# RNotes vs NurseMind

The clearest difference is rating: RNotes at 5.0 against NurseMind's 4.3. RNotes also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). NurseMind's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RNotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and NurseMind sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RNotes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 17 respectively.

RNotes ships an update every 5 months, NurseMind every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RNotes | NurseMind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rnotes-nurses-pocket-guide/id1145374210/reviews)** | [4.3 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursemind-ai-nursing-guide/id6767489231/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 17 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#140** |
| Size | 46 MB | 413 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Skyscape Medpresso Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/818609416) | [Ephraim Belachew](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867507384) |

## What reviewers say

### RNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rnotes-nurses-pocket-guide/id1145374210)

This medical reference app provides essential nursing information for students and professionals. It offers quick access to clinical content, NCLEX tips, and safety alerts, with updated guidelines and laboratory values. An in-app purchase unlocks all features and ongoing updates.

**Highlights:** Nursing Alerts for critical safety information, HIPAA- and OSHA-compliant notes, Quick-access tabs for fast navigation, Highlighted critical laboratory values, Interventions and patient education, ACLS resuscitation procedures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RNotes 1/Y Sub | $29.99 | per year |
| RNotes®: Nurse's Clinical Pock | $29.99 | one-time |
| RNotes Ed.6 | $29.99 | one-time |


### NurseMind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursemind-ai-nursing-guide/id6767489231)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app provides licensed and student nurses with a comprehensive, evidence-based clinical reference. It includes a library of drugs, labs, procedures, and calculators, plus an AI co-pilot for quick, cited answers. It also offers daily clinical news and NCLEX prep resources.

**Highlights:** Evidence-based reference library, AI nursing co-pilot, Nursing calculators, Daily clinical news feed, NCLEX prep resources, Privacy-focused design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NurseMind Pro Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| NurseMind Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| NurseMind Pro | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RNotes free?

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

### Is NurseMind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RNotes or NurseMind?

RNotes is rated higher. RNotes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while NurseMind averages 4.3 from 17 ratings.

### Do RNotes or NurseMind have ads?

Both RNotes and NurseMind show ads.

### Which is updated more often, RNotes or NurseMind?

RNotes ships an update every 5 months, and NurseMind every 5 days. Most recently, RNotes was updated on November 2, 2026 and NurseMind on October 31, 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.*