# Straight Nursing vs ScrubMate

The clearest difference is rating: ScrubMate at 5.0 against Straight Nursing's 4.5. Straight Nursing's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Straight Nursing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and ScrubMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScrubMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Straight Nursing has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Straight Nursing | ScrubMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/straight-nursing/id6450931211/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrubmate-nursing-study-app/id6755907448/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 33 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Digital Health Education LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695762532) | [ILLAOIDR TECHNOLOGIES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811603961) |

## What reviewers say

### Straight Nursing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/straight-nursing/id6450931211)

Prepare for nursing school exams and the NCLEX with a vast collection of flashcards. Study key nursing topics conveniently on your mobile device, anytime and anywhere. This app acts as a personal study companion for students.

**Highlights:** 5000+ nurse educator-written flashcards, Covers Med Surg, Pediatrics, Maternal-Newborn, Fundamentals, Mental Health, Easy tap-to-flip navigation, Lite version available for free, Upgrade for full access and missed question review, Ideal for nursing school exams and NCLEX

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Straight A Nursing | $5.99 | per month |
| Straight A Nursing | $49.99 | per year |


### ScrubMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrubmate-nursing-study-app/id6755907448)

This app provides nursing students with quick study tools for various scenarios, from daily refreshers to exam preparation. It includes drug information, vital signs, calculators, practice quizzes, and clinical checklists. An AI study builder and personalized review sessions enhance learning.

**Highlights:** Drug cards with nursing considerations, Vitals and normal ranges, Dosage and IV drip calculators, NCLEX-style quiz trainer, AI study builder, Clinical checklists and log, Rapid response simulator

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScrubMate Pro – Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| ScrubMate Pro – Yearly | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Straight Nursing free?

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

### Is ScrubMate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Straight Nursing or ScrubMate?

ScrubMate is rated higher. Straight Nursing averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while ScrubMate averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Straight Nursing or ScrubMate have ads?

Neither Straight Nursing nor ScrubMate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Straight Nursing or ScrubMate?

Straight Nursing ships an update fortnightly, and ScrubMate fortnightly. Most recently, Straight Nursing was updated on October 24, 2026 and ScrubMate on October 16, 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.*