# Nursing Central vs RNotes®

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nursing Central at 74% against RNotes®'s 0%. Nursing Central also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (10K vs 41). RNotes®'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nursing Central sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year and RNotes® sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nursing Central holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nursing Central has 10K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Nursing Central's written reviews are positive against 0% of RNotes®'s.

Nursing Central ships an update every 6 weeks, RNotes® every 7 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nursing Central | RNotes® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursing-central/id300420397/reviews)** | [4.5 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rnotes/id940109641/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | **74.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Unbound Medicine, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300420400) | [Unbound Medicine, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300420400) |

## What reviewers say

### Nursing Central

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursing-central/id300420397)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This comprehensive nursing app integrates multiple best-selling resources to provide quick access to vital clinical information. It offers detailed data on diseases, drugs, tests, and procedures, along with a medical dictionary and access to the PubMed database. Features include study tools, custom notes, and multimedia content to enhance learning and efficiency for healthcare professionals and students.

**Highlights:** Drug information with updates, Medical dictionary with 75,000+ entries, Laboratory and diagnostic test details, Disease and disorder information, PubMed database access, Exclusive study system (Grasp™), Custom notes and highlights

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intravenous Medications | $49.99 | per year |
| Drugs and Tools Renewal | $49.99 | per year |
| Nursing Central | $99.99 | per year |
| NCLEX-RN Quest | $19.99 | one-time |
| RNotes 5th Edition | $29.99 | one-time |
| RNotes | $29.99 | one-time |
| Disaster Nursing | $39.99 | one-time |
| Taylor's Clinical | $42.99 | one-time |
| Nurse's Pocket Guide | $49.99 | one-time |
| Nurse's Pocket Guide 16e | $49.99 | one-time |
| Nurses' Health Assessment | $59.99 | one-time |
| Nursing Central | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Comprehensive reference
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Quick access to information
- 👍 Helpful for nursing students and professionals
- 🚀 Centralized medical resources

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with new devices
- 🐛 Outdated content after subscription expires
- 🐛 Syncing and login problems
- 🐛 Slow performance and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account issues
- Syncing problems across devices
- Outdated content and lack of updates
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Offline access to content
- More detailed disease and medication information
- Integration with electronic medical records
- Video tutorials and demonstrations
- Improved search and filtering capabilities


### RNotes®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rnotes/id940109641)

This clinical reference app provides nurses and students with quick access to essential medical information, including guidelines, procedures, and exam preparation tools. It features full-color images, charts, and customizable notes to enhance patient care and learning.

**Highlights:** Quick-reference clinical nursing information, Updated AHA guidelines, Full-color images and charts, NCLEX exam topic indicators, Step-by-step procedures and assessment guidance, Customizable notes and highlights, Nursing alerts for critical safety information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RNotes® 4th Edition | $29.99 | one-time |
| RNotes® 5th Edition | $29.99 | one-time |
| RNotes | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nursing Central free?

Nursing Central is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RNotes® free?

RNotes® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nursing Central or RNotes®?

Nursing Central is rated higher. Nursing Central averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while RNotes® averages 4.5 from 41 ratings.

### Do Nursing Central or RNotes® have ads?

Neither Nursing Central nor RNotes® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nursing Central or RNotes®?

Nursing Central ships an update every 6 weeks, and RNotes® every 7 months. Most recently, Nursing Central was updated on September 24, 2026 and RNotes® on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*