Comparison

Fusion Bedside vs Nicolab

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

Head to head
About

Fusion Bedside

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Fusion Bedside offers a personalised patient centric experience, before, during and after their hospital stay, all in one downloadable app. It offers the ability to communicate, enjoy entertainment, access personalised information and participate in care processes using their own device. For hospitals that means that their comprehensive, centrally managed Fusion portal can be accessed by patients also on their own iOS devices (BYOD). The functionalities within the app include communication (SIP-based video and audio communication, push based messaging), entertainment (TV, Radio, Relaxation, Audiobooks, etc.) personalised information (hospital-specific, treatment related, general interest and patient medical files via Electronic Medical Record etc.) and patient-centric digital processes (meal ordering, surveys, accounting & payment etc.). Patient authenticate themselves via securely generated username & passcode provided during admission and/or by mail, and can then be given personalized information related to their demographics, language, treatment and status (e.g. VIP), made possible through the connection with the Hospital Information System This app can be easily personalised for individual hospitals in regard to design, content, choice of application and user interface. For more information please contact info@careservant.com or call +31 853010203

About

Nicolab

This medical tool connects physicians with vital patient information, leveraging AI-analyzed scans and centralized data to streamline emergency care. It offers remote access to patient data, secure messaging, and advanced AI solutions for diagnostics.

Highlights
  • AI-analyzed patient scans
  • Centralized patient information
  • DICOM viewer for diagnostic use
  • Remote access to patient data
  • In-app secure messaging
  • Real-time screening
  • HIPAA, GDPR, and ISO compliant
Features
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Nicolab enables physicians by providing them with all vital information when it matters most. By connecting human & artificial intelligence, we can revolutionise emergency care. Connecting the right people at the right time with AI-analyzed patient scans and centralised patient information streamlines clinical care to prevent unnecessary delays to treatment. Nicolab Assist: - DICOM viewer certified for diagnostic use. - Cloud-based software - Remote access to patient data on any device - Easy-to-use interface - Instant notifications - Real-time screening - Patient forwarding - In-app secure messaging - Integration of AI solutions - HIPAA, GDPR and ISO compliant. StrokeViewer AI - LVO Detection & Location - Hemorrhage Detection - Collateral Assessment - CT Perfusion Analysis - ASPECTs scoring Also available on iPad.

Screenshots

Fusion Bedside4 screens
Nicolab4 screens

Verdict

The call

Fusion Bedside and Nicolab are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Fusion Bedside versus Nicolab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFusion BedsideNicolab
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB68 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperCareServant B.V.Nico.lab

In-app purchases

None

Fusion Bedside

No in-app purchases

None

Nicolab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fusion Bedside free?
Fusion Bedside is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nicolab free?
Nicolab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fusion Bedside or Nicolab have ads?
Neither Fusion Bedside nor Nicolab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fusion Bedside or Nicolab?
Fusion Bedside ships an update every 2 months, and Nicolab every 2 months. Most recently, Fusion Bedside was updated on October 2, 2026 and Nicolab on October 13, 2026.

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