PocketPartum vs ECGRef
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PocketPartum
This app provides clinicians with quick access to evidence-based obstetric care information and tools. It supports point-of-care decision-making with features like a medication library, clinical calculators, and emergency aids. Unlock all premium content with a subscription for comprehensive perinatal support.
- Pregnancy-specific drug information
- Clinical risk assessment calculators
- Local anesthetic dosing guidance
- Neuraxial anticoagulation timing
- OB emergency cognitive aids
- Searchable clinical guidelines
- Offline access to information
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PocketPartum is a clinician's go-to mobile app for safe and evidence-based obstetric care. It provides quick access to critical information and tools, supporting point-of-care decision-making throughout the perinatal period. UNLOCK EVERYTHING WITH A SUBSCRIPTION: Access to all premium content: Medication Library: Pregnancy-specific drug info, including maternal and fetal considerations Clinical Calculators: Input the patient’s signs and symptoms to assess risk and receive guidance on how to manage high risk conditions, such as sepsis, cardiovascular disease, hemorrhage, and more. Local Anesthetic Dosing: Provide accurate and safe dosing of these high risk medications. Neuraxial Anticoagulation Timing: Guidance around anticoagulant timing and dosing for patients desiring neuraxial procedures. OB Emergency Aid: Cognitive aids for managing obstetric and anesthetic emergencies on labor & delivery. Clinical Guidelines: Searchable and easy access to key society guidelines and recommendations. Offline Access: Access vital information even without internet connectivity. Subscriptions are available monthly or annually, paid within the app. Disclaimer: This app is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical judgment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or decision. Refer to SafePartum.com for Terms and Conditions.PocketPartum empowers clinicians to make informed decisions, manage high-risk conditions, perform safe procedures, and stay up-to-date with best practices. It's an essential tool for any healthcare professional involved in obstetric care. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
ECGRef
An educational reference for interpreting electrocardiograms, this app covers electrophysiology, rhythm recognition, and common patterns. It aims to assist clinicians and students in accurate bedside ECG analysis.
- Electrophysiology concepts
- Rhythm recognition
- Clinically relevant patterns
- Bedside ECG analysis support
- Educational reference
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ECG interpretation, organized for the bedside. ECGRef is a comprehensive electrocardiogram reference for physicians, nurses, advanced practice clinicians, medical students, and other healthcare learners. Use a structured interpretation workflow, review rhythm patterns, explore ECG leads, check diagnostic criteria, and perform commonly used ECG calculations all in one focused reference. FEATURES • Step-by-step ECG interpretation workflow • Rhythm recognition and clinically relevant pattern review • Interactive frontal-plane and precordial lead explorer • Searchable library of ECG terminology and concepts • ECG calculators for heart rate, QTc, cardiac axis, ventricular hypertrophy, bundle branch block, wide-complex tachycardia, and more • Clinical risk tools • Bedside takeaways, common pitfalls, and “do not miss” findings • Favorites, global search, related content, and personal notes ECGRef connects core electrophysiology with practical ECG analysis. Whether you are learning a systematic approach, reviewing an unfamiliar rhythm, or checking a calculation, the app makes relevant information easy to find. Created by Rishi Kumar, MD, FACC (“RK.MD”), an academic adult cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and cardiovascular ICU intensivist committed to free, open-access medical education. Learn more at https://rk.md ECGRef is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice and is not a substitute for professional judgment, diagnosis, or treatment. Clinical findings and calculations must be independently verified and interpreted in the context of the individual patient. Seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition. Do not disregard or delay professional medical advice because of information provided by this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ECGRef at none against PocketPartum's 2. ECGRef also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (32 vs 7). PocketPartum's advantage is chart position (#198 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support 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
Both are free to download. PocketPartum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ECGRef asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PocketPartum against 4.9 for ECGRef. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 32 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | PocketPartum | ECGRef |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 4.9 (32 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #198 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SafePartum LLC | Rishi Kumar |
Customer experience
PocketPartum
ECGRef
In-app purchases
PocketPartum
- Monthly (After 2 week trial)14 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Annually (After 2 week trial)14 Days trial$99.001 Year
ECGRef
No in-app purchases









