# NurseBrain® Synapse vs NurseScript

The clearest difference is update cadence: NurseScript at every 3 days against NurseBrain® Synapse's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and NurseScript sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NurseBrain® Synapse ships an update weekly, NurseScript every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NurseBrain® Synapse | NurseScript |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursebrain-synapse/id1528871626/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **31** | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nursebrain LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528871628) | [Shemaiah Sanders](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840058113) |

## 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


### NurseScript

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursescript-sbar-notes/id6752587129)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro + Voice | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro + Voice | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NurseBrain® Synapse free?

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

### Is NurseScript free?

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

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

Neither NurseBrain® Synapse nor NurseScript shows ads.

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

NurseBrain® Synapse ships an update weekly, and NurseScript every 3 days. Most recently, NurseBrain® Synapse was updated on November 3, 2026 and NurseScript on October 30, 2026.

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