Comparison

arrhythmia vs ECG Reader

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

Head to head
About

arrhythmia

Practice interpreting EKGs in lead II with realistic simulations. Choose rhythms to study or test your knowledge in a game mode. Ideal for healthcare professionals to hone their diagnostic skills.

Highlights
  • EKG interpretation practice
  • Lead II simulation
  • Study Mode with rhythm selection
  • Game Mode for random rhythm identification
  • Customizable rhythm sets
  • Realistic rhythm variations
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Practice reading EKGs in lead II Basic EKG interpretation is more accurately described as an intermediate level skill that takes time, practice and refreshing. Whether you are a doctor, nurse, EMT or tech your ability to read and pickup on basic EKG changes in real time is essential. Practice with an app that actually looks like what you see at work. Use the app’s ‘Study Mode’ to choose one or multiple rhythms to view and compare. A brief description of each rhythm is provided, you can also pause and restart rhythms. Delete and add specific rhythms as desired. Rates, amplitudes and widths of the rhythms are dynamically set which provides for a more realistic simulation and variation within each type of rhythm. Use the app’s ‘Game Mode’ to challenge yourself to identify rhythms presented randomly in lead II. If desired, you can also custom specify which rhythms to include in the game. Access to Study Mode and Game Mode requires a subscription via in-app purchase. Please Read: The purpose of this app is not to teach basic EKG interpretation but rather to practice basic EKG interpretation. If you don’t know basic EKG interpretation seek out additional resources such as classes, books, online materials and mentors to learn more and further your understanding. Note: The cardiac rhythms presented by the app are simulated approximations. There is NO guarantee to the accuracy of rhythms presented. While accuracy is not guaranteed it is a goal. Please report errors, suggestions or general feedback to: feedback@arrhythmiaApp.com. Arrhythmia uses the standard Apple Terms of Use End User License Agreement (EULA): http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

About

ECG Reader

Instantly interpret ECGs by comparing camera-displayed readings to a vast database. It provides the top 5 most probable findings with similarity percentages, assisting non-specialist health personnel. Augmented reality is used for analysis, requiring a compatible phone.

Highlights
  • Instant ECG interpretation
  • AI-powered comparison to database
  • Top 5 probable findings with similarity percentage
  • Assists non-specialist health personnel
  • Augmented reality analysis
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This application compares the electrocardiograms (ECGs) displayed on the camera to their own ECG database and makes instantly ECG interpretation. Most probable the first 5 findings, together with the similarity percentage of compliance shows on the phone screen. In the application, clinically significant and frequent ECG findings were concentrate on. The application has been developed in order to assist non-specialist health personnel in ECG interpretation. Comments made by the application do not report the exact results and may contain important mistakes. For this reason, it is recommended to consult a cardiologist in case of significant clinical suspicion. This application uses augmented reality. Therefore your phone need to have adequate configuration to work smoothly. For best results, the entire ECG should be visible on the phone display. The application should not be used for strip ECGs.

Screenshots

arrhythmia4 screens
ECG Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: arrhythmia at Free against ECG Reader's $0.99. arrhythmia also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.2) and review sentiment (44% vs 17%). ECG Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On ratings volume, ads 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

arrhythmia is free to download; ECG Reader costs $0.99 up front. arrhythmia sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ECG Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

arrhythmia holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 113 and 75 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of arrhythmia's written reviews are positive against 17% of ECG Reader's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
arrhythmia versus ECG Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterarrhythmiaECG Reader
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.1 (113 ratings) — better1.2 (75 ratings)
Positive reviews43.9% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings113 — better75
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB14 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperSingle Sail Software, LLCMuhammet Bilgi

Customer experience

arrhythmia

All ratings111 ratings
Positive80.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive43.9%
Neutral7.3%
Negative48.8%

ECG Reader

All ratings75 ratings
Positive4.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative96.0%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative79.6%

User reviews

arrhythmia

From 113 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great study tool for EKGs
  • 👍 Helpful for understanding EKGs
  • 👍 Good for practicing rhythm recognition
  • 👍 Interactive and colorful design
  • 👍 Dynamic testing

Room to improve

  • 👎 Immediately asks for paid version
  • 👎 Missing common and important rhythms
  • 👎 Rhythms are unrealistic
  • 👎 Cannot try before signing up
  • 👎 Clunky and slow horizontal scrolling

ECG Reader

From 75 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple to use (for some)
  • 👍 Works well for some users
  • 👍 Useful for patients with heart conditions
  • 👍 Good for scanning printed ECGs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Does not work
  • 🐛 Inaccurate readings
  • 🐛 No instructions
  • 🐛 App crashes or freezes
  • 🐛 Does not scan strips

Bugs and requests

arrhythmia

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App no longer works after iOS update
  • App does not work on Apple Watch

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add more common and important rhythms (torsades, WPW, STEMI, accelerated/tachycardic idioventricular, WAP, MAT)
  • Option to read as a 12-lead instead of a single rhythm line
  • Add variations to rhythms
  • Add Left Bundle Branch Block
  • Add a 12-lead option
Show 6 more
  • Add more examples for each rhythm
  • Add a list view option for rhythms
  • Add an explanation/rationale for correct/incorrect answers
  • Add an animation showing what is happening in the heart when an answer is wrong
  • Add tutorial or information on how to use the app
  • Add 'Non-Conducted' PACs and similar rhythms

ECG Reader

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App does not work
  • App does not scan strips
  • App gives incorrect readings
  • App interpretations are inaccurate
  • No instructions on how to use the app
Show 7 more
  • App flashes through assessments and settles on nothing
  • App does nothing
  • App does not scan or work
  • App is not functional
  • App does not load up
  • App just goes blank
  • No English support available

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update app for strip ECGs
  • Allow interpretation from photos of strip ECGs
  • Improve accuracy of ECG readings
  • Add instructions on how to use the app

In-app purchases

3 purchases

arrhythmia

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock All Rhythms (One-time Purchase)$4.99
None

ECG Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is arrhythmia free?
arrhythmia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ECG Reader free?
ECG Reader costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, arrhythmia or ECG Reader?
arrhythmia is rated higher. arrhythmia averages 4.1 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while ECG Reader averages 1.2 from 75 ratings.
Do arrhythmia or ECG Reader have ads?
Neither arrhythmia nor ECG Reader shows ads.

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