# CareWare vs NurseClock

The clearest difference is rating: NurseClock at 5.0 against CareWare's 2.0. CareWare's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NurseClock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CareWare asks for nothing beyond the download.

NurseClock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CareWare | NurseClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/careware/id6471141478/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nurseclock/id6758857573/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Care Systems Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498713190) | [Jose Montes De Oca Morfin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875301848) |

## What reviewers say

### CareWare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/careware/id6471141478)

Manage your work schedule and personal dashboard on the go. This app allows employees to view their schedules, make requests, and publish their availability through a secure authentication process.

**Highlights:** Personal Dashboards, View Schedules, Make Requests, Publish Availability, Secure Authentication

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### NurseClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nurseclock/id6758857573)

This alarm app is tailored for nurses and shift workers with irregular schedules. It allows users to set alarms for specific work dates rather than just daily or weekly repeats, simplifying wake-up routines for rotating shifts.

**Highlights:** Set alarms for specific dates, Batch-create alarms for entire week, Monthly calendar view of alarms, Customizable sounds and snooze, Auto-delete old alarms, Import schedules from NurseGrid (Pro), Automatic calendar sync (Pro)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NurseClock Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| NurseClock Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CareWare free?

CareWare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NurseClock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CareWare or NurseClock?

NurseClock is rated higher. CareWare averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NurseClock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CareWare or NurseClock have ads?

Neither CareWare nor NurseClock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CareWare or NurseClock?

CareWare ships an update every 3 months, and NurseClock every 3 months. Most recently, CareWare was updated on October 24, 2026 and NurseClock on October 15, 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.*