RealStaff vs NurseStat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RealStaff
This app connects healthcare professionals to available shifts and offers same-day pay. Clinicians can choose when and where to work, upload timeslips for immediate payment, and securely store credentials. It provides access to thousands of shifts across multiple states with 24/7 customer support.
- Find open healthcare shifts
- Choose your own schedule
- Same-day pay after every shift
- Secure credential storage
- 24/7 customer support
- Shift notifications
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RealStaff Mobile connects you to work… with fast pay options available. Why RealStaff? Because work should be flexible, fast, and rewarding, no matter your industry. RealStaff Mobile empowers professionals across healthcare, light industrial, hospitality, and more by putting opportunities directly in your hands. Choose when and where you want to work, with access to agencies that offer NstantPay pay options after your shift. What you can do with RealStaff: - Access thousands of open shifts across multiple industries - Choose jobs that fit your schedule and lifestyle - Get paid quickly, with same-day pay available through select agencies - Store your credentials and documents securely in one place - Receive real-time notifications for new opportunities near you - Work for multiple agencies within a single app RealStaff Mobile uses notifications to alert you of available work, your camera to upload time slips for faster pay processing, and location services to verify shifts and support timely payments. Whether you're a clinician, warehouse associate, dental hygienist, hospitality worker, or skilled professional, RealStaff gives you the freedom to work on your terms.
NurseStat
Manage your nursing shifts and account details with this dedicated portal. Apply for open positions, accept or decline assignments, and keep your personal information up-to-date. Streamline your nursing career management.
- Apply for shifts
- Accept/decline shifts
- Manage account information
- Scheduling portal
- Nurse-specific features
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Scheduling and Account Management app for NurseStat Nurses to apply for shifts, accept/decline shifts, and manage account information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RealStaff at 4.7 against NurseStat's 2.6. RealStaff also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 0%) and ratings volume (4K vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RealStaff holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RealStaff has 4K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of RealStaff's written reviews are positive against 0% of NurseStat's.
RealStaff ships an update fortnightly, NurseStat every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | RealStaff | NurseStat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4K ratings) — better | 2.6 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SCHEDULE APP, LLC | NurseStat LLC |
Customer experience
RealStaff
NurseStat
Bugs and requests
RealStaff
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezing and crashing
- Inability to see or accept available shifts
- Problems with clocking in/out
- Delayed or missing pay
Requested features
4 requests- Improve notification system
- Provide more detailed shift information
- Expand facility coverage
- Streamline onboarding process
NurseStat
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RealStaff
No in-app purchases
NurseStat
No in-app purchases
