Comparison

NCLEX Test Prep vs ECG Notes

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

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About

NCLEX Test Prep

Prepare for your NCLEX Nursing Examination with over 700 practice questions. Study offline and access content that reflects current NCLEX standards. Upgrade to the pro version for full access to the question database.

Highlights
  • 700+ practice questions
  • Offline study capability
  • Content updated to NCLEX standards
  • Mimics real exam style
  • Covers various nursing topics
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Pro-Version ON SALE for only $4.99 (75% OFF $19.99)! Only available for a limited time! Practice for your upcoming NCLEX Nursing Examination with our database of 700+ questions! Download the free version to see all of our excellent features and content, then upgrade to the PRO version for 700+ multiple-choice questions! Study anywhere with Med Preps NCLEX Test Prep app. Take practice tests with questions that mimic the style and cover the content of real NCLEX Nursing Examination questions. The pro version of the app includes: Features •Database of 700+ multiple choice practice questions •Study anywhere, anytime, even without a connection •Content is continually monitored and updated to reflect current NCLEX standards Multiple-choice Practice Questions Cover (700+ practice questions): •Basic Nursing Skills and Knowledge •Body Systems Review and Diagnosis •Diseases and Disorders •Labs and Nutrition •Mental Health •Pharmacology and Medications About Med Preps: Med Preps is a leading test preparation company that creates high-quality material for a number of medical certification exams. We are committed to providing the best and most convenient preparation material on the web and on mobile devices.

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

NCLEX Test Prep4 screens
ECG Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ECG Notes at 4.7 against NCLEX Test Prep's 1.5. ECG Notes also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 28%) and ratings volume (12 vs 2). NCLEX Test Prep's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. NCLEX Test Prep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ECG Notes has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of NCLEX Test Prep's written reviews are positive against 50% of ECG Notes's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NCLEX Test Prep versus ECG Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNCLEX Test PrepECG Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings212 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 months
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB46 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMed Preps LLCSkyscape Medpresso Inc

Customer experience

NCLEX Test Prep

Written reviews18 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative61.1%

ECG Notes

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NCLEX Test Prep

One-time1
  • NCLEX Test Prep Pro Version$4.99
1 purchases

ECG Notes

One-time1
  • ECG Notes-Ed.4$34.99

Questions

Is NCLEX Test Prep free?
NCLEX Test Prep 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, NCLEX Test Prep or ECG Notes?
ECG Notes is rated higher. NCLEX Test Prep averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ECG Notes averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

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