Comparison

plusRN vs NurseMagic

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

Head to head
About

plusRN

This AI-powered clinical companion assists nursing students and professionals in developing clinical judgment and core competencies. It guides users through patient care scenarios and offers on-demand answers from an AI preceptor. The tool supports learning the nursing process and enhances confidence in providing safe, effective care.

Highlights
  • AI-enhanced clinical training
  • On-demand AI preceptor (Nurse Gia)
  • Clinical Judgement Measurement Model (CJMM) alignment
  • Real-world patient care scenarios
  • SBAR communication script
  • Best-practice skills and care tips
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WHAT IS plusRN? Your #1 Digital Preceptor plusRN is your personalized, AI-enhanced clinical training and reference tool, built to accelerate your journey to becoming an experienced nurse by strengthening your Clinical Judgement and Core Competencies. Now featuring Nurse Gia, your on-demand AI Preceptor, ready to answer any question related to nursing or the medical profession—24/7. Whether you need quick clinical insights, guidance on patient care, or help with assignments, Nurse Gia is here to support you every step of the way. HOW DO YOU USE plusRN? plusRN is your clinical companion at the bedside and beyond. It aligns with the Clinical Judgement Measurement Model (CJMM)—the new nursing process—to guide you through real-world patient care scenarios. Assess clinical findings and recognize/analyze cues Prioritize hypotheses and generate nursing/medical solutions Fill out your care plan and TAKE ACTION And when you need help—just ask Nurse Gia. WHO IS plusRN DESIGNED FOR? Nursing Students New Graduates (BSN, ADN, LPN) Preceptors and Clinical Instructors Practicing Nurses needing just-in-time support WHY USE plusRN? We know how important it is to feel confident and competent while caring for patients. plusRN empowers you with the tools and knowledge you need to provide safe, effective care—from bedside interventions to SBAR communication. With Nurse Gia, you never have to feel alone during clinicals or your first year on the job. PLUS UP YOUR CLINICAL JUDGEMENT plusRN guides you through each step of the CJMM: Assess a Clinical Finding – Use a systems-based approach to identify and analyze cues. Diagnose & Manage Care – Prioritize hypotheses and generate care plan solutions. Nursing Interventions – Take Action! Access best-practice skills and nursing care tips. Discharge Planning – Evaluate outcomes and prepare for next-level care. SBAR – Communicate effectively with our structured script. Ask Nurse Gia – Get immediate answers to nursing questions and clinical uncertainties. GET 2-WEEKS FREE ACCESS Explore all features, including unlimited questions to Nurse Gia, access to every clinical guide, and full reference functionality. Don't feel paralyzed while developing your clinical skills—build confidence faster with plusRN. TESTIMONIALS: “Using plusRN at the bedside gives me confidence during my clinicals.” — Brenna McClung, Student Nurse, San Diego State University “I wish I had plusRN in nursing school! It would have been really helpful in my first job in Med/Surg as well.” — Kelsey Moe, BSN, RN, St. Luke’s Medical Center THE STORY BEHIND plusRN We’re nurses too—and we’ve been where you are. Many schools and employers don’t fully prepare you to practice independently. That feeling of being overwhelmed? We get it. That’s why we created plusRN. Our content was written and reviewed by nurses with over 100+ years of combined clinical experience. With best-practice guidance and now AI support through Nurse Gia, plusRN is your go-to app to strengthen your clinical judgement and sharpen your nursing core. HOW TO GET STARTED: Download plusRN Open any topic to start strengthening your clinical judgement Ask Nurse Gia anything—24/7 AI preceptor access Reference best-practice points and take confident action Approach every patient like an experienced nurse Stop second-guessing yourself. Start becoming the nurse you want to be—faster. Download plusRN today for FREE. Privacy Policy: https://www.nexgenclinicaleducation.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.nexgenclinicaleducation.com/terms-of-use

About

NurseMagic

This app provides AI-powered tools for nurses to streamline documentation, improve patient communication, and advance their careers. It offers features for writing notes, explaining medical jargon, assessing symptoms, and job searching.

Highlights
  • Write nursing notes in various formats
  • Communicate effectively with patients
  • Decode medical jargon and FDA drug info
  • Gain insights on patient symptoms
  • Explain medical practices simply
  • Build resume and cover letters
  • Job search support
Features
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Get help creating documentation, communicating with patients, gaining insights on symptoms, and building your career, with advice and job search support – all in one app! NurseMagic™ gives you on-demand support for a full range of day-to-day tasks in an easy-to-use format – with demonstrated accuracy. Finish tedious tasks in a flash, get instant help with communications, and build your career with the most powerful AI tools for nursing professionals, all in one app! Designed by software experts working with nurses, NurseMagic™ helps you excel in patient care and in your career! The Write Nursing Notes feature enables you to create nursing notes in any format (SOAP, SOAPIER, Narrative, ISBAR, etc.) and for any situation (Progress, Behavioral, Discharge, etc.) – in seconds! Save content to easily copy into your records. Get help improving your notes with prompts for information. The Communicate with Compassion feature supports you in effectively communicating with patients and families in any situation – from gaining patient compliance to delivering tough news or resolving conflicts. You can also use Decode Medical Jargon and FDA Drug Info to pull information on medications directly from the FDA, helping you stay updated with official drug details. For insights on patient conditions, the Get Insights on Symptoms feature helps you assess patient symptoms, providing insights into their severity and possible causes. The Medical Practice Explanations and Technical Advice for Nurses features enable you to explain complex medical procedures or practices in simpler terms, ensuring patients and families can fully understand, with translation available. To ensure you also take care of your own well-being, the Navigate Job Challenges feature provides advice for handling any professional situation or career issue you might face. When it’s time to recharge, the Take a Wellness Break feature suggests relaxing activities that are tailored to your location and schedule. For career development, the Build a Resume feature helps you create a professional resume. You can also write a personalized cover letter using the Write a Cover Letter feature or use the Create a Professional Summary feature to generate a professional summary for social media or online profiles. If you’re in the midst of a job search, the Write Job Search Emails feature provides templates and guidance for crafting professional job search-related emails with ease. Why NurseMagic™? • The core technology that powers NurseMagic™ has beaten the average doctor on the USMLE by 15% (91% versus 76%) – and scores a whopping 93% on model NCLEX questions! • NurseMagic™ tools are informed by Nursing Ethics (ANA), and the users in 27 different professions (including RNs, LPNs, NPs, APRN-CNPs, EMTs, CNAs, medical technicians, imaging technologists and nursing students) are already using daily to make their jobs easier! • NurseMagic™ usage is spreading rapidly, giving users real professional advantage. Users hail from all 50 U.S. states and 6 nations. “I am thrilled to message the availability of NurseMagic. The app literally cuts the work that nurses have to do during a shift by over a third. NurseMagic is the answer to reducing stress for my audience.” – NurseMagic™ Influencer Paige Slayton “Nurses across professions are required to create and maintain accurate and detailed records on patient care. With this innovative tool, nurses can efficiently complete documentation tasks – using their own know-how and powered by AI to assure efficiency and ease of use.” – Dr. Deborah Lee, Ph.D., FNP, ACNP-BC, CHSE, Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan, Advisor to NurseMagic™ Privacy Policy: https://www.nursemagic.ai/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.nursemagic.ai/terms-of-service

Screenshots

plusRN4 screens
NurseMagic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NurseMagic at 5.0 against plusRN's 4.7. NurseMagic also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%). plusRN's advantage is ratings volume (279 vs 25) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. plusRN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and NurseMagic sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NurseMagic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: plusRN has 279 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of plusRN's written reviews are positive against 100% of NurseMagic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

plusRN ships an update every 2 weeks, NurseMagic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
plusRN versus NurseMagic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterplusRNNurseMagic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (279 ratings)5.0 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings279 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB2 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperIntuitive RN LLCAmesite, Inc.

Customer experience

plusRN

All ratings279 ratings
Positive98.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%

NurseMagic

All ratings25 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

plusRN

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to cancel subscription
  • Sign-up process has empty error messages
  • App glitches prevent sign-up

NurseMagic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

plusRN

Subscriptions3
  • PlusRN Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • PlusRN Yearly14 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • PlusRN Yearly14 Days trial$99.991 Year
1 purchases

NurseMagic

Subscriptions1
  • NurseMagic Individual$7.991 Month

Questions

Is plusRN free?
plusRN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NurseMagic free?
NurseMagic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, plusRN or NurseMagic?
NurseMagic is rated higher. plusRN averages 4.7 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while NurseMagic averages 5.0 from 25 ratings.
Do plusRN or NurseMagic have ads?
Neither plusRN nor NurseMagic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, plusRN or NurseMagic?
plusRN ships an update every 2 weeks, and NurseMagic every 3 weeks. Most recently, plusRN was updated on October 13, 2026 and NurseMagic on October 14, 2026.

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