ECG vs ECG Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ECG
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Learn more about electrocardiogram using our app HeartWave Library. Search and learn about ECG terms with ease using our app.
ECG Guide
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AI ECG Scanning: Capture or upload any ECG strip and let our advanced AI instantly assist you in identifying critical rhythm changes, pathological waveforms, and subtle abnormalities. Detailed highlights break down each finding so you can learn while you analyze. ECG Atlas: Dive deep into an extensive library featuring graphs of every possible ECG change. Each rhythm comes complete with its defining hallmarks, diagnostic criteria, clinical significance, and underlying pathophysiology. MCQ Bank: Test, reinforce, and solidify your knowledge with hundreds of high-yield multiple-choice questions covering electrocardiography and broader cardiology topics. Every question includes detailed explanations and notes to ensure conceptual clarity. High-Yield Cardiology & Emergency Tools: Go beyond basic strips with dedicated modules for crucial clinical protocols, including the complete ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) guidelines, built-in cardiology calculators for rapid clinical math, and essential cardiology summaries. Global Accessibility: Designed for a worldwide medical community, the app seamlessly supports 8 different languages, ensuring learners everywhere can study in the language they are most comfortable with. EULA (End User License Agreement) link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ECG at none against ECG Guide's 7. ECG also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18). ECG Guide's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ECG Guide sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. ECG asks for nothing beyond the download.
ECG ships an update every 3 months, ECG Guide weekly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | ECG | ECG Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 โ better | 18 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Coding Minds, Inc. | Ahmed Alalem |
In-app purchases
ECG
No in-app purchases
ECG Guide
- Starter Pack$1.99
- Unlock Premium Features$2.99
- Pro features$2.99
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- Value Pack$4.99
- Overachiever Pack$9.99
- Unlock everything$9.99
- Cardiologist Pack$19.99
Questions
Is ECG free?
Is ECG Guide free?
Do ECG or ECG Guide have ads?
Which is updated more often, ECG or ECG Guide?
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