Comparison

Nursa vs Clipboard

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

Head to head
About

Nursa

This app connects healthcare professionals like CNAs, LPNs, and RNs with per diem shifts at local facilities. Clinicians can earn extra income or find full-time opportunities by picking up available shifts. Healthcare facilities can quickly fill their staffing needs by posting unfilled shifts.

Highlights
  • Pick up CNA, LPN, RN shifts
  • Earn extra money
  • Find full-time employment
  • Healthcare facilities post shifts
  • Set your own schedule
  • Work when and where you want
Features
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Nursa is the healthcare staffing marketplace that connects nursing professionals looking for flexible work with facilities that need qualified help—directly, without agencies or middlemen. Whether you’re a clinician picking up your next per diem shift or a facility manager filling a last-minute call-out, Nursa gets it done faster and at lower cost than traditional nurse staffing. For clinicians Pick up CNA, LPN, RN, and allied health shifts at hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and healthcare organizations across 31+ states. Set your own schedule and work on your terms. Browse nursing shifts near you: Filter by distance, pay, specialty, and schedule to find the PRN jobs that fit your life. No minimums, no commitments: Work one shift a month or five a week. You decide how much you take on. Unlock instant payment: Receive eligible payments instantly through Nursa Direct. No waiting for payday. Manage your credentials in one place: Upload and store your licenses, certifications, and documents. Rate and review facilities: See how other clinicians rated a facility before you accept a shift. Contribute your own reviews after working. For facilities Post open nursing shifts and connect with 400K+ verified, local clinicians. Fill staffing gaps in real time without agency markups or hidden fees. Post shifts for free: Only pay for completed shifts. Set your own rates and approve pricing before every post. No start-up costs and no surprise fees. Qualified, pre-verified clinicians: Every professional on the platform undergoes license verification, credential screening, and a robust background check process. Add your own facility-specific screening requirements to get the right clinician fit. Direct communication: Message clinicians directly to relay instructions or answer questions. No intermediary required. Try before you hire: Use per diem shifts as working interviews. Evaluate clinicians across multiple shifts before extending a full-time offer, reducing turnover and hiring costs. Set favorites and turn on Auto-Schedule: Instantly fill your open shifts with screening lists or your reliable bench of favorite clinicians. Scalable workforce management: From a single facility to a health system, Nursa scales with you. A public API integrates with your existing workforce management tools. Trusted by 3,100+ facilities and 400,000+ clinicians across 31+ states. Nursa is a technology marketplace built to improve patient care by making nurse staffing faster, more transparent, and more affordable for everyone involved. Download the app and get started today.

About

Clipboard

Find and apply for healthcare and education jobs with flexible scheduling. Get paid quickly after completing shifts and choose your preferred workplaces. Enjoy control over your work-life balance.

Highlights
  • Apply for jobs on a secure platform
  • Instant pay after shifts
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Book preferred shifts (AM, PM, NOC)
  • Choose preferred workplaces
  • Work-life balance focus
Features
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Start Working Now: Apply, onboard, and start picking up shifts fast. Get Paid Fast with Instant Pay: Work shifts and get paid within minutes for a small fee or within a few days for free. Make Your Own Schedule: Choose when, where, and how often you work. Pick the Shifts You Want: Browse AM, PM, overnight (NOC), and custom shifts that fit your goals. Work Where You Want: Access opportunities at workplaces you choose, with new shifts added regularly. Take Control of Your Work and Pay: Use your credentials to unlock flexibility, faster pay, and more control over your career. Background Location: Used to notify you of nearby shifts and track proximity as your shift approaches. Required for live tracking and ETAs. Continued use may impact battery life.

Screenshots

Nursa4 screens
Clipboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Clipboard at free against Nursa's free with in-app purchases. Clipboard also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 30%). On price, rating, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Nursa against 4.6 for Clipboard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.8K and 23K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Nursa's written reviews are positive against 41% of Clipboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nursa ships an update every 9 days, Clipboard every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Nursa versus Clipboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNursaClipboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.8K ratings) — better4.6 (23K ratings)
Positive reviews29.9% of reviews40.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.8K23K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#143#48 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB160 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNursa LLCClipboard Health

Customer experience

Nursa

All ratings7,755 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews204 reviews
Positive29.9%
Neutral9.3%
Negative60.8%

Clipboard

All ratings22,543 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews533 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral5.8%
Negative53.7%

User reviews

Nursa

From 7.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use app
  • 💰 Good pay
  • 🕰️ Flexible scheduling
  • 👍 Helpful customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy app with frequent crashes
  • 🔍 Difficult to find and filter shifts
  • ❌ Shifts get filled quickly or denied
  • 🕰️ Slow response times from facilities
  • 🚫 Strict cancellation policy

Clipboard

From 23K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Instant pay
  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 💡 Ability to pick up own shifts
  • 👍 Good shifts available
  • 👍 Friendly staff at facilities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Attendance policy issues
  • 💰 Low pay rates
  • 🤖 Poor customer service
  • 🤔 Unfair deactivation/suspension of accounts
  • 🤔 Facilities cancel shifts without notice

Bugs and requests

Nursa

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App frequently logs users out
  • Shift details not accurately reflected in app
  • Geolocation and search filters not working properly
  • Messaging and reporting features unreliable

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save search filters
  • Improved shift notification system
  • More transparent communication with facilities
  • Streamlined application and onboarding process

Clipboard

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when zooming in/out of map
  • Timesheet verification delays
  • Incorrect pay rates displayed

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add sitter positions
  • Improve communication and transparency
  • Implement more empathetic attendance policies

In-app purchases

None

Nursa

No in-app purchases

None

Clipboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nursa free?
Nursa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clipboard free?
Clipboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nursa or Clipboard?
Nursa is rated higher. Nursa averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Clipboard averages 4.6 from 23K ratings.
Do Nursa or Clipboard have ads?
Neither Nursa nor Clipboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nursa or Clipboard?
Nursa ships an update every 9 days, and Clipboard every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nursa was updated on September 28, 2026 and Clipboard on September 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, Nursa or Clipboard?
Nursa currently peaks at #143 in the App Store charts, and Clipboard at #48. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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