Comparison

Code Nurse vs VitalNote Nursing Toolkit

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

Head to head
About

Code Nurse

Features
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Empower your nursing with critical information! Code Nurse is the all-in-one app that gives nurses and students instant access to the essential knowledge they need to master any shift and ace exams. Your pocket-sized clinical companion has arrived! Your Ultimate Nursing Reference & Study Guide Stop wasting time with slow search engines, outdated textbooks, and endless clicking. Code Nurse is the powerful, on-the-go tool that gives you instant access to a comprehensive library of clinical knowledge, all designed to save you time and build your confidence on the floor. Your Pocket-Sized Clinical Companion • Cardiac Arrhythmias: Master recognition and treatment with detailed guides, videos, animations, and real EKG strips. • Labs & IV Meds: Instantly look up critical lab values and access a comprehensive guide to IV medications. • Trauma & RSI: Confidently handle emergencies with clear, actionable guides on trauma assessments and RSI tips. • Sepsis Criteria: Quickly reference the latest criteria for early identification and intervention. • Blood Administration: Follow clear, step-by-step guidelines for safe blood product administration. • Shift Report Templates: Streamline your workflow with organized, easy-to-use templates for a seamless shift change. A Smarter Way to Study & Learn • Anatomy: Deepen your understanding of human anatomy with detailed diagrams and clear explanations. • Fractures: Learn the names, definitions, and mechanisms of injury for the most common bone fractures. • EKG Placement: Perfect your EKG placement with visual guides and step-by-step instructions. • Vital Signs: Master vital sign norms across the lifespan, from pediatric to geriatric patients. • More Guides: From EKG placement to blood administration, our guides help you retain more information and build confidence for exams and clinicals. Download Code Nurse today and confidently navigate your studies and your shift with all the knowledge you need, right in your pocket.

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VitalNote Nursing Toolkit

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VitalNote is a nursing education app built for students, new graduates, and licensed nurses who want structured NCLEX and coursework preparation — in one place, on their own device. Whether you are in fundamentals, med-surg, pharmacology, or final exam review, VitalNote combines interactive study tools with a reference library designed for learning scenarios, not hospital charting. STUDY FOR THE NCLEX & YOUR CLASSES • 450+ practice questions with rationales across cardiac, pharmacology, delegation, prioritization, and more • Difficulty filters and category drills to target weak areas • Flashcards for medications, skills, pathophysiology, and terminology • ECG rhythm library and guided interpreter for pattern recognition practice • Prioritization, delegation, and clinical reasoning exercises • Anatomy atlas, nursing diagnoses, care planning frameworks, and pathophysiology review REFERENCE LIBRARY FOR LEARNING • Lab interpretation guides, ABG analysis, dosage math, and assessment scale tutorials • Mnemonics, abbreviations, electrolyte guides, and emergency pathway review for coursework • Practice worksheets for fictional scenarios (sample vitals, shift planning, and similar classroom exercises) • Every reference screen includes an education-only notice — use fictional values, not real patient data DESIGNED FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY • No account required — open the app and start studying • Works offline after install; legal pages bundled in the app • Data stays on your device — no cloud sync, no HealthKit, no data sent to us • Light and dark mode Terms of Use (EULA): https://exological.github.io/VitalNote/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://exological.github.io/VitalNote/privacy/

Screenshots

Code Nurse4 screens
VitalNote Nursing Toolkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Code Nurse at 13.0 against VitalNote Nursing Toolkit's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Code Nurse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and VitalNote Nursing Toolkit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Code Nurse versus VitalNote Nursing Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode NurseVitalNote Nursing Toolkit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMedEd Games, LLCAbdulrazaq Alonazi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Code Nurse

One-time1
  • Life Time App Access$9.99
2 purchases

VitalNote Nursing Toolkit

Subscriptions2
  • VitalNote Pro — Monthly$5.991 Month
  • VitalNote Pro — Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Code Nurse free?
Code Nurse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VitalNote Nursing Toolkit free?
VitalNote Nursing Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Code Nurse or VitalNote Nursing Toolkit have ads?
Neither Code Nurse nor VitalNote Nursing Toolkit shows ads.

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