Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN vs HCMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN
Prepare for the NCLEX-RN exam with a comprehensive review and over 6,000 practice questions. Features include study modes, personalized quizzes, progress tracking, and expert support. Unlock full access with an in-app purchase.
- Comprehensive content review
- 6000+ NCLEX-style questions
- Next Generation NCLEX questions
- Customizable quizzes
- Study goals and reminders
- Performance tracking and stats
- Ask-an-expert service
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Often called the ‘the best NCLEX® exam review book ever,’ Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, provides everything you need to prepare for the NCLEX exam — complete content review and 6000+ NCLEX examination-style questions. Skyscape's App is based on the print edition of often called the ‘the best NCLEX® exam review book ever', Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination. Provides everything you need to prepare for the NCLEX exam — complete content review and 6,000+ NCLEX examination-style questions. "Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample Chapters and 125 practice questions. In-App purchase required to unlock 6000+ questions. App Features * Study Mode - Course Review Chapters with questions - NCLEX Exam Preparedness Quizzes - Next Generation NCLEX Questions - Filter Questions by: - NCSBN categories - Nursing Content - Concepts - Cognitive level - Nursing Process * Get Started and create a Quiz (Select topic, number of questions - Pause and resume anytime) * Study Goals with reminders * Stats (View details on topics mastered so you can focus on weak areas) * Bookmark tricky questions and add notes - Creating flashcards * ASK-AN-EXPERT - Nurse educators are on standby. Free service from Skyscape, response within 24 hours. * UNIQUE! A detailed test-taking strategy and rationale * Inclusion of all alternate item format questions to give users practice with mastering prioritizing, decision-making, and critical thinking skills. * Multiple responses * Prioritizing [ordered response] * Fill-in-the-blank * Figure/illustration [hot spot] * Chart/exhibit video * Audio questions * UNIQUE! Priority Nursing Action boxes list actions for clinical emergent situations requiring immediate action, including a detailed rationale and textbook reference. * UNIQUE! Pyramid Alert! boxes spotlight important nursing concepts and procedures and include tips and shortcuts for remembering key information. * UNIQUE! Priority concepts call-outs highlight specific concepts related to nursing practice. Concepts have been updated to reflect the latest Giddens: Concepts for Nursing Practice text. Educators - Make NCLEX prep part of the curriculum with hundreds of example questions The Skyscape App/Platform includes a Faculty Web Dashboard * Filter question bank * Content area for "Content-based" curriculum * Priority concepts for "Concept-based" curriculum * Cognitive level * Client needs * Integrated Process Set assignments and view students progress - Contact Sales@skyscape.com for a no-obligation demonstration Students - Prepare for NCLEX "Anytime - Anywhere" with 6000+ practice questions * The app tracks metrics on attempted questions so you can focus on your "Knowledge" gaps * Correct answer after the first attempt * Correct answer after multiple attempts * Bookmarked questions with notes After the Exam - The candidate Performance Report gives a summary of how you performed in and a description of the content area with a list of topics related to it. Your performance in each area is described in one of the following ways Above the Passing Standard * Near the Passing Standard * Below the Passing Standard * Use the report and filters questions to brush-up on weak areas
HCMS
This app helps caregivers manage their schedules, clock in and out of patient visits, and communicate with their agency. It provides directions to patient homes, allows for visit notes, and enables real-time case broadcasting.
- Clock-in/out for visits
- View schedules and patient info
- Get directions to patient homes
- Communicate with agency
- Accept/reject new cases
- Add visit notes with text, image, audio
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HCMS-EVV Mobile Application The HCMS-EVV Mobile App empowers caregivers with an easy-to-use app to clock-in and out right from their smartphone. Seamlessly connected to their agency and available in multiple languages, the Mobile App allows caregivers to view their schedules, get directions to the patient’s home, clock in and out, communicate with their agency, and accept new cases – all while on-the-go. Electronic Visit Verification (EVV): lock-In and Clock-Out with the simple tap of a button. Whether the visit occurs in the home, or out in the community, HCMS-EVV will verify the start of the visit by matching an approved patient address to the clock-in GPS coordinates. Scheduling: See your scheduled visits in real-time. View patient info like demographics, plan of care tasks specific to the patient, and directions to the patient’s home. Case Broadcasting: Get immediate notifications when a shift becomes available and request or reject it on the spot. Visit Notes: Easily add comprehensive visit notes, including text, image, and/or recorded audio. Messaging: Communicate with your agency in real-time through the App’s Message Center.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HCMS at none against Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN's 9. HCMS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 3) and chart position (#109 vs unranked). On price, rating and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. HCMS asks for nothing beyond the download.
HCMS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN has 13K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN ships an update every 3 months, HCMS every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN | HCMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (13K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #109 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skyscape Medpresso Inc | The Fleurantin Corp |
Customer experience
Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN
HCMS
Bugs and requests
Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN
Reported bugs
4 issues- Questions not loading correctly
- App crashing after completing questions
- Subscription not working as expected
- Incorrect answer options displayed
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to highlight and save notes
- Search function for specific topics
- Landscape mode for tablets
- Dark mode option
HCMS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN
- All in One to Pass NCLEX Exam3 Days trial$29.991 Month
- 1 Month Subscription$39.991 Month
- 3 Month Subscription$49.993 Months
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- 25% off-CRNCLEX-RN 1Y Sub$52.991 Year
- CRNCLEX-RN 1 Year offer Sub$55.991 Year
- CRNCLEX-RN - 1 Year offer Sub$55.991 Year
- 20% off-CRNCLEX-RN 1Y Sub$55.991 Year
- 15% off-CRNCLEX-RN 1Y Sub$59.991 Year
- Unlimited Success$69.991 Year
HCMS
No in-app purchases
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