Comparison

Neurology Pro vs NIHSS+

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

Head to head
About

Neurology Pro

This app assists healthcare professionals in generating differential diagnoses for neurological conditions. It offers a vast symptom database, links to medical references, and works offline for most features. Designed for specialists and students, it aids in clinical decision-making.

Highlights
  • Instant differential diagnosis generation
  • Links to PubMed and journal references
  • Over 800 symptoms, signs, and lab/imaging attributes
  • Offline functionality for most features
  • Access to specific medical journal links
  • Option to teach missing diagnoses
Features
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Knowledge-base synthesized by following Neurologists 1. Dr Vinny Wilson, M.D.(Internal Medicine), D.M.(Neurology). 2. Dr Vishnu VY, M.D.(Internal Medicine), D.M.(Neurology). Salient Features * Instant DDx with links to PubMed/Journal References for suggested DDx. * >800 symptoms/signs/lab/imaging attributes to choose from. * Most Features work without internet access. * Designed for Neurologists, Neurology Residents, General Physicians and Healthcare workers in neurology. * Get Specific PubMed, Google Scholar, UpToDate, Lancet, Neurology, Stroke, JAMA, NEJM reference Links that are relevant to the clinical query and derived diagnosis(requires internet access). * Option to teach missing DDx to Neurology Pro. * Read fetched articles/abstracts within the app. Publications in Journals The knowledge-base synthesized by academic Neurologists has been discussed and validated in a scientific paper shown below. * QJM: An International Journal of Medicine https://academic.oup.com/qjmed/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/qjmed/hcz106/5488960?redirectedFrom=PDF The algorithm powering this app was selected at the following Conferences *World Congress of Neurology, Kyoto 2018. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022510X17326199 *World Stroke Congress, Montreal, 2018(Young Investigator Award). https://worldstrokecongress.org/2018/scientific-information/young-investigator-award#.XBb3u6eB2Rs The app is easy to navigate, allowing you to browse contents or search the text. INTENDED FOR EDUCATION OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ONLY AND NOT AS A DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT REFERENCE FOR THE GENERAL POPULATION www.neurologyprofessional.com Terms of Use https://www.neurologyprofessional.com/Home/Disclaimer Yearly/Monthly Auto-Renewable Subscription • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at $59.99/Year or $9.99/Month. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable

About

NIHSS+

This app provides a digital learning format for evaluating stroke symptoms based on the established NIHSS scale. It offers guidance for accurate stroke assessment, tips, and support for telestroke situations, intended for educational purposes.

Highlights
  • Stroke symptom evaluation
  • Digital learning format
  • Accurate stroke assessment guidance
  • Tips and tricks for assessment
  • Telestroke situation support
  • Educational training
Features
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Since the initial release in 1990, the NIHSS has been a standard for evaluating stroke symptoms in patient diagnosis. With the proven success in quickly identifying patients using the Stroke Scale, NIHSS+ utilizes the same fundamentals in a different learning format more suited for today's technology. Guided by Dr. Lyden, in digital form, you can quickly explore all possible deficits for an accurate stroke assessment, get tips and tricks, and be guided through telestroke situations. The information provided in this training and certification app is for educational purposes only, and does not substitute for professional medical advice. If seeking medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, consult a medical professional or a healthcare provider.

Screenshots

Neurology Pro4 screens
NIHSS+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Neurology Pro at 5.0 against NIHSS+'s 4.4. Neurology Pro also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 16.0). NIHSS+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neurology Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. NIHSS+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Neurology Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Neurology Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, NIHSS+ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Neurology Pro versus NIHSS+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeurology ProNIHSS+
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.4 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings48 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size232 MB148 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDhannya Itty MathewApex Innovations

Customer experience

Neurology Pro

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NIHSS+

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Neurology Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription14 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

NIHSS+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Neurology Pro free?
Neurology Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NIHSS+ free?
NIHSS+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Neurology Pro or NIHSS+?
Neurology Pro is rated higher. Neurology Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NIHSS+ averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.
Do Neurology Pro or NIHSS+ have ads?
Neither Neurology Pro nor NIHSS+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Neurology Pro or NIHSS+?
Neurology Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and NIHSS+ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Neurology Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and NIHSS+ on October 25, 2026.

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