# NurseBrain® Synapse vs Safe

The clearest difference is rating: Safe at 4.3 against NurseBrain® Synapse's 4.1. Safe also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NurseBrain® Synapse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and Safe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Safe holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of NurseBrain® Synapse's written reviews are positive against 90% of Safe's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NurseBrain® Synapse | Safe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursebrain-synapse/id1528871626/reviews) | **[4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-staff/id6761635021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nursebrain LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528871628) | [Amber Soiland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890558120) |

## What reviewers say

### NurseBrain® Synapse

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

This app digitizes nursing report sheets, allowing nurses to manage their entire shift from a single, connected platform. It helps organize patient information, tasks, and notes, facilitating confident handoffs and efficient documentation.

**Highlights:** Customizable digital brain sheets, Real-time shift tracking, Organized patient handoff views, Voice and quick entry documentation, Generate progress notes and care plans, Cross-device compatibility (phone, watch)

**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


### Safe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-staff/id6761635021)

This app empowers nurses by providing tools to document workplace incidents and research potential employers. It offers a secure platform for logging safety concerns and accessing facility-specific data for informed career decisions.

**Highlights:** Document workplace violence and hazards, Secure auto-timestamped incident logs, Nationwide hospital transparency database, Anonymous nurse reviews and safety scores, Generate HR-ready PDF reports, Unit-level analytics on staffing and trends

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| English | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NurseBrain® Synapse free?

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

### Is Safe free?

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

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

Safe is rated higher. NurseBrain® Synapse averages 4.1 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Safe averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

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

Neither NurseBrain® Synapse nor Safe shows ads.

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

NurseBrain® Synapse ships an update weekly, and Safe weekly. Most recently, NurseBrain® Synapse was updated on October 16, 2026 and Safe on October 3, 2026.

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