Comparison

ECGExpert vs ECG Notes

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

Head to head
About

ECGExpert

Features
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ECGExpert is a medical app to manage and perform electrocardiograms with your CSE ECGExpert device. Features include: - 6 and 12-lead ECG - 10, 25 and 50 mm/s speed - Manage patients, reports and worklists - Read PatientID from barcode or QR - Ruler function - Text annotations - Compare reports side by side - Send reports by email (DICOM and PDF) - Heart Rate and QRS annotator - Normal/Abnormal classifier - DICOM compliant: + C-ECHO test + C-STORE operation + Modality Worklist SCP query - Report activity logging This app is ONLY operational with a CSE ECGExpert device, which is certified (IEC 60601) for medical use. Please, contact us at sales@medicalcse.com to get your ECGExpert device or request more info.

About

ECG Notes

This pocket guide offers a quick reference for ECG interpretation and management, covering basics, 12-lead ECGs, ACLS, CPR, and emergency medications. It includes over 100 ECG strips and practice questions, with content updated to the latest guidelines. No internet connection is needed after initial download.

Highlights
  • 125 ECG rhythm strips
  • Comprehensive coverage: basics, ECG, ACLS, PALS, meds, CPR
  • CPR algorithms in tabular format
  • Test Yourself ECG strips with real-life arrhythmias
  • Clinical Tips and PALS coverage
  • SmartSearch technology for quick look-up
  • Offline content access
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content. A Davis’s Notes title! The pocket guide that covers it all—basics, 12-lead, ACLS, meds, and CPR for adults and children! A quick look-up reference for ECG interpretation and management! This indispensable pocket guide presents the basics (anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, electrical conduction system of the heart, basic ECG concepts and components,) ACLS and CPR algorithms, emergency medications, and comprehensive information on monitoring leads and interpretation of over 100 ECG strips, including 12-lead and pacemaker rhythms. KEY FEATURES * Compact rhythm analysis guide with 125 ECG rhythm strips * Complete coverage—basics, ECG (including 3- and 12-lead) ACLS, PALS, meds, and CPR * CPR algorithms in tabular format * Test Yourself ECG strips feature over 30 real-life arrhythmias * Clinical Tips throughout * PALS tab (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) * Peds coverage throughout… * Meds—Doses where applicable * Skills—Defibrillation, automated defibrillation (AED), and cardioversion * Basics—Normal vital signs values * No internet connection is required to access the content after the initial download. Find information quickly using powerful SmartSearch technology. Search part of term for those hard to spell medical terms. NEW TO THIS EDITION * Updated & Expanded! Incorporating advances in science and clinical practice, including the American Heart Association’s 2020 CPR, ACLS, and PALS guidelines * Expanded! “Clinical Tips” and coverage of rhythm analysis * New! Summary table, “Identifying Features of Arrhythmias” * New sections! Six Easy Steps in Analyzing ECG Strips and ECG Monitoring * Expanded! The 12-Lead tab with more in-depth information about analyzing a 12-lead ECG See what practitioners and students are saying about the previous edition… * Worth every penny!! “Bought this to keep in my lab coat to help me interpret ECGs. It is absolutely perfect. Has several different rhythms and 50 practice questions. Wish I bought it sooner.”—Online Reviewer * If you are trying to learn EKG, this is a must have!! “Really convenient tool to learn from. Easy to navigate.”—Emily, L., Online Reviewer * Great for nursing students and RNs. “As a nurse educator (and earlier a staff RN) I made these required reading for my students, plus it's useful well beyond graduation.”—Barbara R., Online Reviewer * Perfect Pocket reference. “For those of us that don't always remember every detail of EKGs, and need some help on the fly, this is perfect. I can carry it with me for reference whenever I need. I have already recommended it to many of my colleagues.”—Online Reviewer Content licensed from printed ISBN 10: 1719641943 Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 9781719641944 SUBSCRIPTION : Please purchase a yearly auto-renewing subscription to receive content access and available updates. Yearly auto-renewing payments- $34.99 Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable." If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-3000 Privacy Policy - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx Author(s): Shirley A. Jones MSEd, MHA, MSN, EMT-P, RN Publisher: F.A. Davis Company

Screenshots

ECG Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ECGExpert at none against ECG Notes's 1. ECGExpert also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). ECG Notes's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. ECG Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ECGExpert asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ECGExpert ships an update every 2 months, ECG Notes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ECGExpert versus ECG Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterECGExpertECG Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB46 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCustom Software & ElectronicsSkyscape Medpresso Inc

In-app purchases

None

ECGExpert

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ECG Notes

One-time1
  • ECG Notes-Ed.4$34.99

Questions

Is ECGExpert free?
ECGExpert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ECG Notes free?
ECG Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ECGExpert or ECG Notes have ads?
ECG Notes shows ads; ECGExpert does not.
Which is updated more often, ECGExpert or ECG Notes?
ECGExpert ships an update every 2 months, and ECG Notes every 3 months. Most recently, ECGExpert was updated on October 7, 2026 and ECG Notes on October 4, 2026.

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