Comparison

Nurse's Pocket Guide vs BLS Prep

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

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About

Nurse's Pocket Guide

This app assists nurses in creating accurate nursing diagnoses and care plans. It provides detailed information for over 400 medical conditions, including definitions, interventions, and documentation guidelines. Users can also search by patient symptom to find related diagnoses.

Highlights
  • 400+ medical conditions with nursing diagnoses
  • NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model updates
  • NANDA-I and ICNP diagnoses
  • Prioritized actions/interventions with rationales
  • Care plan guides
  • NIC and NOC labels
  • Full text search
Features
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Make accurate nursing diagnoses and develop effective care plans with this comprehensive app. Each diagnosis listing includes a definition, related factors, defining characteristics, prioritized actions/interventions, NIC/NOC classifications, and documentation guidelines. Or, choose by patient symptom and link directly to associated nursing diagnoses. Features of Nurse’s Pocket Guide include: • 400+ medical conditions with associated nursing diagnoses • NEW! Each diagnosis updated to incorporate the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM) terminology • NEW! Completely up to date with diagnoses from the latest NANDA-I and ICNP (International Classification for Nursing Practice), broadening students’ understanding of the standardized nursing languages they’ll encounter throughout their careers. • Defining characteristics presented subjectively and objectively • Actions/Interventions organized by nursing priority with rationales. • Care plan guides • Icons for cultural, collaborative, community/home care, diagnostic studies, pediatric/geriatric/lifespan, and medications • NIC and NOC labels for each diagnosis • Full Text Search helps you find topics quickly • Highlight and make notes within any entry • “Favorites” for bookmarking important entries • Personalize your app with highlights and notes Authors: Marilynn E. Doenges, APRN, BC; Mary Francis Moorhouse, RN, MSN, CRRN, LNC Publisher: F.A. Davis Powered by: Unbound Medicine

About

BLS Prep

Master Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with this comprehensive study tool. It offers realistic practice questions, mock exams, and expert-developed content aligned with the latest official guidelines. Prepare confidently for your BLS exam with detailed explanations and performance analytics.

Highlights
  • Realistic BLS-style practice questions
  • Aligned with official BLS guidelines
  • Developed by industry experts
  • Personalized study plan
  • Full-length mock exams
  • Performance analytics
  • Latest updated content
Features
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Build the knowledge and confidence needed to pass your Basic Life Support (BLS) certification exam with a complete, professionally designed preparation tool. This app follows the most recent official BLS curriculum and guidelines, providing accurate and realistic study materials developed by experienced instructors, healthcare providers, and industry experts. Designed for serious learners and healthcare professionals, this app strengthens your understanding of essential life-saving skills including CPR for adults, children, and infants, AED operation, rescue breathing, choking response, team dynamics, and emergency procedures. With detailed explanations, realistic practice questions, and full-length mock exams, this resource offers a structured and reliable path toward successful BLS certification. This is a one-time purchase with no subscriptions, no in-app purchases, and no additional fees. All future content updates are included permanently. Features Realistic BLS-Style Practice Questions: Practice with a large, curated question bank designed to reflect the official BLS exam format and difficulty level. Aligned with Official BLS Guidelines: Content based on the latest recognized BLS curriculum, covering CPR techniques, AED operation, safety, choking interventions, and emergency response best practices. Developed by Industry Experts: Written by certified BLS instructors, emergency responders, and healthcare professionals with real-world experience. Personalized Study Plan: Adaptive tools help identify your strengths and weaknesses and guide you toward an efficient, customized study approach. Full-Length Mock Exams: Timed simulations replicate the actual BLS testing experience to help improve pacing, retention, and confidence. Performance Analytics: Track your progress through detailed domain-level performance reports, accuracy data, and readiness indicators. Latest Updated Content: All materials are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect current standards and guideline updates. One-Time Purchase: Lifetime access with no subscriptions, renewals, or additional purchase requirements. Why Choose This App • Based on the official and most current BLS curriculum • Developed by certified instructors and emergency-care specialists • Structured to support efficient study and strong exam outcomes • One-time purchase offering full, permanent access • Designed to support confident preparation and passing success Who It Is For • Candidates preparing for BLS certification exams • Healthcare professionals requiring BLS renewal • Students in nursing, allied health, and emergency-care programs • Anyone seeking a reliable, comprehensive BLS study resource

Screenshots

Nurse's Pocket Guide4 screens
BLS Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nurse's Pocket Guide at Free against BLS Prep's $19.99. Nurse's Pocket Guide also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (176 vs 1). BLS Prep's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Nurse's Pocket Guide is free to download; BLS Prep costs $19.99 up front. Nurse's Pocket Guide sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. BLS Prep asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nurse's Pocket Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nurse's Pocket Guide has 176 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Nurse's Pocket Guide versus BLS Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNurse's Pocket GuideBLS Prep
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating4.5 (176 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings176 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 13 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#199 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB75 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperUnbound Medicine, Inc.Medical Relevant Inc

Customer experience

Nurse's Pocket Guide

All ratings176 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative40.9%

BLS Prep

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Nurse's Pocket Guide

One-time2
  • Nurse's Pocket Guide$49.99
  • Nurse's Pocket Guide$59.99
None

BLS Prep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nurse's Pocket Guide free?
Nurse's Pocket Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BLS Prep free?
BLS Prep costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nurse's Pocket Guide or BLS Prep?
Nurse's Pocket Guide is rated higher. Nurse's Pocket Guide averages 4.5 out of 5 from 176 ratings, while BLS Prep averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Nurse's Pocket Guide or BLS Prep have ads?
Neither Nurse's Pocket Guide nor BLS Prep shows ads.

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