Comparison

BoxVitals vs ECG Shift

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

Head to head
About

BoxVitals

This app simulates a patient monitor for medical training, allowing instructors to control vital signs and scenarios. Learners can view the monitor and practice responses in realistic emergency situations.

Highlights
  • Live patient monitor display
  • Instructor-controlled vitals
  • ECG, pleth, and EtCO2 waveforms
  • 12-lead ECG printouts
  • Pacing and defibrillation actions
  • Scenario builder
Features
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BoxVitals is a simulation-based patient monitor for EMS, nursing, medical, and emergency response training. Instructors can control rhythms, vital signs, waveforms, alarms, pacing, defibrillation prompts, blood pressure cycling, 12-lead ECGs, and scenario progression from a paired device. Learners can join a session and view the live patient monitor without needing their own license. Designed for classroom, lab, and field-style training, BoxVitals helps educators create realistic patient changes during ACLS, PALS, EMT, paramedic, and critical care scenarios. Features include: - Live patient monitor display - Instructor-controlled vitals and rhythm changes - ECG, pleth, and EtCO2 waveforms - 12-lead ECG printouts with simulated interpretation - Pacing and defibrillation learner actions - Instructor approval workflow - Scenario builder and step progression - Web-created scenarios that sync to licensed devices - Local network pairing for classroom use - Institution license support BoxVitals is intended for education and simulation only. It is not a medical device and must not be used for patient care. Terms of Use: https://boxvitals.com/terms

About

ECG Shift

Features
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Learn to recognize ECG monitor rhythms through focused practice, live waveform simulation, and realistic timed shifts. ECG Shift helps nursing students, paramedic and EMT learners, medical students, and clinicians build confidence with telemetry rhythm recognition—one decision at a time. PRACTICE WHAT YOU SEE ON THE MONITOR Watch ECG waveforms sweep in real time. Train your eye to assess rate, regularity, conduction, ectopy, pacing, and rhythm changes as they happen. BUILD RHYTHM RECOGNITION Work through lessons and drills covering sinus rhythms, PACs, PVCs, SVT, AV blocks, ventricular rhythms, paced rhythms, and high-stakes deterioration scenarios. LEARN BY DOING Use waveform landmarks, interval-caliper exercises, comparisons, quizzes, and clear explanations to understand why an answer is right or wrong. TAKE THE SHIFT Move beyond static strips. Manage timed monitor scenarios with changing rhythms, multiple beds, alarms, and escalation moments—then review your performance. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Follow your course, replay completed lessons, strengthen weak areas, and maintain your learning streak. ECG Shift is an educational simulation for rhythm-recognition practice. It does not analyze patient ECGs, provide medical advice, diagnose conditions, or replace clinical judgment, local protocols, or professional training. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gameloops.io/apps/privacy

Screenshots

BoxVitals4 screens
ECG Shift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ECG Shift at 16.4 against BoxVitals's 26.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BoxVitals sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month and ECG Shift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
BoxVitals versus ECG Shift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoxVitalsECG Shift
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.416.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB62 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperChristopher SiglerGameloops

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BoxVitals

Subscriptions1
  • BoxVitals Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
2 purchases

ECG Shift

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is BoxVitals free?
BoxVitals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ECG Shift free?
ECG Shift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BoxVitals or ECG Shift have ads?
Neither BoxVitals nor ECG Shift shows ads.

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