Comparison

Blood Pressure Tracker SmartBP vs ECG Notes

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

Head to head
About

Blood Pressure Tracker SmartBP

Log, monitor, and analyze blood pressure and heart measurements. Automatically calculate BMI, pulse pressure, and mean arterial pressure. Share reports with healthcare providers and track progress with clear graphs and statistics.

Highlights
  • Log blood pressure, pulse, and weight
  • Automatic BMI, PP, and MAP calculation
  • Sync with Bluetooth BP monitors
  • Store and access data via Apple HealthKit
  • Share reports via email, SMS, or PDF
  • View daily, weekly, and monthly summaries
  • Analyze progress with graphs and statistics
Features
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SmartBP® is a blood pressure app that enables you to log, monitor, evaluate, and share BP reports using iOS devices and Apple Watch. In addition, SmartBP connects with Apple Health. With your health information at your fingertips, you can now take a more active role in your own health. For those with prehypertension or hypertension, SmartBP can assist in monitoring progress, identifying trends, and managing all your blood pressure and heart measurements, ultimately aiming to enhance your overall heart health and blood pressure. SmartBP is a smarter way to manage your blood pressure measurements and track your progress. Disclaimer: 1) SmartBP al­lows you to record, track and an­a­lyze trends in your blood pres­sure. You can ei­ther man­u­al­ly en­ter your records or use a blood pres­sure mon­i­tor to sync with SmartBP through Apple Health. SmartBP alone does not mea­sure blood pres­sure. You need a sep­a­rate blood pres­sure mon­i­tor to mea­sure blood pres­sure. 2) SmartBP is NOT a substitute for a doctor or professional healthcare or advice. Any health related information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the advice of healthcare professionals. 3) SmartBP Cloud Sync is not a replacement for backing up your health data. While we strive for the highest data security, no measures can ensure 100% protection. Regular data backups are the user's responsibility. For information on how to use the app, visit our website * Video: www.smartbp.app * FAQ: www.smartbp.app/faq Features- - Log your systolic, diastolic blood pressure, pulse rate and weight. Body mass index (BMI), pulse pressure (PP) and mean arterial pressure (MAP) is automatically calculated. You can manually enter measurements or seamlessly sync them with a supported Bluetooth BP monitors such as: * A&D * Omron * Beurer * Transtek - Quickly add notes (e.g. before dinner) and measurement information (e.g. sitting, left arm) using tags. - Store and access all your blood pressure measurements anywhere and anytime using Apple HealthKit. Avoid manual data entry and reduce errors by automatically uploading blood pressure measurements to HealthKit by auto-syncing with SmartBP. The following Blood Pressure Monitor Apps can connect to HealthKit (check for compatibility with different models): * A&D * Omron * iHealth * Withings - Share your blood pressure information with your doctor, healthcare provider or family using email, text message (SMS), Apple HealthKit. Create blood pressure reports in PDF format with blood pressure data, charts and stats and share with your doctor or healthcare provider. - View 7, 14, 30 day summary grouped by daily AM/PM averages and tags. Create, share and print summary PDF reports and CSV file. - Print PDF reports or charts directly - Analyze your progress through clear graphs and statistics (including mean and variability). Filter data using tags to assess lifestyle changes or medication effectiveness. Compare tagged graphs side by side and observe systolic vs. diastolic blood pressure correlations. - Track your Heart Rate trends - Sync ECG records - Back up your health data and access it on all your mobile devices with SmartBP Cloud. This is an optional service. We do not sell your health data. - Sync directly between iPhone and iPad through Bluetooth or WiFi without sharing on the cloud. - Back up blood pressure data by exporting to Dropbox, and Drive, or import from CSV files into the app. - Protect your data with TouchID, FaceID or Pin keypad protection. - Set medication reminders & track effectiveness. - Intuitive color coded data to identify normal, prehypertensive, stage I and II hypertension. These limits can be modified. Categorize your records based on 2017 ACA/AHA, 2023 ESC/ESH or create your own custom categories. - Create multiple user profiles and manage them from a single app/device. - US and international height and weight units supported.

About

ECG Notes

This pocket guide offers a quick reference for ECG interpretation and management, covering basics, 12-lead ECGs, ACLS, CPR, and emergency medications. It includes over 100 ECG strips and practice questions, with content updated to the latest guidelines. No internet connection is needed after initial download.

Highlights
  • 125 ECG rhythm strips
  • Comprehensive coverage: basics, ECG, ACLS, PALS, meds, CPR
  • CPR algorithms in tabular format
  • Test Yourself ECG strips with real-life arrhythmias
  • Clinical Tips and PALS coverage
  • SmartSearch technology for quick look-up
  • Offline content access
Features
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content. A Davis’s Notes title! The pocket guide that covers it all—basics, 12-lead, ACLS, meds, and CPR for adults and children! A quick look-up reference for ECG interpretation and management! This indispensable pocket guide presents the basics (anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, electrical conduction system of the heart, basic ECG concepts and components,) ACLS and CPR algorithms, emergency medications, and comprehensive information on monitoring leads and interpretation of over 100 ECG strips, including 12-lead and pacemaker rhythms. KEY FEATURES * Compact rhythm analysis guide with 125 ECG rhythm strips * Complete coverage—basics, ECG (including 3- and 12-lead) ACLS, PALS, meds, and CPR * CPR algorithms in tabular format * Test Yourself ECG strips feature over 30 real-life arrhythmias * Clinical Tips throughout * PALS tab (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) * Peds coverage throughout… * Meds—Doses where applicable * Skills—Defibrillation, automated defibrillation (AED), and cardioversion * Basics—Normal vital signs values * No internet connection is required to access the content after the initial download. Find information quickly using powerful SmartSearch technology. Search part of term for those hard to spell medical terms. NEW TO THIS EDITION * Updated & Expanded! Incorporating advances in science and clinical practice, including the American Heart Association’s 2020 CPR, ACLS, and PALS guidelines * Expanded! “Clinical Tips” and coverage of rhythm analysis * New! Summary table, “Identifying Features of Arrhythmias” * New sections! Six Easy Steps in Analyzing ECG Strips and ECG Monitoring * Expanded! The 12-Lead tab with more in-depth information about analyzing a 12-lead ECG See what practitioners and students are saying about the previous edition… * Worth every penny!! “Bought this to keep in my lab coat to help me interpret ECGs. It is absolutely perfect. Has several different rhythms and 50 practice questions. Wish I bought it sooner.”—Online Reviewer * If you are trying to learn EKG, this is a must have!! “Really convenient tool to learn from. Easy to navigate.”—Emily, L., Online Reviewer * Great for nursing students and RNs. “As a nurse educator (and earlier a staff RN) I made these required reading for my students, plus it's useful well beyond graduation.”—Barbara R., Online Reviewer * Perfect Pocket reference. “For those of us that don't always remember every detail of EKGs, and need some help on the fly, this is perfect. I can carry it with me for reference whenever I need. I have already recommended it to many of my colleagues.”—Online Reviewer Content licensed from printed ISBN 10: 1719641943 Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 9781719641944 SUBSCRIPTION : Please purchase a yearly auto-renewing subscription to receive content access and available updates. Yearly auto-renewing payments- $34.99 Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable." If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-3000 Privacy Policy - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx Author(s): Shirley A. Jones MSEd, MHA, MSN, EMT-P, RN Publisher: F.A. Davis Company

Screenshots

Blood Pressure Tracker SmartBP4 screens
ECG Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blood Pressure Tracker SmartBP at fortnightly against ECG Notes's every 3 months. Blood Pressure Tracker SmartBP also leads on ratings volume (61K vs 12) and chart position (#27 vs unranked). ECG Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Blood Pressure Tracker SmartBP sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and ECG Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ECG Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blood Pressure Tracker SmartBP has 61K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Blood Pressure Tracker SmartBP's written reviews are positive against 50% of ECG Notes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blood Pressure Tracker SmartBP ships an update fortnightly, ECG Notes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Blood Pressure Tracker SmartBP versus ECG Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlood Pressure Tracker SmartBPECG Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (61K ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings61K — better12
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#27 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size424 MB46 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperEvolve Medical Systems, LLCSkyscape Medpresso Inc

Customer experience

Blood Pressure Tracker SmartBP

All ratings60,617 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews922 reviews
Positive55.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative38.3%

ECG Notes

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Blood Pressure Tracker SmartBP

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on latest iOS update
  • Deleted data not recoverable
  • Unable to edit or delete entries

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable graph scales
  • Automatic sync between devices
  • More flexible tagging options
  • Ability to set default settings
  • Support for multiple user profiles

ECG Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Blood Pressure Tracker SmartBP

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • SmartBP Premium monthly$14.991 Month
  • Annual 50%off$19.991 Year
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  • SmartBP Premium monthly$19.991 Month
  • SmartBP Premium quarterly$24.993 Months
  • Premium Annual Subscription$27.991 Year
  • SmartBP Premium Annual$39.991 Year
  • Free 3 Day Premium Trial3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • SmartBP Premium Annual$49.991 Year
One-time4
  • Premium Lifetime for ClinicsFree
  • Multi user profile$5.99
  • SmartBP Promo Premium Lifetime$59.99
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  • premium ad-free version with cloud services enabled$99.99
1 purchases

ECG Notes

One-time1
  • ECG Notes-Ed.4$34.99

Questions

Is Blood Pressure Tracker SmartBP free?
Blood Pressure Tracker SmartBP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ECG Notes free?
ECG Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blood Pressure Tracker SmartBP or ECG Notes?
ECG Notes is rated higher. Blood Pressure Tracker SmartBP averages 4.5 out of 5 from 61K ratings, while ECG Notes averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do Blood Pressure Tracker SmartBP or ECG Notes have ads?
Both Blood Pressure Tracker SmartBP and ECG Notes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Blood Pressure Tracker SmartBP or ECG Notes?
Blood Pressure Tracker SmartBP ships an update fortnightly, and ECG Notes every 3 months. Most recently, Blood Pressure Tracker SmartBP was updated on October 28, 2026 and ECG Notes on October 21, 2026.

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