# NurseBrain® Synapse vs Arrival Care

The clearest difference is rating: Arrival Care at 5.0 against NurseBrain® Synapse's 4.1. Arrival Care also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). NurseBrain® Synapse's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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. Arrival Care asks for nothing beyond the download.

Arrival Care 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of NurseBrain® Synapse's written reviews are positive against 100% of Arrival Care's.

NurseBrain® Synapse ships an update weekly, Arrival Care every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NurseBrain® Synapse | Arrival Care |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursebrain-synapse/id1528871626/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrival-care/id6744345681/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 158 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nursebrain LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528871628) | [Arrival Care LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807226784) |

## 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


### Arrival Care

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrival-care/id6744345681)

Connects patients with registered nurses for in-home visits and ongoing care management. Features include secure messaging, seamless scheduling, and personalized care reports to facilitate communication with other healthcare providers.

**Highlights:** On-demand nurse visits, In-app patient-nurse messaging, Seamless visit scheduling, Personalized care reports, Connect with healthcare providers

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NurseBrain® Synapse free?

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

### Is Arrival Care free?

Arrival Care is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NurseBrain® Synapse or Arrival Care?

Arrival Care is rated higher. NurseBrain® Synapse averages 4.1 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Arrival Care averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do NurseBrain® Synapse or Arrival Care have ads?

Neither NurseBrain® Synapse nor Arrival Care shows ads.

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

NurseBrain® Synapse ships an update weekly, and Arrival Care every 9 days. Most recently, NurseBrain® Synapse was updated on October 29, 2026 and Arrival Care on October 24, 2026.

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