# Nursing Central — user reviews > 154 indexed App Store user reviews of Nursing Central by Unbound Medicine, Inc., rated 4.90/5 from 10,333 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursing-central/id300420397/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursing-central/id300420397.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 9,457 · 4★ 549 · 3★ 146 · 2★ 37 · 1★ 144 ## What do users think of Nursing Central? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Comprehensive reference - 👍 User-friendly interface - 🚀 Quick access to information - 👍 Helpful for nursing students and professionals - 🚀 Centralized medical resources - 👍 Reliable and accurate information **Cons** - 💰 Expensive subscription - 🐛 Compatibility issues with new devices - 🐛 Outdated content after subscription expires - 🐛 Syncing and login problems - 🐛 Slow performance and crashes **Commonly reported bugs** - Login and account issues - Syncing problems across devices - Outdated content and lack of updates - Compatibility problems with newer devices **Most requested features** - Offline access to content - More detailed disease and medication information - Integration with electronic medical records - Video tutorials and demonstrations - Improved search and filtering capabilities ## Newest reviews (10 of 154) ### 5/5 — Absolutely Amazing! *2024-08-21, version 1.57* So helpful with all the updated resources available in one spot! ### 5/5 — Nursing Central. *2024-08-09, version 1.57* Nursing Central is amazing! I used it daily in my practice ### 4/5 — GREAT … but, *2024-07-22* I love this app. I use it day-to-day at work as an ICU nurse. I often find myself pulling it out for self-reference, plus in conversations with providers. In these conversations with providers they’re often like “WAIT - what is that!?” Doctors & nurses alike are often so impressed with the wealth of information in this app ,, BUT as an ICU nurse I’m often Y-siting meds into a patient with limited vascular access .. With that ^ I often use the Y-site compatibility section that I’ve newly found to be included. My one stipulation with the Y-site compatibility, or one feature I would suggest is having a section of Davis’ Drug Guide solely devoted to Y-site compatibility. It would be wonderful for it to have its own section where you can enter multiple IV drugs that the patient is receiving to see the compatibility off all the infusions you’re due to run. I hardly ever use the reference texts offered by my facility, as I’ve got all the reference text I need right in my pocket with this app .. the Y-site compatibility program that my facility uses is the only reference text I use that isn’t this app!!! I love this app so much & am often finding myself recommending it to peers. 4 stars ONLY because the work flow of the Y-site compatibility program on the app could be improved. :) **Developer response:** Thank you for this wonderful review! We appreciate your feedback and the insights on how you are using the Nursing Central application. We will make sure to share this information with our development team as we consider potential enhancements. We love hearing from our customers and are always striving to make our apps better. Your input is invaluable to us, and we are grateful for your support. ### 5/5 — Study Tool *2024-06-22, version 1.56* Type in just about anything you may be lacking proficiency in and it’ll easily get you enough information to change that ! ### 5/5 — Great app but too expensive *2024-02-27, version 1.56* I love this app but I can’t afford it anymore. 😔 It’s too expensive for $99/yr. It’s worth every penny though. ### 3/5 — Forever syncing *2024-01-10, version 1.56* Renewed my subscription app says outdated, attempts to update unsuccessful ### 5/5 — Nursing Central *2023-10-30, version 1.55* Nursing Central is what has carried me through Nursing school. I don’t know what I would do without it!!!! ### 5/5 — Great resource *2023-08-06* I refer to this resource often and find it very useful ### 5/5 — Absolutely the best *2023-06-01* This app has been amazing. Every time I delete an answer I search the continent and I find detailed information that helps provide exceptional patient care. This is a great app use for school and work. **Developer response:** Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that our app has been a valuable tool for you both in your studies and professional work. It's fantastic to know that the detailed information provided has been beneficial in delivering exceptional patient care. ### 5/5 — Senior level nursing student *2023-05-16, version 1.53* This app is worth every penny!! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Tricks you to try to get you to subscribe *2026-04-19, version 1.72* Was provided to our class in nursing school. After 4-5 years of using it, it shuts off unless you pay an annual subscription ### 1/5 — Not supposed to expire *2026-01-08, version 1.69* We were told in nursing school that this will never expire and we never lose access to it. That it was lifetime. I’ve talked to other students in my class and they said the same thing. Why is this ### 1/5 — Mixed opinions *2025-10-03, version 1.64* Doesn’t work the best on iPads, can’t use it in Split View because you are unable to use your favorites tab and other features while in Split View. So makes it difficult for those who take notes on the same device they study from. ### 1/5 — Function *2024-10-06, version 1.57* Very slow ### 1/5 — Screen flashing *2024-10-04, version 1.57* Ever since the last update. The ap flashes every time I look anything up. Once I get to to the last page, the page I need with the info, it flashes blank and goes back to the beginning of the page. This happened quickly. I do not have time to look for anything. ### 1/5 — Need to Use My Old Device *2024-10-02, version 1.57* I installed this on an older Apple Device, but I got a new one and the app tells me that it is now expired and I have to use it on my old device. I thought that when you bought an app in the App Store, it was yours? This one wasn’t cheap! ### 1/5 — Yearly subscription - Would not Recommend *2024-05-17* When I originally downloaded the app I was charged $180 and I though it was all inclusive and not based on yearly subscription. It never mentioned a yearly subscription it appeared to be a onetime charge. But it came back to using it after a while. And now only some disease process and medications show up. With a OUTDATED highlighted in red. It’s a scam that I have to pay an outrageous amount of money yearly to use this tool. Save your $$ and a buy a textbook instead. Or a different app that doesn’t charge you an outrageous amount. **Developer response:** We advertise our subscription products during the onboarding slides, as well as the sign in screen "purchase subscription". We offer a free preview for customers to get a better idea of the app before they decide to buy. If you decide not to renew after a year, the app remains on the last device to which it was installed when it expired. However, expired accounts no longer receive content updates, access to the website, or the ability to transfer it to a new device. Our Support Team is happy to answer any other questions you may have: Phone 610-627-9090 or Email: support@unboundmedicine.com ### 1/5 — Yearly subscription - Would not Recommend *2024-05-14* When I originally downloaded the app I was charged $180 and I though it was all inclusive and not based on yearly subscription. It never mentioned a yearly subscription it appeared to be a onetime charge. But it came back to using it after a while. And now only some disease process and medications show up. With a OUTDATED highlighted in red. It’s a scam that I have to pay an outrageous amount of money yearly to use this tool. Save your $$ and a buy a textbook instead. Or a different app that doesn’t charge you an outrageous amount. **Developer response:** We advertise our subscription products during the onboarding slides, as well as the sign in screen "purchase subscription". We offer a free preview for customers to get a better idea of the app before they decide to buy. If you decide not to renew after a year, the app remains on the last device to which it was installed when it expired. However, expired accounts no longer receive content updates, access to the website, or the ability to transfer it to a new device. Our Support Team is happy to answer any other questions you may have: Phone 610-627-9090 or Email: support@unboundmedicine.com ### 1/5 — Nursing student with new phone and can’t transfer the app *2023-09-17* I loved this app until I got a new phone. I was able to transfer over all my other apps, but for whatever reason this one isn’t allowed. It’s funny because it’s the only app I’ve ever paid over $200 for!!!! I’m very disappointed… **Developer response:** Hello, We are unable to locate your account in our system and need more information in order to assist you. Please reach out to our Support team at your earliest convenience: Email: support@unboundmedicine.com, Phone: 610-627-9090 or via the Live Chat on our website. ### 1/5 — No updates *2023-07-02, version 1.54* I’m stuck with an app that is outdated. Very disappointing. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Worth the Download. *2026-07-26* I used this app all throughout nursing school for drug cards and care plans. Having all of these books continually updated and in my pocket is so helpful. I find myself everyday opening the app to research medications, diagnoses, and treatments. I will continue to use this app through the rest of my education and my career. **Developer response:** Hello! We can't tell you how happy we are that you took the time to share your experience with Nursing Central! That is exactly what we strive for - to provide a reliable (and updated) resource that you can turn to throughout your workday and your career. We are thrilled to read your review, and thank you again for having Nursing Central be a part of the amazing work you do. ### 5/5 — Please keep the article links free!! *2026-03-30* As a nursing student that had been through an LPN program without Nursing Central, and is now using Nursing Central in an ADN program, I can say that this program is incredible. This gives you, not only understandable knowledge, but the confidence and peace of mind knowing that it is scholarly/peer reviewed content. Not to mention, easy to navigate, helpful with tools like notecards and a work cited generator. Unbelievable. This program will be so integral for my nursing education. **Developer response:** Thank you so very much for your amazing review! It's fantastic to hear the comparison of your nursing school experience with and without Nursing Central! We love hearing that it's helped with your studies and hopefully it will stay by your side throughout your career. Thank you again for such a thorough and positive review - we are grateful that you've shared your experience! ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-02-13, version 1.69* Five star it helps me do my job more efficiently every day ### 5/5 — Student *2025-06-25* As a student it’s great having this reference for all types of learning. It makes research so much more interesting. **Developer response:** Hello and thank you for your positive review of Nursing Central! We love hearing that Nursing Central helps to make your research and learning more interesting. It includes tools such as Grasp, Glimpse, Grapherence, pronunciations, etc. for just that purpose. Thank you again for your 5-Star review! ### 5/5 — Great App *2025-06-03, version 1.61* Love this app. Use it almost every shift. ### 5/5 — I love this app *2025-03-06, version 1.60* Great drug guide ### 5/5 — Extremely Helpful App! *2025-01-06* This app has been infinitely useful throughout nursing school and still to this day as a nurse. Everyone at work was very impressed by this app when I showed them. **Developer response:** Hello and thank you so very much for your 5-Star review of Nursing Central! We love hearing that you've had NC at your side from nursing school and into your career. And thank you for spreading the word to your coworkers as well! ### 5/5 — Perfect *2024-12-16, version 1.58* Perfect from new grads to seasoned nurses ### 5/5 — Nursing Central *2024-09-11, version 1.57* Nursing Central is a fantastic application! It is easy to use and I enjoy having it on my phone for reference and information. Robbin L. Wilson. MSN, RN, Faculty ### 5/5 — Best purchase ever *2024-08-22* I’ve been a licensed nurse for going on 8 years now and I’ve been using this app since my first year. It breaks things down from the perspective of nurses and focuses on things you need to know to assess and teach as well as allows you to look up anything you can think of (medically speaking). I can watch videos of procedures or find a good careplan goal or intervention. It gets confusing just using Google or other apps that aren’t backed by credible sources. This takes away any question. **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with our app! It's wonderful to hear that it has been a valuable resource for you throughout your nursing career. We strive to provide reliable and comprehensive information to help healthcare professionals like you in their daily practice. Thanks again! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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