Comparison

NIHSS Records vs Concise Neurology

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

Head to head
About

NIHSS Records

This comprehensive stroke assessment toolkit helps neurologists and stroke teams score validated scales, manage patient records, and utilize a stroke timer. It offers smart reminders for follow-ups and professional PDF/CSV export of patient reports.

Highlights
  • Score 19 validated stroke scales
  • Manage unified patient records
  • Stroke Timer with Live Activity
  • Smart reminders for follow-ups
  • One-tap PDF and CSV export
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
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NIHSS Records is the comprehensive stroke assessment toolkit for neurologists and stroke teams. Score 19 validated scales, look up the guidelines in plain language, manage patient records, run the stroke timer, and never miss a follow-up. THREE CORE PILLARS • Guideline Lookup — Ask any stroke question in plain language and get a concise answer drawn from published AHA/ASA stroke and cardiovascular guidelines. Every answer links to the official source, so at the bedside you reach the passage that matters in seconds — no digging through long PDFs. • Smart Reminders — A three-tier urgency system (routine / follow-up / critical) with custom templates. Schedule repeat NIHSS or any scale per patient, with post-thrombolysis presets at 1h / 2h / 24h / 7 days. • Professional Export — One-tap PDF and CSV export of patient reports for archives, research, and handover. Batch export multiple patients at once. MORE OF WHAT YOU GET • 19 stroke scales — NIHSS (2024 official update), mRS, GCS, ICH Score, Barthel Index, ABCD²/ABCD³-I, ASPECTS, CHA₂DS₂-VASc, HAS-BLED, ASCOD, DIAS-3, RACE, HAT, ASTRAL, Padua, and more • Unified patient records — Every scale for one patient in one place; compare scores across time and scale types • Stroke Timer Live Activity — DNT / tPA countdown on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, with IVT and EVT modes • Siri & Shortcuts — Open any scale from Spotlight, Shortcuts, or voice • Clinical tools — Endovascular Treatment Guidelines, tPA Checklist, tPA Angioedema Management, Post-tPA Hemorrhage Management, NOAC Dosing • Pro Subscription — Unlock Guideline lookup, batch export, advanced reminders, and more. Try free for 14 days. Disclaimer: NIHSS Records is designed only for healthcare professionals, not for the general public. Always apply your own clinical judgment. All tools and guidelines are suggestive and do not replace professional medical assessment. For feedback or questions: Email: support@medatlas.cc Twitter: @MedAppsTech Privacy Policy: https://medatlas.cc/en/nihss-records/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Concise Neurology

Features
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A concise and exam-focused learning resource designed to simplify neurology for fast understanding and confident application. This resource covers core neurological conditions with a strong emphasis on clinical reasoning, anatomical localization, and examination findings. Topics are presented in a structured manner to help learners identify patterns, localize lesions, and approach neurological problems systematically. Content is optimized for rapid revision and exam preparation, supporting performance in OSCEs, written assessments, and early clinical practice. Clear summaries reduce cognitive overload while maintaining clinical relevance. Suitable for medical students, junior doctors, and healthcare learners preparing for neurology examinations and improving confidence in neurological assessment. Key Features: - Concise neurology topic explanations - Clinical localization and examination focus - High-yield exam-oriented summaries - Structured content for rapid revision - Designed for OSCEs and university exams Terms of Use – https://rermedapps.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy – https://rermedapps.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

NIHSS Records4 screens
Concise Neurology4 screens

Verdict

The call

NIHSS Records and Concise Neurology are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. NIHSS Records sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Concise Neurology sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
NIHSS Records versus Concise Neurology: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNIHSS RecordsConcise Neurology
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB49 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBeijing Fate Med Technology Co., Ltd.RER MedApps

In-app purchases

15 purchases

NIHSS Records

Subscriptions5
  • Basic Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly14 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Scale Reminder Service$12.991 Year
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  • Basic Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time10
  • MRS$0.99
  • BI$1.99
  • CHADS2$1.99
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  • GCS$1.99
  • ICH$1.99
  • ABCD2$2.99
  • ASPECTS$2.99
  • CHA₂DS₂-VASc$2.99
  • ABCD³-I$3.99
  • Basic One-time Purchase$39.99
4 purchases

Concise Neurology

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monatlich$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access - 50% Off$24.99
  • Lifetime Access$49.99

Questions

Is NIHSS Records free?
NIHSS Records is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Concise Neurology free?
Concise Neurology is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NIHSS Records or Concise Neurology have ads?
Neither NIHSS Records nor Concise Neurology shows ads.

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