EpiMonitor by Empatica is an FDA-cleared seizure monitoring app that delivers real-time alerts and a detailed epilepsy diary, powered by the EmbracePlus smartwatch. With a user rating of 3.94 from 102 ratings and a growing footprint of 5,000+ total downloads (380 in the last 30 days), it targets safer at-home seizure management.
Pros & Cons
FDA-cleared medical-grade algorithm with high seizure detection (98%)
Real-time automated alerts plus caregiver SMS/phone notifications
Comprehensive diary with PDF reports and easy sharing with clinicians
Sleep and activity data integration helps identify seizure patterns
Requires EmbracePlus smartwatch and a subscription; not a standalone app
USA prescription-only device; access may be restricted
Not ranked in any top app lists
About EpiMonitor by Empatica
EpiMonitor by Empatica is a medical app developed by Empatica.
Download Statistics
EpiMonitor by Empatica has been downloaded 6.6 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 380 times.
User Ratings
EpiMonitor by Empatica is rated 3.94 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 100 ratings.
App Information
EpiMonitor by Empatica is FREE to download. The last update was on March 17, 2024.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play March 2024.
Description
EpiMonitor is a seizure monitor and seizure alert system designed to keep people with epilepsy safe. The only device and app combination fully cleared by the FDA, EpiMonitor is powered by the EmbracePlus watch, the successor to the Embrace bracelet. It can monitor your epilepsy, detect possible seizures, and help maintain an accurate epilepsy diary inside the app, including sleep and activity tracking. With EpiMonitor by Empatica, you can track seizures, share alerts with loved ones, and better understand your epilepsy.
Key features:
Automated and manual real-time seizure alerts Receive automatic seizure alerts when a possible convulsive seizure is detected. Caregivers are notified via automatic text message (SMS) and phone call, helping ensure timely assistance.
Comprehensive epilepsy and seizure diary
Log seizures, triggers, and symptoms in a digital seizure diary. Track seizure history, download reports, and share data with your healthcare provider. Entries can be downloaded as a PDF and easily shared with family members or healthcare providers.
Sleep and activity tracking
Track sleep and daily activity alongside seizure data to identify trends and patterns. Medical-grade FDA-cleared with an algorithm that detects 98% of generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
Alert sensitivity controls
Choose the sensitivity of the algorithm depending on where you are and who you are with, reducing the chance of false alerts when you're more active and increasing sensitivity during inactive periods, such as rest or sleeping.
Regulatory
USA: EpiMonitor is a prescription-only device indicated for use as an adjunct to seizure monitoring of 6+ year old people in home or healthcare facilities during periods of rest. Always refer to the product Manual for detailed instructions, warnings, precautions, and possible risks related to EpiMonitor. EpiMonitor should never be used to make medical or diagnostic decisions. Always seek a doctor's advice before using this app and before making any medical decisions. The EpiMonitor App requires a dedicated smartphone with Bluetooth connectivity and is available with a subscription plan. It is only designed to work with the EmbracePlus smartwatch by Empatica and is exclusively available at empatica.com/epimonitor.
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Compared to the Embrace2, this has a vast comparison in monitoring technology in order to help detect seizures. The False Alarms have quite diminished as well. A study is being conducted at this moment to help forecast seizures. I've joined myself. I wonder what the future withholds for us in terms of safety. This is huge. Any False Alarms I make sure to review to help my watch in future regard. If there is a question be sure to PLEASE contact customer service with questions. They are well versed
★★★★★Rosalind Picard· Apr 5, 2024
This app and smartwatch provides the only FDA validated seizure monitor. It's much improved over their earlier one, which was also FDA validated, but this one has days of battery life and has even fewer false alarms - the best on the market according to FDA's tests.
★☆☆☆☆Christian Burns-Shafer· Oct 8, 2024
App tells me that device has disconnected from the internet around 25+ times per day. That is despite my Internet being fine. A get an alarm that I must turn off on the watch each time. Sometimes these alarms continuously happen one after another - implying that turning off the alarm doesn't even do anything to silence the issue. Update: Emphatic has failed to respond to this issue.
★☆☆☆☆Alexander wahl· Jun 19, 2025
Goes off whenever it wants to. I'll be sitting down doing nothing, and it starts buzzing. Light walking? Buzz. Laying down? Buzz. Feeling perfectly fine? Buzz. It's now constantly complaining about being out of range of my phone's connection despite being literally right next to it as I am typing this. It's only been a few weeks. For an FDA approved product this was a waste.
★☆☆☆☆Carrie Buck· Dec 14, 2025
After constant false alarms (which disrupted my son's sleep thus putting him at risk of a seizure) & dropped Wi-Fi even when right next to the phone, I put it back in the box. I saw an email recently about improvements so charged it, updated the app & firmware, & wore it myself (I do not have epilepsy); it signaled 2 seizure alerts, one while I was sitting. Shocked & very disappointed in this product. It's going back in the box & I canceled the subscription.
Google Play Rankings for EpiMonitor by Empatica
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Technologies used by EpiMonitor by Empatica
Trust & Safety: No explicit permissions are listed in the provided data. The app’s trust factors include FDA clearance and tight integration with the EmbracePlus system; users should follow device-specific safety guidelines and consult a clinician before medical decisions.
Each subscription will automatically renew 3 days before the expiration date for
the same time period. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time before the renewal.
