Comparison

RemindRN ~ Nurse Shift Tracker vs Nurse Tempo

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

Head to head
About

RemindRN ~ Nurse Shift Tracker

Features
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RemindRN is a shift management tool designed for nurses and clinical staff who need to stay on top of hourly charting, patient rooms, timers, and documentation — without the clutter of paper or the risk of entering data into the wrong system. WHAT IT DOES - Patient Room Tracking — Add rooms for each patient and monitor hourly charting status at a glance. Color-coded urgency indicators (red/yellow/green) tell you exactly what's overdue, due now, or on track. - Hourly Activity Log — Each room has a 14-slot hourly grid matching your shift window. Log notes per hour, mark slots complete, and get lock-screen reminders when it's time to chart. - Custom Timers & Alerts — Set countdown or count-up timers for any clinical need — IV changes, wound care, medication windows. Timers fire on your lock screen and Apple Watch even when the app is backgrounded. - Lunch Break Timer — Clock out for a 30 or 60-minute break with a native notification that fires when your break is ending, so you never lose track of time. - Documentation Checklist — A built-in checklist covers standard nursing documentation items (Print Strip, Assess, Focused, Safety, Pain, Meds, IV/Lines, and more). Customize it to match your unit's workflow. - Bidirectional Task Sync — Completing a documentation item automatically marks the linked hourly slot done, and vice versa. Everything stays in sync without extra taps. - Recurring Tasks — Add recurring tasks at Q1, Q2, Q4, Q6, or Q8 intervals and RemindRN will populate them across your entire shift grid automatically. - Shift Backup & Restore — Export your shift data as a JSON file and restore it anytime. Useful for handoff notes or personal records. BUILT FOR PRIVACY All data is stored locally on your device. RemindRN does not collect, transmit, or sync any information to external servers. No account is required. No login. Nothing leaves your phone. RemindRN is a shift organization tool for clinical staff. It is not an FDA-regulated medical device and is not intended for clinical decision-making. Do not enter patient health information (PHI) into this app. NOTIFICATIONS RemindRN uses iOS local notifications to alert you when hourly charting is due, timers expire, and lunch breaks end. Notifications work on the lock screen and Apple Watch. No push notifications or internet connection required. DESIGNED FOR YOUR SHIFT Supports day shifts (6 AM or 7 AM start) and night shifts (6 PM or 7 PM start) with automatic slot generation across your full 14-hour window.

About

Nurse Tempo

This app provides over 65 clinical tools and resources for nurses to manage their shifts efficiently. It includes features for emergency response, task prioritization, charting assistance, medication calculations, and test preparation. Most tools are available offline and designed for privacy.

Highlights
  • 65+ clinical tools
  • Emergency response checklists
  • Shift planning and task prioritization
  • Charting and SBAR assistance
  • Medication math calculator
  • NCLEX test preparation
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Tools for nurses, built by nurses — 65+ clinical tools in one pocket-sized app that keeps pace with your shift. Nurse Tempo turns the scramble of a busy shift into a rhythm. From the first assessment to end-of-shift handoff, it puts fast, evidence-based nursing tools right where you need them. WHAT'S INSIDE — more than 65 tools across 8 categories. WHEN SECONDS COUNT • Panic Button — a calm, step-by-step checklist when it counts. • Code Blue Recorder — run the code clock with timed ACLS/PALS prompts, then save the full timeline. • Code Blue / BLS / ACLS / PALS algorithms, EKG Rhythm Education, Red Flag Scanner. KEEP THE SHIFT FLOWING • Shift Command — plan your whole shift and stay on top of every task time. • Task Prioritizer — triage your to-do list by acuity, Charge Nurse Assignment Builder for balanced assignments, and Med Pass reminders. • Lab Interpreter — plain-English labs tied to the clinical picture. • AI Wound Scan, Radiology Translator, EKG interpreter, ABG interpreter— educational reads of what you're looking at. CHART FASTER, THINK CLEARER • Charting Rephraser — polish your notes and flag what you forgot to chart. • SBAR Handoff Coach — build a tight, complete handoff in seconds. • Head-to-toe assessment helpers and a vitals trends tracker. LOOK IT UP, ANYWHERE • Medications, lab values, diagnoses, procedures, isolation precautions, nursing skills, and more. LEARN THE RHYTHM • Symptoms to Nursing Diagnosis, Care Plan builder, drug card builder, Care Plan Cross-Reference. • 4,000+ question bank for NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN test prep, plus Next Gen (NGN) cases. MED MATH AND SCORES • Med-Math Calculator — drips, doses, and weight-based peds math. • Creatinine Clearance, MAP, anion gap, and more. • Scored assessments — GCS, MEWS/NEWS2, NIHSS, HEART, Wells, CIWA/COWS, RASS, and others. AND SO MUCH MORE • Nurse Resume Builder, Nurse Pay Calculator, Travel Pay Comparison, Mileage Tracker, State License Cost, Nurse Union Lookup, Shift Bingo, Nurse Personality Quizzes, and more! WHY NURSES TRUST IT • Evidence-based (how many times did you hear the words "evidence-based practice" in nursing school? A million?). • Most tools work offline. • Private by design — no patient names, MRNs, or PHI required. • Educational and documentation support — not a medical device. Most tools are free. Everyday and advanced AI-powered tools are included with an optional Nurse Tempo subscription. SUBSCRIPTION Nurse Tempo offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions, billed monthly or annually. Subscription tiers and pricing are shown in the app before you purchase. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.nursetempo.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.nursetempo.com/privacy IMPORTANT Nurse Tempo is a educational reference tool and documentation aid. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and is not a substitute for professional clinical judgment, your facility's policies, pharmacy verification, or a licensed provider's orders. Always verify against primary sources and follow your institution's protocols.

Screenshots

RemindRN ~ Nurse Shift Tracker4 screens
Nurse Tempo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nurse Tempo at Free against RemindRN ~ Nurse Shift Tracker's $2.99. RemindRN ~ Nurse Shift Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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 Tempo is free to download; RemindRN ~ Nurse Shift Tracker costs $2.99 up front. Nurse Tempo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. RemindRN ~ Nurse Shift Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RemindRN ~ Nurse Shift Tracker versus Nurse Tempo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemindRN ~ Nurse Shift TrackerNurse Tempo
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJoshua NorthrupBMB VENTURES, LLC

In-app purchases

None

RemindRN ~ Nurse Shift Tracker

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Nurse Tempo

Subscriptions6
  • Standard — Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Pro — Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Ultra Pro — Monthly$24.991 Month
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  • Standard — Yearly$89.991 Year
  • Pro — Yearly$149.991 Year
  • Ultra Pro — Yearly$249.991 Year

Questions

Is RemindRN ~ Nurse Shift Tracker free?
RemindRN ~ Nurse Shift Tracker costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nurse Tempo free?
Nurse Tempo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RemindRN ~ Nurse Shift Tracker or Nurse Tempo have ads?
Neither RemindRN ~ Nurse Shift Tracker nor Nurse Tempo shows ads.

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