Scrubstr vs Along the Waves
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scrubstr
This app provides a centralized platform for travel nurses to share and access objective reviews of hospitals. Gain actionable insights to make informed decisions about your next assignment and start with confidence.
- Hospital reviews
- Objective information
- Travel nurse community
- Assignment confidence
- Centralized resource
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It is no secret that the hospital can make or break a travel assignment. While the travel nursing community has some scattered reports on the good, bad, and ugly of hospitals there has been no central resource for our shared experience. Until now. Scrubstr reviews give you actionable, objective information on hospitals in your area. Start your next assignment with confidence and a clear picture of what you are signing up for. Travel Nurses have a wealth of knowledge and experience. Scrubstr is where it all lives.
Along the Waves
Connect with other mothers through shared experiences and emotional support. This community offers a space to share feelings, celebrate milestones, and find encouragement during all stages of motherhood. Features include mood check-ins, shared moments, and small group connections.
- Mood Check-Ins
- Glimmers (moment sharing)
- Love Notes (encouragement)
- Micro-Groups for connection
- Mindful Moments meditations
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Motherhood was never meant to be done alone. Along the Waves is your emotional network for motherhood, designed to provide connection that feels meaningful, not overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating sleepless nights, celebrating first steps, or adjusting to an empty nest, this community gives you the space to connect, share, and feel seen. Features include: * Mood Check-Ins: Quickly share how you’re feeling and see you’re not alone. Glimmers: Capture and celebrate the little moments that make it all worth it. * Love Notes: Send encouragement to another mom who might need it today. * Micro-Groups: Be matched with moms in a similar stage for real, judgment-free connection. * Mindful Moments: Short meditations and reminders to help you reset, breathe, and keep going. From trying to conceive to the teenage years and beyond, Along the Waves reminds you: you already belong. Join us and ride the waves of motherhood together. All-access subscriptions available in monthly and annual terms Price: Displayed in-app according to local currency Privacy Policy: http://alongthewaves.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scrubstr at none against Along the Waves's 2. Along the Waves's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Along the Waves sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Scrubstr asks for nothing beyond the download.
Along the Waves holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 89 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Scrubstr's written reviews are positive against 97% of Along the Waves's.
Scrubstr ships an update monthly, Along the Waves fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scrubstr | Along the Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (28 ratings) | 4.8 (89 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | 96.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 | 89 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jared Shelton | Along the Waves LLC |
Customer experience
Scrubstr
Along the Waves
In-app purchases
Scrubstr
No in-app purchases
Along the Waves
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$76.991 Year
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