The NIHSS vs NIHSS+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The NIHSS
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The scope or application of the NIHSS is to advance and co-ordinate scholarship, research and ethical practice in the fields of Humanities and the Social Sciences (HSS) within and through the existing public universities and those to be established or declared in future as public Universities. This app connects and enhances collaboration amongst doctoral candidates, postdoctoral candidates, mentors, and other stakeholders located at different universities in different provinces and regions.
NIHSS+
This app provides a digital learning format for evaluating stroke symptoms based on the established NIHSS scale. It offers guidance for accurate stroke assessment, tips, and support for telestroke situations, intended for educational purposes.
- Stroke symptom evaluation
- Digital learning format
- Accurate stroke assessment guidance
- Tips and tricks for assessment
- Telestroke situation support
- Educational training
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Since the initial release in 1990, the NIHSS has been a standard for evaluating stroke symptoms in patient diagnosis. With the proven success in quickly identifying patients using the Stroke Scale, NIHSS+ utilizes the same fundamentals in a different learning format more suited for today's technology. Guided by Dr. Lyden, in digital form, you can quickly explore all possible deficits for an accurate stroke assessment, get tips and tricks, and be guided through telestroke situations. The information provided in this training and certification app is for educational purposes only, and does not substitute for professional medical advice. If seeking medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, consult a medical professional or a healthcare provider.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NIHSS+ at every 2 weeks against The NIHSS's every 7 months. The NIHSS's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The NIHSS ships an update every 7 months, NIHSS+ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The NIHSS | NIHSS+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 190 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Pace Online | Apex Innovations |
In-app purchases
The NIHSS
No in-app purchases
NIHSS+
No in-app purchases
Questions
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