# Nursing Essentials vs VIKAND Connect

The clearest difference is rating: VIKAND Connect at 5.0 against Nursing Essentials's 4.0. VIKAND Connect also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Nursing Essentials's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

VIKAND Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nursing Essentials has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Nursing Essentials ships an update every 3 months, VIKAND Connect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nursing Essentials | VIKAND Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursing-essentials-pkt-guide/id1319846926/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vikand-connect/id1540289784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 149 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Skyscape Medpresso Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/818609416) | [Vikand Solutions INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540289786) |

## What reviewers say

### Nursing Essentials

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursing-essentials-pkt-guide/id1319846926)

This app provides a comprehensive collection of medical information and tools for nurses, including drug and disease monographs, lab test values, and clinical calculators. It offers quick access to essential data for both students and practicing nurses, with offline functionality and smart search capabilities.

**Highlights:** Drug and disease monographs, Lab test values, Clinical calculators, Nursing skills guides, SmartSearch technology, Offline access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### VIKAND Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vikand-connect/id1540289784)

Connect with shore-based maritime medical professionals from anywhere at sea. This service offers secure satellite communication for remote consultations, including crew check-ups and mental wellness support.

**Highlights:** Remote medical consultations, Shore-based maritime medical professionals, Secure satellite communication, Audio, video, and text communication, Crew check-ups, Mental wellness support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nursing Essentials free?

Nursing Essentials is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VIKAND Connect free?

VIKAND Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nursing Essentials or VIKAND Connect?

VIKAND Connect is rated higher. Nursing Essentials averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while VIKAND Connect averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Nursing Essentials or VIKAND Connect have ads?

Nursing Essentials shows ads; VIKAND Connect does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nursing Essentials or VIKAND Connect?

Nursing Essentials ships an update every 3 months, and VIKAND Connect every 5 weeks. Most recently, Nursing Essentials was updated on October 24, 2026 and VIKAND Connect on October 21, 2026.

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