# Connect Nursing vs NurseBrain® Synapse

The clearest difference is rating: Connect Nursing at 5.0 against NurseBrain® Synapse's 4.1. Connect Nursing also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.3 vs 17.6). NurseBrain® Synapse's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (31 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NurseBrain® Synapse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Connect Nursing asks for nothing beyond the download.

Connect Nursing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NurseBrain® Synapse has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Connect Nursing ships an update every 6 months, NurseBrain® Synapse weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect Nursing | NurseBrain® Synapse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-nursing/id1524456577/reviews)** | [4.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursebrain-synapse/id1528871626/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.3** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Cerner Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/391140243) | [Nursebrain LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528871628) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect Nursing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-nursing/id1524456577)

This app provides healthcare professionals with quick access to essential patient information on their mobile devices. It allows for reviewing patient details, managing medications with barcode verification, and communicating with care teams. It also supports associating medical devices with patients.

**Highlights:** Review patient information, View patient lists, Declare patient relationships, Administer medications with barcode scanning, Communicate with care team members, Associate medical devices with patients

**In-app purchases:** none


### NurseBrain® Synapse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursebrain-synapse/id1528871626)

Streamline your nursing workflow with a digital report sheet. Capture patient information, tasks, and notes efficiently throughout your shift. Generate organized reports and progress notes with ease, reducing manual rewriting and saving valuable time for patient care.

**Highlights:** Customizable digital brain sheets, Organized patient tracking, Efficient shift handoffs, Voice and quick note entry, PDF export for reports, HIPAA-compliant, SBAR format organization

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Access | $29.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Student Access | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Premium Access | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Organizes patient info and shifts
- 👍 Improves time management
- 👍 Enhances patient care
- 👍 Minimizes charting time (AI suggestions)
- 👍 Centralized information reduces stress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot sign up/create account
- 🐛 Cannot log in after signing up
- 🐛 Annoying to not see app without paying
- 🐛 Expensive monthly/yearly fee
- 🐛 Glitches and doesn't load

**Reported bugs**

- App won't let users sign up and make an account
- Cannot log in after signing up
- App glitches and won't load
- Cannot edit active patient list
- Patient list duplicates entries

**Requested features**

- Include more specialties, specifically for outpatients
- Add a 'Return' button for new lines in text fields
- Ability to time medications
- 24-hour clock option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect Nursing free?

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

### Is NurseBrain® Synapse free?

NurseBrain® Synapse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Connect Nursing or NurseBrain® Synapse?

Connect Nursing is rated higher. Connect Nursing averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NurseBrain® Synapse averages 4.1 from 31 ratings.

### Do Connect Nursing or NurseBrain® Synapse have ads?

Neither Connect Nursing nor NurseBrain® Synapse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Connect Nursing or NurseBrain® Synapse?

Connect Nursing ships an update every 6 months, and NurseBrain® Synapse weekly. Most recently, Connect Nursing was updated on October 13, 2026 and NurseBrain® Synapse on October 29, 2026.

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