# Medtimer vs Nursivia

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nursivia at 100% against Medtimer's 40%. Nursivia also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Medtimer's advantage is ratings volume (583 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Medtimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Nursivia sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nursivia holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Medtimer has 583 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Medtimer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nursivia's.

Medtimer ships an update every 3 months, Nursivia every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Medtimer | Nursivia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (583 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medtimer-heart-plus-respiratory/id1012031242/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursivia/id6766923163/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **583** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tigerpixel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1012031241) | [Nursivia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896337673) |

## What reviewers say

### Medtimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medtimer-heart-plus-respiratory/id1012031242)

This app provides a fast and accurate way for medical professionals to measure heart and respiratory rates. It features a simple tap interface, instant calculations, and reference charts for all age groups. Designed for efficiency in clinical settings, it keeps users focused on their patients.

**Highlights:** Tap-anywhere interface for recording, Intuitive HR and RR recording, Instant automatic rate calculations, Flexible measurement periods, Reference charts for all ages, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch support, Lock screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medtimer Pro | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Exemplary
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for counting respirations and pulse
- 👍 Simple and effective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not working on new Apple Watch models
- 🐛 Crashes or doesn't open on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Inaccurate pulse readings
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔊 Loud countdown sounds

**Reported bugs**

- Not downloading on Apple Watch
- Crashes on Apple Watch
- Stops working after OS updates

**Requested features**

- Add support for new Apple Watch models
- Integrate with Apple Health app
- Add option to manually enter counts
- Add complication for Apple Watch
- Add option to disable sounds


### Nursivia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursivia/id6766923163)

This clinical reference app provides nurses with instant, evidence-based guidance for conditions, symptoms, and lab values. It includes tools for generating SBAR reports, care plans, and assessment checklists, designed for quick access at the bedside or during any shift.

**Highlights:** Instant clinical guidance for conditions and symptoms, SBAR report generator, Professional nursing care plan creation, Step-by-step body system assessment checklists, Evidence-based, nurse-guided information

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nursivia Pro | $9.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Medtimer free?

Medtimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nursivia free?

Nursivia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Medtimer or Nursivia?

Nursivia is rated higher. Medtimer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 583 ratings, while Nursivia averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Medtimer or Nursivia have ads?

Neither Medtimer nor Nursivia shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Medtimer or Nursivia?

Medtimer ships an update every 3 months, and Nursivia every 2 months. Most recently, Medtimer was updated on October 26, 2026 and Nursivia on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*