Comparison

SeLECT score vs NIHSS Calculator

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

Head to head
About

SeLECT score

Features
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Risk of late seizures SeLECT predicts the absolute cumulative risk of late seizures after stroke. Late seizures are defined as spontaneous seizures occurring > 7 days after ischemic stroke. The 95% confidence interval for the risk estimates is given in brackets. Prediction time The user can choose a custom prediction time in months using the slider. The range is between 0 and 60 months. Prediction graph The prediction graph displays Kaplan Meier risk estimates for the calculated SeLECT value. X-axis is time in months, Y-axis is cumulative absolute risk in percent. The dotted line is the 95% confidence interval.

About

NIHSS Calculator

This tool helps healthcare professionals quickly and accurately calculate the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score. It features an intuitive interface for bedside use, providing instant severity grading and working offline.

Highlights
  • Complete 15-item NIHSS scoring
  • Real-time total score updates
  • Instant severity classification
  • Optimized for clinical use
  • Works fully offline
  • One-tap reset
Features
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NIHSS Calculator is a fast, accurate, and beautifully designed NIH Stroke Scale scoring tool, built for neurologists, stroke physicians, emergency doctors, nursing staff, and medical students working in acute stroke care. Designed by Dr Atif Elnil (MBBS MRCP, Stroke Unit St George's Hospital London UK), this app brings the complete 15-item NIHSS to your pocket with a clean, intuitive interface optimised for use at the bedside, in the emergency department, and on the stroke ward. WHAT'S INCLUDED All 15 NIHSS items scored in full: • 1a — Level of consciousness • 1b — LOC questions (month and age) • 1c — LOC commands (eyes and hand) • 2 — Best gaze • 3 — Visual fields • 4 — Facial palsy • 5a/5b — Motor arm (left and right, scored separately) • 6a/6b — Motor leg (left and right, scored separately) • 7 — Limb ataxia • 8 — Sensory • 9 — Best language (aphasia) • 10 — Dysarthria • 11 — Extinction and inattention INSTANT SEVERITY GRADING The total score updates in real time as you score each item, with immediate severity classification: • 0 — No stroke symptoms • 1–4 — Minor stroke • 5–10 — Moderate stroke • 11–15 — Moderate-severe stroke • 16–20 — Severe stroke • 21–42 — Very severe stroke DESIGNED FOR CLINICAL USE • Large, touch-friendly response buttons optimised for use with gloves or in a hurry • Progress indicator shows how many items have been scored • One-tap reset to start a new patient assessment • Works fully offline — no internet connection required • No login, no account, no data collected WHO IS THIS FOR? • Stroke physicians and neurologists • Emergency medicine doctors • Acute stroke nursing staff • Stroke specialist nurses and ANPs • Medical students on neurology and emergency placements • Paramedics and pre-hospital teams IMPORTANT NOTICE NIHSS Calculator is a clinical decision-support tool for use by qualified healthcare professionals. It does not recommend for or against thrombolysis or thrombectomy. All clinical decisions must be made by a qualified clinician using full clinical assessment and local guidelines. This application is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional clinical judgment, local guidelines, or specialist advice. Always follow institutional protocols and consult appropriate medical professionals when making treatment decisions.

Screenshots

SeLECT score3 screens
NIHSS Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SeLECT score at Free against NIHSS Calculator's $2.99. NIHSS Calculator's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

SeLECT score is free to download; NIHSS Calculator costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SeLECT score ships an update every 8 months, NIHSS Calculator every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 6 level
SeLECT score versus NIHSS Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeLECT scoreNIHSS Calculator
PriceFree — better$2.99
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#200 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB1 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMarian GalovicATIF ELNIL

In-app purchases

None

SeLECT score

No in-app purchases

None

NIHSS Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SeLECT score free?
SeLECT score is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NIHSS Calculator free?
NIHSS Calculator costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SeLECT score or NIHSS Calculator have ads?
Neither SeLECT score nor NIHSS Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SeLECT score or NIHSS Calculator?
SeLECT score ships an update every 8 months, and NIHSS Calculator every 5 weeks. Most recently, SeLECT score was updated on September 10, 2026 and NIHSS Calculator on September 19, 2026.

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