish Society of EchocardiographyEdwards Lifesciences

In-app purchases

3 purchases

EchoCalc

One-time3
  • Donate £2 to BSE$1.99
  • Donate £5 to BSE$4.99
  • Donate £10 to BSE$9.99
None

Edwards Learning Network

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EchoCalc free?
EchoCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Edwards Learning Network free?
Edwards Learning Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EchoCalc or Edwards Learning Network have ads?
Neither EchoCalc nor Edwards Learning Network shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EchoCalc or Edwards Learning Network?
EchoCalc ships an update monthly, and Edwards Learning Network every 5 months. Most recently, EchoCalc was updated on October 5, 2026 and Edwards Learning Network on September 28, 2026.

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