Comparison

NeuroMind vs NeuroBuddy

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

Head to head
About

NeuroMind

This app provides a quick educational reference for neurosurgeons and neurologists, featuring over 140 scoring and classification systems with interpretations and sources. An optional subscription unlocks advanced calculators for estimating results and exploring influencing factors.

Highlights
  • 140+ scoring and classification systems
  • Interpretation and source publications
  • 34 calculators with explore view
  • Offline functionality
  • Favorites sync via iCloud
  • iPhone Duo layout optimization
Features
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NeuroMind is a quick educational reference for neurosurgeons, neurologists and trainees: more than 140 scoring and classification systems, each with its interpretation and the source publication. Scores are free. An optional subscription unlocks the calculators: choose the answers, see the estimate first, where the case falls among the score bands, and what would change the result. - Scores and classifications for brain, spine and nerves, grouped by topic, with search and favorites - 34 calculators with an explore view: result, band chart and "what would change it" - Works offline, on iPhone, iPad and Mac - Made for iPhone Duo: the layout follows the fold, with list and detail side by side when the phone is partly open and a stacked layout when it stands like a laptop - Favorites sync through your own iCloud - No ads, no tracking For education and quick reference by clinicians. Scores summarize study populations; they do not replace clinical judgment, local guidelines or the original publications. NeuroMind is not a medical device. Subscription: monthly or yearly, auto-renewing, managed in your Apple ID settings.

About

NeuroBuddy

This medical app provides neurologists and students with essential tools for practice. It includes interactive neurologic scales, a stroke assistant, patient case logging, and drug dosing calculators to streamline clinical workflows.

Highlights
  • Interactive neurologic scales (NIHSS)
  • NIHSS e-mailing for documentation
  • tPA assistant with stroke checklist
  • Door-to-needle timer
  • Patient case log
  • LP procedure log
  • Drug dosing calculators
Features
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NeuroBuddy is THE must-have mobile companion for neurologists and students. Designed by a neurology resident to make life just a little bit easier for residents, fellows, and attendings, it has several features that make it a comprehensive resource unlike any other available app: * Neurologic scales including an interactive NIHSS with instructions * E-mail your NIHSS to yourself for easy integration into notes and EHR documentation * A tPA assistant featuring an acute stroke checklist and door-to-needle timer * A patient case log * An LP procedure log * Drug dosing calculators

Screenshots

NeuroMind4 screens
NeuroBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NeuroBuddy at none against NeuroMind's 2. NeuroBuddy also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). NeuroMind's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NeuroMind sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. NeuroBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NeuroMind holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NeuroMind ships an update every 2 months, NeuroBuddy every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NeuroMind versus NeuroBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeuroMindNeuroBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB6 MB
Age rating+1717+
DeveloperDecisiX BVKapil Sachdeva

Customer experience

NeuroMind

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

NeuroBuddy

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NeuroMind

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited calculator access7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Unlimited calculator access7 Days trial$9.491 Year
None

NeuroBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NeuroMind free?
NeuroMind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NeuroBuddy free?
NeuroBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NeuroMind or NeuroBuddy?
NeuroMind is rated higher. NeuroMind averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while NeuroBuddy averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do NeuroMind or NeuroBuddy have ads?
Neither NeuroMind nor NeuroBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NeuroMind or NeuroBuddy?
NeuroMind ships an update every 2 months, and NeuroBuddy every 5 months. Most recently, NeuroMind was updated on November 6, 2026 and NeuroBuddy on November 1, 2026.

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