Comparison

NCLEX Kingdom RN vs Kno

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

Head to head
About

NCLEX Kingdom RN

Features
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Prepare for the NCLEX-RN with 4,000+ practice questions, full Next Gen NCLEX (NGN) coverage, and authentic clinical scenarios built for the way nurses actually learn. WHAT'S INSIDE 4,000+ practice questions covering every NCLEX-RN format: multiple choice, SATA (Select All That Apply), hot spot, case study, chart/exhibit, drag-and-drop, drop-down cloze, matrix, ordered response, highlight, bow tie, and fill-in-the-blank Full coverage of all 8 NCSBN Client Needs categories: Safety & Infection Control, Pharmacological & Parenteral Therapies, Management of Care, Physiological Adaptation, Reduction of Risk Potential, Health Promotion & Maintenance, Psychosocial Integrity, and Basic Care & Comfort Written rationales on every question, so you learn why, not just what Progress tracking across every clinical realm so you know where to focus next Daily, weekly, and monthly quests to keep your study habit consistent Real-time head-to-head duels with other nursing students in the Arena of Clinical Mastery Earn XP, unlock achievements, maintain streaks No ads. Ever. WHY IT FEELS DIFFERENT Studying for the NCLEX-RN is hard. We built NCLEX Kingdom: RN as a medieval fantasy RPG set in the Covenant of Praxis, so the hours pile up without feeling like a grind. You play a Healer fighting misinformation across 14 clinical realms. Every correct answer lands a hit. Every boss battle is a concept you need to master before exam day. It's still NCLEX-RN prep, all the way down. Just built to feel like progress, not punishment. FREE OR PREMIUM The first realm (Verdant Wards: Safety & Infection Control) and a library of practice questions are free forever. Unlock all 14 clinical realms, unlimited questions, the PvP Arena, and every avatar with Premium. Premium subscription: $14.99/month or $149.99/year (auto-renewing). Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the same price. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Service: https://nclexkingdom.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://nclexkingdom.com/privacy/ NCLEX-RN® is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN). NCLEX Kingdom: RN is not affiliated with, authorized, endorsed, or sponsored by NCSBN. This app is an educational study tool and is not a substitute for professional nursing education or medical advice.

About

Kno

This AI-powered study tool helps nursing students transform lecture notes into personalized study guides, flashcards, and practice quizzes. Engage in live multiplayer quiz battles with classmates or join study groups to enhance learning and retention.

Highlights
  • AI-generated study guides
  • AI flashcards
  • NCLEX-style practice questions
  • Multiplayer quiz battles
  • Study groups and chats
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Study smarter with Kno—the all-in-one AI-powered study companion built for nursing students. Kno transforms your lecture notes into personalized study guides, flashcards, and NCLEX-style quizzes in seconds. Study alone or compete with classmates using Arena, our live multiplayer quiz mode. Features: • AI-generated study guides • AI flashcards • NCLEX-style practice questions • Arena multiplayer quiz battles • Friends & study groups • Group chats • Light & Dark Mode • Progress tracking Whether you're preparing for your next exam or the NCLEX, Kno helps you study faster, retain more information, and stay motivated. Built by a nurse, for future nurses.

Screenshots

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Kno4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kno at daily against NCLEX Kingdom RN's every 4 months. NCLEX Kingdom RN's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NCLEX Kingdom RN ships an update every 4 months, Kno daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
NCLEX Kingdom RN versus Kno: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNCLEX Kingdom RNKno
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB5 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJason WilburnARIE MAG,E LOVE

In-app purchases

None

NCLEX Kingdom RN

No in-app purchases

None

Kno

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NCLEX Kingdom RN free?
NCLEX Kingdom RN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kno free?
Kno is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NCLEX Kingdom RN or Kno have ads?
Neither NCLEX Kingdom RN nor Kno shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NCLEX Kingdom RN or Kno?
NCLEX Kingdom RN ships an update every 4 months, and Kno daily. Most recently, NCLEX Kingdom RN was updated on November 5, 2026 and Kno on October 31, 2026.

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