# NurseBrain® Synapse vs NurseMagic

The clearest difference is rating: NurseMagic at 5.0 against NurseBrain® Synapse's 4.1. NurseMagic also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%). NurseBrain® Synapse's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NurseBrain® Synapse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and NurseMagic sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NurseMagic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of NurseBrain® Synapse's written reviews are positive against 100% of NurseMagic's.

NurseBrain® Synapse ships an update weekly, NurseMagic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NurseBrain® Synapse | NurseMagic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursebrain-synapse/id1528871626/reviews) | **[5.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursemagic/id6612007417/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nursebrain LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528871628) | [Amesite, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761253426) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### NurseMagic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursemagic/id6612007417)

This app provides AI-powered tools for nurses to streamline documentation, improve patient communication, and advance their careers. It offers features for writing notes, explaining medical jargon, assessing symptoms, and job searching.

**Highlights:** Write nursing notes in various formats, Communicate effectively with patients, Decode medical jargon and FDA drug info, Gain insights on patient symptoms, Explain medical practices simply, Build resume and cover letters, Job search support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NurseMagic Individual | $7.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NurseBrain® Synapse free?

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

### Is NurseMagic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NurseBrain® Synapse or NurseMagic?

NurseMagic is rated higher. NurseBrain® Synapse averages 4.1 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while NurseMagic averages 5.0 from 25 ratings.

### Do NurseBrain® Synapse or NurseMagic have ads?

Neither NurseBrain® Synapse nor NurseMagic shows ads.

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

NurseBrain® Synapse ships an update weekly, and NurseMagic every 3 weeks. Most recently, NurseBrain® Synapse was updated on October 29, 2026 and NurseMagic on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*