ThinkNote vs ScrubRN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ThinkNote
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Am I ready to pass? That's the only question that matters in the final weeks before your NCLEX — and it's the question this app is built to answer. Set your exam date, work through the lessons, log your practice scores, and watch your readiness score update every day as test day gets closer. No more guessing. No more panic-scrolling Reddit at 2am asking if you're ready. YOUR READINESS SCORE • A personal readiness index built from your quiz results and practice scores • Updates as you study, so you can see yourself getting closer to test-ready • Set your own target and track your trend, day by day • An exam-day countdown that keeps your studying focused on what's left, not what's behind A LESSON LIBRARY THAT FEELS LIKE DUOLINGO, NOT A TEXTBOOK • High-yield audio lectures covering the most-tested NCLEX topics: labs and hormones, priority and delegation, pharmacology, cardiac, OB, psych, and more • Every lecture comes with a quiz, flashcards, and a one-page cram sheet • Listen podcast-style on your commute, then lock it in with practice questions • Bite-size by design — built for 20 minutes a day, not 8-hour library marathons BUILT FOR THE FINAL STRETCH • Made for the last weeks before your exam, when confidence matters as much as content • Track which topics are strong and which need one more pass • Cram sheets for the night before, so review takes minutes instead of hours WHY NURSING STUDENTS CHOOSE US • One clear number instead of scattered scores across five different apps • Real human support — email us and a person replies within 24 hours • Your data stays private. We never share your scores or study materials. Start free today. Your exam date is coming either way — walk in knowing you're ready. NCLEX® is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN®). This app is not endorsed, sponsored by, or affiliated with NCSBN®. PRIVACY FIRST Your study materials and quiz data stay private. We do not share your content with anyone. Questions or feedback? Contact us at support@thinkfirstai.app Terms of Service: https://thinkfirstai.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://thinkfirstai.app/privacy
ScrubRN
This app transforms NCLEX board preparation into an engaging daily habit. It offers focused, swipe-based questions with instant feedback and detailed rationales. Gamified elements like daily goals and streaks encourage consistent study, making learning efficient and enjoyable.
- Swipe-based question feed
- Instant feedback and rationales
- All NCLEX question types
- Realistic case studies
- Daily goals and streaks
- Practice by content area
- Progress tracking
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Studying for the NCLEX shouldn't feel like a textbook. Scrub RN turns NCLEX prep into something you'll actually open every day. Swipe through one focused NCLEX-style question at a time. Answer it, get instant feedback, and see a clear, one-line teaching insight on the spot. Want the full picture? Tap "Go deeper" for the complete rationale — including why each answer is right or wrong. Meet Scout, your study buddy who keeps you on track with daily goals and streaks that make showing up a habit. WHY NURSING STUDENTS LOVE SCRUB RN • Swipe-based feed — fast, focused, one question at a time • Instant rationales — learn the "why," not just the answer • Every NCLEX question type — single best answer, select-all-that-apply, cloze, highlight, and matrix • Realistic case studies — chained, scenario-based items like the real exam • Daily goals & streaks — turn cramming into a routine • Practice by category — drill the 8 NCLEX content areas • Track your progress — accuracy, weak areas, and a performance radar • Review missed questions & bookmark tricky ones BUILT FOR HOW YOU ACTUALLY STUDY Whether you've got five minutes between clinicals or an hour before bed, Scrub RN fits your schedule. No fluff, no endless menus — just the next question and the insight to nail it. Start with a 3-day free trial. Cancel anytime. Scrub RN is a study aid and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the NCSBN or the NCLEX examination. Privacy Policy: https://www.scrub-rn.app/#/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.scrub-rn.app/#/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ThinkNote at every 2 days against ScrubRN's every 5 days. 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
Both are free to download. ThinkNote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and ScrubRN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ThinkNote ships an update every 2 days, ScrubRN every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ThinkNote | ScrubRN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ali Basharat | Viktor Blais |
In-app purchases
ThinkNote
- ThinkFirst Pro Weekly$9.997 Days
- ThinkFirst Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
- ThinkFirst Pro Annual Discount3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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- ThinkFirst Pro Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
ScrubRN
- ScrubRN Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- ScrubRN Pro (Annual)3 Days trial$79.991 Year
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