# NurseThink® NoteBook vs NCLEX

The clearest difference is rating: NCLEX at 4.7 against NurseThink® NoteBook's 3.7. NCLEX also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (53 vs 3). NurseThink® NoteBook's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NurseThink® NoteBook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $47.99 per year and NCLEX sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NCLEX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NCLEX has 53 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NurseThink® NoteBook ships an update every 7 months, NCLEX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NurseThink® NoteBook | NCLEX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursethink-notebook/id1429661212/reviews) | **[4.7 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nclex-rn-prep-test/id6460218586/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Skyscape Medpresso Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/818609416) | [LEARNIFY LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735904144) |

## What reviewers say

### NurseThink® NoteBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursethink-notebook/id1429661212)

This app helps nursing students enhance critical thinking and clinical judgment through structured note-taking. It organizes information conceptually, aids in patient care application, and prepares users for exams like the NCLEX®.

**Highlights:** Conceptual organization, Searchable diagnosis index, High-frequency patient alerts, NCLEX® test plan alignment, Quality and safety competencies, Backup and restore notes, Grade tracker

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nurse Think Notes 1 Y sub | $47.99 | per year |
| Nurse Think Notes | $29.99 | one-time |


### NCLEX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nclex-rn-prep-test/id6460218586)

Prepare for NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN exams with over 3000 practice questions, realistic simulations, and comprehensive study resources. Features include a drug guide, case studies, flashcards, and progress tracking to build confidence for nursing students and professionals.

**Highlights:** 3000+ NCLEX-style questions, Realistic practice tests, Comprehensive study resources (Drug Guide, Case Studies, Flashcards), Daily practice questions, Smart learning tools (Audio Mode, Offline Mode), Progress tracking and analytics

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| 3 months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NurseThink® NoteBook free?

NurseThink® NoteBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NCLEX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NurseThink® NoteBook or NCLEX?

NCLEX is rated higher. NurseThink® NoteBook averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while NCLEX averages 4.7 from 53 ratings.

### Do NurseThink® NoteBook or NCLEX have ads?

Both NurseThink® NoteBook and NCLEX show ads.

### Which is updated more often, NurseThink® NoteBook or NCLEX?

NurseThink® NoteBook ships an update every 7 months, and NCLEX every 3 weeks. Most recently, NurseThink® NoteBook was updated on October 3, 2026 and NCLEX on October 6, 2026.

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