Comparison

Picmonic Nursing School Study vs TutorRx

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

Head to head
About

Picmonic Nursing School Study

Master nursing school and board exams with engaging mnemonic videos and practice questions. This app uses research-proven techniques to boost memory retention, helping you learn more effectively and retain information longer. Prepare for NCLEX, NP exams, and various nursing courses with a comprehensive study tool.

Highlights
  • Mnemonic videos
  • Spaced repetition quizzing
  • Thousands of quiz questions
  • NCLEX RN/PN prep
  • Nurse Practitioner exam prep
  • Textbook mappings
  • Daily review quizzes
Features
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Prepare for nursing school and pass your nursing exams with Picmonic! For FREE you can access our most popular Videos, Multiple Choice Quiz Questions, and Daily Quiz with Spaced Repetition for 5 days. Get full unlimited access with an affordable subscription. Ridiculously efficient & effective. Make Studying Fun & Remember More in Less Time with Picmonic, the world’s best mnemonic video & spaced repetition quizzing study tool and app that’s research-proven to increase memory retention 331%! 14,000+ RN quiz & practice questions & 1,200+ entertaining mnemonic videos covering all major topics & subjects. Ditch boring textbook memorization, recall information faster & retain it longer to improve your grades to ace your nursing courses, clinicals & board certification exam with less study time using unforgettable images and stories. • Program Options: Nursing RN, Nursing LPN, Nurse Practitioner **MEDICAL/PA/PT/OT/RX & College students, click “Picmonic Developer” under this description for the Picmonic for Medicine App OR Picmonic for College (Paramedic, Medical Terms, MCAT, Biology, A&P, Psych). • Nursing Topics & Courses: Fundamentals of Nursing, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, Med-Surg, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Critical Care, Peds & more • Body System course organization & prep with the NCLEX Study Guide • Textbook mappings: Elsevier & Lippincott books like Saunders NCLEX, Lewis, Pottery & Perry, Lilley, Lehne, Jarvis, Adams, Taylor, Brunner & Suddarth, Ignatavicius, Wong, Lowdermilk & Ricci! **Nurse Practitioner Students 1,800 NP videos & 21,000 quiz questions for your FNP, ANP, GNP, or A-GNP courses & the AANP or ANCC board exam, you can even follow along with the Fitzgerald or Leik review books! “I am so excited and HAPPY that I passed the ANCC Board examination for FNP!! I definitely feel that using Picmonic was SO HELPFUL to remember many of the facts that I needed to know!” Mary B. @ Chamberlain Nursing **Nursing Students Start memorizing Lab Values. Stop confusing acids & bases. Pass the NCLEX® in 75 questions then go be a great nurse! All the critical info you need to know as a nursing student is turned into 1,000 videos & 10,000 quiz questions preparing you for nursing school, HESI ATI Kaplan exams, and the NCLEX RN or NCLEX PN. “I struggled in my Fundamentals class, then found Picmonic & made a 95 on my fluid and electrolytes exam! My first A ever in nursing school!” Rene S. @ Bevill State Nursing “Pure memorization can be hard, but Picmonic has helped me ACE my pharmacology class in nursing school. 1000x thanks!” Michael B. @ Valencia Nursing Use the tool starting day one to learn nursing smarter. Assigned reading, follow along by textbook chapter watching these cartoon mnemonics to show up to class prepared, then use the Daily Review Quiz that’s better than Quizlet or any pharm flashcards or Mosby flashcards to prep for that HESI or ATI Nursing exam. You’ll remember all the details and stop referencing Nursing Drug Handbooks / Scrub Cheats. Get an NCLEX Qbank quiz question wrong in NCLEX RN Mastery, UWORLD NCLEX, NRSNG, Osmosis or Kaplan NCLEX Qbank? Hop back to Picmonic so it sticks! Our characters become your very own ATI Mentor and bond together to act as your Saunders NCLEX RN review book choir, singing you the sweet answers. Premium Access: Upgrade for all features & content in your area of study. Monthly, semesterly & annual subscriptions are available, prices vary by product & location. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase & any unused portion of a free trial period will then be forfeited. Subscriptions automatically renew & your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the original subscription price, unless auto-renew is turned off thru iTunes Account Settings prior to being charged. https://picmonic.com/pages/terms-of-use

About

TutorRx

This app helps students and professionals study more effectively by creating flashcards, generating practice exams, and facilitating collaboration. It uses smart study tools to improve memory retention and is suitable for any subject or exam preparation.

Highlights
  • Flashcard Creator
  • Practice Exam Generator
  • Smart Study Tools
  • Deck Sharing
  • User-Friendly Interface
  • Cloud Sync
Features
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TutorRx – The Smart Way to Study for Any Exam! TutorRx is the ultimate study companion, designed for students, professionals, and lifelong learners. Whether you're preparing for a major exam or just need a better way to retain information, TutorRx helps you create flashcards, take practice exams, and collaborate with classmates to maximize your learning efficiency. Key Features: Flashcard Creator – Customize your own flashcards to reinforce important concepts in any subject. Practice Exam Generator – Simulate real test conditions with personalized quizzes. Smart Study Tools – Leverage spaced repetition and active recall to improve memory retention. Deck Sharing – Share your flashcards and practice tests with classmates or study groups. User-Friendly Interface – A simple, intuitive design for distraction-free studying. Cloud Sync – Access your study materials from anywhere, anytime. Why Choose TutorRx? Perfect for Any Subject: From science and math to law, business, and humanities, TutorRx helps you stay organized and focused. Exam-Ready Preparation: Whether you're preparing for standardized tests, professional certifications, or university exams, TutorRx has you covered. Collaborative Learning: Study alone or team up with friends by sharing decks and quizzes. Free to Get Started: Access essential study tools at no cost, with premium upgrades available. Who Is This App For? TutorRx is ideal for: College & university students studying any subject High school students preparing for exams Professionals & test-takers prepping for certifications, bar exams, GRE, SAT, and more Lifelong learners looking for an easy way to retain new knowledge No matter what you're studying, TutorRx helps you learn smarter, not harder. Download today and take control of your learning! Auto‑Renewable Subscriptions: AI Lite - $4.99 / month or $49.99 / year AI Plus - $8.99 / month or $89.99 / year AI Pro - $12.99 / month or $119.99 / year – Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. – You can manage or cancel your subscription any time by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://tutorrx.app/tos Privacy Policy: https://tutorrx.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Picmonic Nursing School Study4 screens
TutorRx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Picmonic Nursing School Study at none against TutorRx's shown. Picmonic Nursing School Study also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 3). TutorRx's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Picmonic Nursing School Study sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and TutorRx sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Picmonic Nursing School Study against 5.0 for TutorRx. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picmonic Nursing School Study has 21K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Picmonic Nursing School Study's written reviews are positive against 100% of TutorRx's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Picmonic Nursing School Study ships an update monthly, TutorRx every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Picmonic Nursing School Study versus TutorRx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicmonic Nursing School StudyTutorRx
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (21K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21K — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB68 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPicmonic - The Visual Learning CommunityChaya Development LLC

Customer experience

Picmonic Nursing School Study

All ratings21,199 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative16.3%

TutorRx

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Picmonic Nursing School Study

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Difficulty starting free trial due to app crashes
  • Incomplete quiz questions or missing content

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more content for veterinary nursing/technician programs
  • Improve quiz question quality and accuracy
  • Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription
  • Provide more detailed content coverage for USMLE Step 1 preparation

TutorRx

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Picmonic Nursing School Study

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$14.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial2 variants$15.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$28.991 Month
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  • Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Semesterly7 Days trial$49.996 Months
  • Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$79.991 Year
9 purchases

TutorRx

Subscriptions6
  • AI Lite$4.991 Month
  • AI Plus$8.991 Month
  • AI Pro$12.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • AI Lite$49.991 Year
  • AI Plus$89.991 Year
  • AI Pro$119.991 Year
One-time3
  • Essay Saver$0.99
  • Cram Pack$1.99
  • Final Exam Mode$4.99

Questions

Is Picmonic Nursing School Study free?
Picmonic Nursing School Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TutorRx free?
TutorRx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Picmonic Nursing School Study or TutorRx?
TutorRx is rated higher. Picmonic Nursing School Study averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while TutorRx averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Picmonic Nursing School Study or TutorRx have ads?
TutorRx shows ads; Picmonic Nursing School Study does not.
Which is updated more often, Picmonic Nursing School Study or TutorRx?
Picmonic Nursing School Study ships an update monthly, and TutorRx every 6 weeks. Most recently, Picmonic Nursing School Study was updated on October 15, 2026 and TutorRx on September 29, 2026.

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