PHMS vs Qaly | ECG Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PHMS
This app connects to various medical testing devices via Bluetooth to collect and store your health data. View personal health metrics and trend charts, with the option to sync data to cloud servers or Apple HealthKit. Consult a doctor before making medical decisions based on the app's information.
- Bluetooth data collection
- Local data saving
- Cloud server upload option
- Personal health data viewing
- Health trend charts
- Apple HealthKit integration
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PHMS App is used with CONTEC's various medical-grade testing devices. It collects data from the device via Bluetooth. The data can be saved locally and not displayed online. If necessary, the data can be uploaded to the Kangtai Cloud Health server. PHMS App has the functions of viewing personal health data and health trend charts. PHMS supports the following health devices: * Pulse oximeter * Electronic blood pressure monitor * Urine analyzer * Spirometer * Portable electrocardiometer * Ear thermometer PHMS can be linked to Apple HealthKit, and each measurement result can be synchronized to Apple HealthKit (iPad series products do not support this operation). Open Apple HealthKit --> Data Source tab --> Kangtai Cloud Health to set the data items you need PHMS to synchronize. [Disclaimer] Users should consult a doctor before making any medical decisions using the App. Health consultation answers are only for users' reference as health consultation suggestions, but are not used as a basis for diagnosis, confirmation and treatment, nor as any legally binding written proof documents. If users use this as a basis for diagnosis and treatment, any negative impact or even loss caused by it shall be the responsibility of the user, and the platform shall not be responsible. [Jurisdiction Statement] We control and operate this App in China. The hardware devices connected to the App are only licensed for use in China. We do not make any statement about the applicability of any material on this App in any other place. If you choose to access this App from other places, you are responsible for complying with local applicable laws.
Qaly | ECG Reader
Get your ECGs analyzed by certified experts within minutes for peace of mind. This app supports various devices like Apple Watch and Fitbit, offering detailed interpretations of palpitations and abnormal heart rhythms. Track heart rate variability to monitor stress and recovery.
- Expert ECG interpretation
- Supports Apple Watch, Fitbit, Kardia, and more
- Analysis of 30+ heart rhythms
- Heart rate variability (HRV) tracking
- Shareable reports for doctors
- Integration with Health app
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Heart feels off? Inconclusive ECG? Get your ECGs read by certified experts within minutes, for peace of mind. 500,000+ ECGs read so far. Qaly is the leading ECG app for Apple Watch, Fitbit, Kardia, and other devices. On the Qaly app, get your ECGs reviewed by certified cardiographic technicians, trained to read ECGs for 30+ palpitations and abnormal heart rhythms like Afib, SVT, PVC, PAC, short or prolonged PR interval, short or long QT interval, WPW, and more. Track your heart rate variability (HRV) to monitor stress and recovery. The Qaly app (formerly ReadMyECG) is built by Stanford cardiologists and engineers, including Dr. Marco Perez, a Stanford Associate Professor of Medicine and Stanford Cardiac Electrophysiologist. Join 200K+ heart heroes signed-up with the Qaly app today, the only app where human experts analyze and interpret ECGs from your Apple Watch, Fitbit Watch, Withings Watch, KardiaMobile, WHOOP, Garmin or any other device within minutes, day or night. ---- Qaly members stay heart healthy: “I would like to thank everyone reading the ECGs on Qaly. Because of Qaly, I went to my doctor and was diagnosed with SVT and was told it was probably never an anxiety disorder. I have lived 15 years of hell thinking I was having intermittent panic attacks and agoraphobia. Getting set up for an ablation. I will be forever grateful.” — Marcie D. from Alabama “Qaly was so helpful in quickly identifying signs of a potentially serious heart condition … Without Qaly, I would have blown off the ECG and maybe shown it to my primary care doctor at my next appointment a few months away.” — Lori B. from Virginia “My Apple Watch categorizes my arrhythmia as normal or inconclusive, which makes me question what I’m feeling. Without Qaly, it would’ve taken me another 6 months to a year to take this to a doctor. With Qaly I gained valuable information. Qaly is the key.” — Jessi I. from Washington ----- Qaly members get peace of mind: • ECG analyzer for all watches and devices: Apple Watch ECG, Fitbit ECG, Kardia ECG, Wellue ECG, Withings ECG, WHOOP ECG, Garmin ECG, holter monitors, and more. • Borderline ECG, Inconclusive Apple Watch ECG, Inconclusive Fitbit ECG, Unclassified KardiaMobile EKG, WHOOP ECG, Garmin ECG, and all other Inconclusive ECGs analyzed within minutes, for clarity. • See irregular heartbeats like PAC and PVC on your ECG, analyzed by an expert ECG reader. • See your PR Interval, QRS Interval, and QTc Interval on your ECG, also analyzed by an expert EKG reader. • Get more from Qaly technician interpretations than your typical ECG analyzer app or HRV tracker: Qaly is the only ECG interpretation app where human experts provide professional analysis of your heart readings within minutes. • Share Qaly reports with your doctor, cardiologist, or electrophysiologist. ---- The Qaly app displays ECG data by integrating with the Health app. This is not available on the iPad. Disclaimer: Qaly does not practice medicine or provide medical services. The Qaly application and service is only for general informational and educational purposes and is in no way intended to, or be relied upon to replace or constitute professional medical care or attention by a qualified healthcare provider. The information about health provided by the Qaly application and service is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CALL YOUR DOCTOR OR 911 IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT RELY ON ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS OR COMMUNICATION THROUGH THE QALY APPLICATION FOR IMMEDIATE, URGENT MEDICAL NEEDS. THE COMPANY SERVICE IS NOT DESIGNED OR INTENDED TO FACILITATE MEDICAL EMERGENCIES. ---- The electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) functionality utilized by this app, available through Apple Watch and Withings devices, is accessible in regions where relevant regulatory clearances—such as FDA clearance, CE marking, UKCA marking, TGA approval, and Health Canada approval—are recognized and in effect.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Qaly | ECG Reader at 75% against PHMS's 10%. Qaly | ECG Reader also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (867 vs 9). PHMS's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Qaly | ECG Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Qaly | ECG Reader has 867 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of PHMS's written reviews are positive against 75% of Qaly | ECG Reader's.
PHMS ships an update every 2 months, Qaly | ECG Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PHMS | Qaly | ECG Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (9 ratings) | 4.7 (867 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | 75.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 867 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Contec Medical Systems Co., Ltd. | Qaly, Inc. |
Customer experience
PHMS
Qaly | ECG Reader
Bugs and requests
PHMS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Qaly | ECG Reader
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch
- Issues deleting account and data
- Subscription charges not stopping after cancellation
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to view past ECG history
- Integration with more wearable devices
- Option to request a specific technician review
In-app purchases
PHMS
No in-app purchases
Qaly | ECG Reader
No in-app purchases









