Comparison

EKG vs Safe Vent

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

Head to head
About

EKG

A pocket medical reference for electrocardiography, providing quick access to essential EKG information. Developed by board-certified physicians, it includes definitions, data, and rhythm strips for healthcare professionals.

Highlights
  • EKG definitions and data
  • Multiple rhythm strips
  • Quick access to point-of-care information
  • Developed by board-certified physicians
  • Includes traditional EKG-card images
  • Available in Spanish
Features
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The best and Classic EKG pocket medical reference card -for more than 25 years-. EKG-card™ assures QUICK & EFFICIENT ACCESS to "Point of care information that matters™". It offers an excellent synopsis with practical, user-friendly, reliable information, for physicians, residents, med students, and healthcare professionals. The EKG-card™ App includes definitions, data, and multiple rhythm strips. Developed by Board-certified physicians. --------------------------------------- EKG-card™ CONTENTS: Rate Electrical Axis Hexaxial System QT Interval (info & calculation) Right Atrial Hypertrophy Right Ventricular Hypertrophy Left Atrial Hypertrophy Left Ventricular Hypertrophy 1º Atrio-ventricular Block 2º Atrio-ventricular Block Mobitz I (Wenckebach) Mobitz II 3º Atrio-ventricular Block Right Bundle Branch Block Left Bundle Branch Block Left Anterior Hemiblock Left Posterior Hemiblock Normal Sinus Rhythm Atrial Premature Depolarization Premature Atrial Contraction Atrial Bigeminy Ventricular Premature Depolarization Premature Ventricular Contraction Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia Supraventricular Tachycardia Atrial Flutter Atrial Fibrillation Bigeminy Trigeminy Junctional Rhythm Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm Ventricular Tachycardia Torsades des Pointes Ventricular Fibrillation Asystole Ischemia Specific ECG Changes (drugs, diseases) --------------------------------------- The traditional EKG-card™ printed version images are included (front & back). The EKG-card is also available in Spanish (under the name ECG-card™). Other Medical Apps developed by ScyMed include MediCalc®, eH&P™, iDox™ and Synt™ (mobile & cloud, EMR).

About

Safe Vent

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Safe Vent performs calculations and provides recommendations designed to guide and complement healthcare team decisions in anesthesia/operating rooms, emergencies, and intensive care units. Oxygenation formulas, ventilation, mechanical power, driving pressure, and optimal PEEP predicted by Artificial Intelligence are some of its interesting features. This application does not replace individualized medical judgment for each patient and specific situation. Privacy policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ESNGzHMyY034zsNM9J1f7BLyS47zP1PTvdaTCp1sdfg/edit?pli=1#heading=h.2gfsp4psfhxd Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

EKG4 screens
Safe Vent2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Safe Vent at Free against EKG's $2.99. Safe Vent also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months). EKG's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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

Safe Vent is free to download; EKG costs $2.99 up front. Safe Vent sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. EKG asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EKG ships an update every 13 months, Safe Vent every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EKG versus Safe Vent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEKGSafe Vent
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB58 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperScyMed, IncSYNAPS AI SAS

In-app purchases

None

EKG

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Safe Vent

Subscriptions2
  • Safe Vent Full Access3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Safe Vent Full Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is EKG free?
EKG costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Safe Vent free?
Safe Vent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EKG or Safe Vent have ads?
Neither EKG nor Safe Vent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EKG or Safe Vent?
EKG ships an update every 13 months, and Safe Vent every 3 months. Most recently, EKG was updated on September 17, 2026 and Safe Vent on September 11, 2026.

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