# NurseBrain® Synapse vs Nurse Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Nurse Pro at 5.0 against NurseBrain® Synapse's 4.1. Nurse Pro also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and iOS requirement (13 vs 17.6). NurseBrain® Synapse's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). 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 Nurse Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nurse Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of NurseBrain® Synapse's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nurse Pro's.

NurseBrain® Synapse ships an update weekly, Nurse Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NurseBrain® Synapse | Nurse Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursebrain-synapse/id1528871626/reviews) | **[5.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nurse-pro/id6736911300/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nursebrain LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528871628) | [Agustin Ancaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773797329) |

## What reviewers say

### NurseBrain® Synapse

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

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

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


### Nurse Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nurse-pro/id6736911300)

This app offers quick, reliable guidance for nurses facing common medical challenges in busy hospital settings. It helps gather critical patient data, understand physician needs, and provides advice on physical exams and interventions. Users can gain confidence and reduce stress by being well-prepared for physician consultations.

**Highlights:** Quick medical guidance, Patient data gathering, Physician consultation prep, Physical exam guidance, Nursing intervention examples, Drug of the Week feature

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Access Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Access Yearly (Save 20%) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NurseBrain® Synapse free?

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

### Is Nurse Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NurseBrain® Synapse or Nurse Pro?

Nurse Pro is rated higher. NurseBrain® Synapse averages 4.1 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Nurse Pro averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.

### Do NurseBrain® Synapse or Nurse Pro have ads?

Neither NurseBrain® Synapse nor Nurse Pro shows ads.

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

NurseBrain® Synapse ships an update weekly, and Nurse Pro every 4 months. Most recently, NurseBrain® Synapse was updated on November 7, 2026 and Nurse Pro on November 8, 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.*