Comparison

iECG vs OpenPPG

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

Head to head
About

iECG

Features
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Connect Yongkang Bluetooth oximeter with ECG function to display the heart rate data and ECG waveform of the oximeter [Disclaimer] IECG is not a medical service provider and only provides relevant information services based on the data you upload. The content of the services should not be regarded as medical advice and cannot replace the diagnosis of a doctor. You cannot rely on the services provided by IECG alone for diagnosis and treatment of diseases. For medical advice, diagnosis, treatment and other services, please consult your doctor

About

OpenPPG

Features
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OpenPPG is a free, research-oriented iOS application designed to close the gap in accessible and transparent PPG data acquisition. Built by researchers for researchers, it enables recording of raw, high-quality photoplethysmography (PPG) signals directly from the smartphone camera, with full export for scientific analysis. Key Features β€’ Raw signal access – capture unprocessed PPG waveforms with complete control over export (CSV format). β€’ Flexible preprocessing – raw signals, basic and advanced filtering, signal quality assessment or fully calculated metrics in one app to enhance your research β€’ Feature extraction – access directly over 11 automatically calculated temporal and morphological metrics without need for advanced signal processing β€’ Metadata & annotations – mark events while taking measurements in real time and customise forms to fit your study protocol β€’ Explainable pipeline – reproducible acquisition process with transparent documentation to ensure research reliability. Why OpenPPG? Most mobile tools restrict access to raw data, hide acquisition details, or require payment. OpenPPG removes these barriers by providing a free, standardised, and reproducible way to acquire PPG signals. It supports innovation in signal processing, machine learning, and digital biomarker discovery. Important: OpenPPG is intended solely for research purposes. It is not a medical device and must not be used for diagnosis, treatment, or patient self-monitoring.

Screenshots

iECG4 screens
OpenPPG4 screens

Verdict

The call

iECG and OpenPPG are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iECG ships an update every 2 months, OpenPPG monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
iECG versus OpenPPG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriECGOpenPPG
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
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In-app purchases

None

iECG

No in-app purchases

None

OpenPPG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iECG free?
iECG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenPPG free?
OpenPPG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iECG or OpenPPG have ads?
Neither iECG nor OpenPPG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iECG or OpenPPG?
iECG ships an update every 2 months, and OpenPPG monthly. Most recently, iECG was updated on September 13, 2026 and OpenPPG on September 24, 2026.

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