# Nursing Dictionary by Farlex — user reviews > 89 indexed App Store user reviews of Nursing Dictionary by Farlex by Farlex, Inc., rated 4.70/5 from 839 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursing-dictionary-by-farlex/id1021594421/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursing-dictionary-by-farlex/id1021594421.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 697 · 4★ 103 · 3★ 15 · 2★ 9 · 1★ 15 ## What do users think of Nursing Dictionary by Farlex? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Efficient and well-organized - 👍 Accurate and thorough information - 💡 Helpful for nursing students and professionals - 🚀 Quick and easy to use - 👍 Convenient reference tool **Cons** - 🐛 Missing some medical terms - 🐛 Outdated information in some entries - 👎 Difficult to use at times - 💰 Ads in free version can be intrusive **Commonly reported bugs** - Paid version still shows ads - Some words not found in the dictionary **Most requested features** - Add search function for bookmarked items - Include more images and visuals - Improve search functionality and accuracy - Add audio pronunciation guides for medical terms ## Newest reviews (13 of 89) ### 4/5 — Love it. I can even get over the ads *2021-01-13, version 3.2* Thanks you I even used the references ### 5/5 — Great App *2020-01-23, version 2.1* The app is right to the point and it’s in simple terms. I love it! ### 5/5 — Becoming Jasmine Hudson, RN *2020-01-20, version 2.1* So very handy! ### 5/5 — Nursing Dictionary *2020-01-05, version 2.1* This app has helped me get through nursing school. I use it all the time!! ### 5/5 — Helpful! *2019-11-26* Im a second year nursing student and found this after failing a course and realizing I needed to change my study habits. This app gives me everything I need to know and I can trust it’s reputable!! ### 5/5 — Wonderful *2019-10-13* This is a wonderful way to quickly get the info you need when your studying!!!! Love it! ### 5/5 — Love it *2019-10-08* I am in nursing school this App is extremely helpful. It helps with just about everything including pharmacology, Maternity, etc. ### 4/5 — Good for the humanity = 5 stars *2019-09-21, version 1.7* Excellent app ### 5/5 — Perfect for Health care professionals *2019-09-06* This provides a quick and easy reference for all health care professionals. ### 5/5 — Gives me Help with pronouncing *2019-07-29* I just downloaded the app to help me with medical pronouncing, I am not a native English speaker. The app DOES have an audio pronounce guide. Just click on the tiny speaker beside the name. The app is supposed to have audio pronouncing of words but I can’t find that function in the app. ### 4/5 — Great reference tool in a pinch *2019-06-08, version 1.7* I really like the quick access to multiple sources in one page. ### 5/5 — Awesome App *2019-05-17, version 1.7* Please keep this app free 💜🙏🏾 ### 4/5 — Lewy Body Dementia *2019-05-05* The second most common type of dementia is Lewy body dementia or dementia with Lewy bodies. You have no mention of Lewy bodies. Nursing Dictionary by Farlex 1.7.3: iOS 12.2 / iOS Sent from my iPad ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2022-04-25, version 3.2* They need to update it with all the medical terms that we need. I tried searching a couple of words one of them was ominous and it wasn’t listed. SMH ### 1/5 — Bought ad-free version. Still receiving ads. *2020-08-01, version 2.1* Downloaded this app awhile back and bought the ad-free version since it was useful for Clerkships. Not sure whether it’s worth it to be charged a second time and (who knows?) maybe a third later on. ### 1/5 — I must have the wrong app... *2019-11-13* I’ve been an RN/NP for 28 yrs. Based on the reviews of this app I downloaded it. I am so disappointed that I can’t get any information or definition on anything unless it is “1st year student basic.” I can get more info from WebMD. I see now there’s an update for purchase, but as bad as the free app was, I’m not buying. **Developer response:** We're sorry to hear that. As we are always looking to add new sources, it is possible that the database of terms for this app will be expanded in the future. Also, the update for this app is free to download. The only available purchase for this app is the ad-free upgrade in the app's menu. ### 1/5 — Not that that great *2018-02-03, version 1.7* I tried looking up 2 symptoms & it wasn’t found, 3rd time was uremic syndrome; word not found. Don’t call yourself a nursing dictionary please ### 1/5 — Not working *2017-02-21, version 1.7* app not working 😩 ### 2/5 — 10 years out of date *2019-11-16* There are at least 3 major issues with this app. 1) It is incomplete, missing many medical terms. Google is a better app! 2) It is unnecessarily difficult to use. For example, if one searches “wound care”, instead of being directed to a definition of wound care, one is taken to a list of every type of care. Then one has to scroll and scroll and scroll to get to the very bottom of a very long list of types of care. 3) It is woefully out of date. I came across one entry (fibromyalgia) that hadn’t been updated since 2009. This was immediately evident because the diagnostic criteria for this syndrome changed in 2010. Thus anyone using the app will be misinformed **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. It is possible that our source will update their entry in the future, in which case we will display the updated information. ### 3/5 — Really!! No concept of Vital Port ! *2017-11-13, version 1.7* Vital Port concept not founded ### 4/5 — Search *2022-03-27* I love the app. The only thing I wish it had is the ability to search in your bookmarks. Please add this feature. ### 4/5 — LLS Interpreter *2021-08-10, version 3.2* This is my to go app for medical terminologies. Thank you. ### 4/5 — Missing words *2021-02-21* Love this app, other than you HAVE to have the spelling pretty much exact and it doesn’t always have every nursing related word (understandably) but good otherwise! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Phenomenal App *2025-10-10, version 5.0* Great nursing tool. Well organized, specific and accurate. Thanks you. ### 5/5 — App rating for Nursing Dictionary *2021-09-05* This is the best dictionary I have used so far. It not only has body systems but also has medication and their details. It also explains everything deeply and thoroughly. ### 5/5 — Very Helpful *2021-05-02* It’s easy to access and use. Has come in handy with teaching my staff what medical terms mean ### 5/5 — ❤️ *2021-03-16, version 3.2* I really like this app! ### 5/5 — I love it. *2021-01-13* I’m a nurse apprentice. I’ve only just started, there’s so much to know. I’ve only just looked at this app and l now it will be my guide and instructor when any medical procedure aloe interests come up. So far it has a wealth of information and sub titles. I will check some of theses entries with medical journals to see if they are correct. So far so good! ### 5/5 — Great *2020-09-22* Using this app for few mins it gives me more insight about so many terminology, is very broad and have examples to back up the meaning I’m enjoying ### 5/5 — Very helpful! *2020-09-01* Help me out a lot and has everything you need to know for the Drugs, help me getting throigh my nursing course! ### 5/5 — Very handy and useful *2020-08-29* Helped me a lot with the explanations. But it’d be better if more pics included ### 5/5 — Super *2020-06-14* Helpful ### 5/5 — Excellent source for nursing/medical info *2020-02-29, version 2.1* This is an excellent source for all my questions on health & disease. 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