Comparison

Guardian Note vs NASTi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Guardian Note

A secure, HIPAA-compliant messaging app for healthcare professionals to communicate with each other. It offers features like read receipts and message archiving, aiming to replace traditional callbacks and missed messages with efficient digital communication.

Highlights
  • HIPAA compliant communication
  • Secure messaging
  • Archive messages
  • Read receipts
  • Browser synchronization
Features
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Guardian Note is the simple solution for HIPAA compliant communication. Guardian Note is a secure, HIPAA compliant messaging system. Just like text messaging, it allows you to securely communicate with other physicians and healthcare professionals. Features include: Archive messages Add/Remove users Read Receipt Sync to browser No more waiting on callbacks and missed messages! Get started by creating your account online, download the app and sign in!

About

NASTi

This app streamlines shift management and communication for senior care facilities. Schedulers can quickly create and manage schedules, while employees can view their shifts, manage swaps, and track attendance. It facilitates real-time updates and direct messaging for seamless operations.

Highlights
  • Bulk schedule creation and publishing
  • Shift swap, claim, and call-off management
  • Real-time notifications
  • Employee schedule viewing
  • Attendance tracking with check-in/out
  • Direct messaging
  • Time-off request submission
Features
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We’re excited to introduce NASTi (Not just Another Scheduling Tool for the Industry), an innovative app designed to make shift management and communication seamless for Senior Care schedulers and employees. Key Features: For Schedulers: - Deploy to your community or facility in less than 2 hours. - Create and publish bulk schedules and shifts within minutes! - Approve or deny: - Shift swaps, up-for-grabs shifts, call-offs, open shift claims, and time-off requests. - Stay updated with real-time notifications. For Employees: - View your schedule anytime. - Manage your shifts by: - Swapping shifts, putting shifts up for grabs, calling off, and claiming open shifts. - See who else is working with you. - Check-In/Check-Out easily for accurate attendance tracking. - Submit time-off requests with ease. - Stay informed with announcements and notifications. - Message colleagues and schedulers directly. Why You’ll Love NASTi: - Simplifies scheduling and shift management. - Empowers employees with flexibility and control. - Ensures smooth, real-time communication. Download NASTi today and start managing your schedule with ease!

Screenshots

Guardian Note4 screens
NASTi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Guardian Note at 5.0 against NASTi's 2.6. Guardian Note also leads on device support (3 vs 1). NASTi's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Guardian Note holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NASTi has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guardian Note ships an update fortnightly, NASTi every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Guardian Note versus NASTi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuardian NoteNASTi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.6 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings114 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB65 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMediprocity Inc.Kare Technologies LLC

Customer experience

Guardian Note

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NASTi

All ratings14 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Guardian Note

No in-app purchases

None

NASTi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Guardian Note free?
Guardian Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NASTi free?
NASTi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Guardian Note or NASTi?
Guardian Note is rated higher. Guardian Note averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NASTi averages 2.6 from 14 ratings.
Do Guardian Note or NASTi have ads?
Neither Guardian Note nor NASTi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guardian Note or NASTi?
Guardian Note ships an update fortnightly, and NASTi every 2 weeks. Most recently, Guardian Note was updated on October 4, 2026 and NASTi on October 17, 2026.

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