Comparison

Gutcare vs 18 Week Support

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

Head to head
About

Gutcare

Features
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Gutcare app helps nurses, carers and other medical staff to create an account, upload their certificates and maintain current fit to practice status. Care homes and hospitals can post shifts through the app for fast and easy notification to the allocated staff to view available vacancies and accept shifts. The app also helps the staff and employers to see their respective work history, payment history, timesheets etc.

About

18 Week Support

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Welcome to the 18 Week Support App – your all-in-one work companion. The 18 Week Support App is your central hub for managing every step of your work journey with us. Whether you're new to 18 Week Support or already on assignment, the app makes it simple to stay compliant, connected, and on top of your schedule.Built with your convenience in mind, it brings together everything you need in one secure, easy-to-use place – from recruitment and onboarding to booking and managing shifts. Key features: β€’ Streamlined onboarding – complete tasks and upload required documents directly in the app. No paperwork, no emails – just a clear, guided process to get you ready for work. β€’ Real-time compliance tracking – monitor your compliance status and get alerts for anything that needs attention, helping you stay prepared for every shift. β€’ Book and manage shifts – browse available assignments, book shifts that fit your schedule, and view all your upcoming work in one place. β€’ Notifications and updates – receive instant updates on new opportunities, shift changes and reminders, so you never miss a thing. β€’ Secure and easy to use – powered by Bullhorn’s trusted technology, your information stays safe while giving you a smooth, reliable experience. The 18 Week Support App puts everything you need in one place – so you can focus on what matters.

Screenshots

Gutcare4 screens
18 Week Support4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gutcare at every 2 months against 18 Week Support's every 13 months. Gutcare also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gutcare ships an update every 2 months, 18 Week Support every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Gutcare versus 18 Week Support: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGutcare18 Week Support
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months β€” betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size40 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperByte River18 Week Support Limited

In-app purchases

None

Gutcare

No in-app purchases

None

18 Week Support

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gutcare free?
Gutcare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 18 Week Support free?
18 Week Support is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gutcare or 18 Week Support have ads?
Neither Gutcare nor 18 Week Support shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gutcare or 18 Week Support?
Gutcare ships an update every 2 months, and 18 Week Support every 13 months. Most recently, Gutcare was updated on October 4, 2026 and 18 Week Support on October 17, 2026.

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