# Little Shift vs Nursebook

The clearest difference is monetization model: Nursebook at freemium against Little Shift's subscription. Nursebook also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.6). Little Shift's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (63% vs 29%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Little Shift sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Nursebook sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Little Shift against 5.0 for Nursebook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Little Shift has 92 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Little Shift's written reviews are positive against 29% of Nursebook's.

Little Shift ships an update every 5 days, Nursebook every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Little Shift | Nursebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-shift-shift-tracker/id1292109100/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursebook-bula-e-semiologia/id1477523911/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **92** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **62.6% of reviews** | 29.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 50 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | [DocPocket Tecnologia da Informacao Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1245886720) | [AFYA PARTICIPACOES S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/721359922) |

## What reviewers say

### Little Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-shift-shift-tracker/id1292109100)

Organize your work schedule and track your income effortlessly. This app replaces manual methods like notepads and calendars, offering a secure and simple way to manage your shifts and earnings in one central location.

**Highlights:** Organize shifts, Track earnings, Recurring shifts, Sync across devices, Filter shift list, Automatic iCloud backups, Customizable shift colors

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


### Nursebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursebook-bula-e-semiologia/id1477523911)

This medical reference app provides nurses with essential information for daily clinical work. It includes a comprehensive drug guide, vaccination schedules, and tools for patient assessment and care protocols. Access vital nursing knowledge offline to streamline decision-making in various healthcare settings.

**Highlights:** Extensive drug guide with over 6,000 medications, Offline access to all content, Clinical decision support tools, Vaccination calendar, Nursing protocols and procedures, Medical calculators

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Assinatura Nursebook Mensal | $2.49 | per month |
| Assinatura Nursebook Mensal | $3.99 | per month |
| Assinatura Nursebook Mensal | $4.99 | per month |
| Assinatura Nursebook Mensal | $6.99 | per month |
| Assinatura Nursebook Semestral | $40.99 | per 6 months |
| Assinatura Nursebook - Anual | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Little Shift free?

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

### Is Nursebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Little Shift or Nursebook?

Nursebook is rated higher. Little Shift averages 4.9 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Nursebook averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Little Shift or Nursebook have ads?

Nursebook shows ads; Little Shift does not.

### Which is updated more often, Little Shift or Nursebook?

Little Shift ships an update every 5 days, and Nursebook every 3 weeks. Most recently, Little Shift was updated on October 29, 2026 and Nursebook on October 29, 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.*