Comparison

HC PrefNote vs ScrubLink

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

Head to head
About

HC PrefNote

Features
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HC PREFNOTE — Surgical Preference Cards The fastest way for healthcare professionals to build, search, and share provider preference cards — all offline, no login required. Whether you're a scrub tech, surgical nurse, procedural nurse, or department coordinator, HC PrefNote keeps every provider's preferences at your fingertips so you're always prepared before the case begins. BUILT FOR EVERY DEPARTMENT Stop digging through binders and shared drives. HC PrefNote puts your entire preference card library in your pocket — organized by department, searchable by provider or procedure, and available even without a signal. From the OR to the Cath Lab, Endoscopy, Radiology, Labor & Delivery, and beyond — if your team uses preference cards, HC PrefNote handles it. KEY FEATURES • Preference Cards by Department — Organize cards across any clinical department or specialty • Search by Provider or Procedure — Find any card in seconds with powerful cross-field search • Custom Department Templates — Build templates for any specialty with your own sections and fields • Share Cards with Colleagues — Send cards via AirDrop, Messages, or QR code to other HC PrefNote users • Export to PDF — Generate clean printable preference cards for your team • Photo Attachments — Attach setup photos directly to a card for visual reference • Favorites & Recently Viewed — Quick access to the cards you use most • Color Labels & Tags — Visually organize your library the way you think • Full JSON Backup — Export and import your entire library for safekeeping PRIVACY FIRST HC PrefNote stores everything locally on your device. No account, no cloud, no data collection. Designed exclusively for provider preference notes — not for patient records or protected health information. PRO FEATURES Upgrade to HC PrefNote Pro to unlock: • Advanced search across all fields — equipment, medications, trays, positioning, prep, and notes • Duplicate cards to quickly build variations • PDF export for printing and sharing • Unlimited custom department templates HC PREFNOTE is designed for professional use in clinical settings. It is not a medical device and does not store patient information. Terms of Use: https://zendilabs.com/hcprefnote/terms.html

About

ScrubLink

Access and share surgeon preference cards with a collaborative network. Search for surgeons and procedures, view shared notes, and create your own cards with visual aids and AI assistance. Designed for surgical technologists to organize and find essential case preparation information.

Highlights
  • Surgeon directory search
  • Preference card search by surgeon/procedure
  • Shared procedure notes
  • Create and update preference cards
  • Private card copies
  • Setup photos
  • AI-assisted card creation
Features
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ScrubLink is a collaborative surgeon preference card network built for Surgical Technologists. Quickly search for surgeons and procedures, view shared preference cards, and access practical procedure notes and setup information contributed by the ScrubLink community. With ScrubLink, you can: • Search the national surgeon directory • Find preference cards by surgeon and procedure • View shared procedure notes and setup information • Create and update preference cards • Keep private copies of preference cards • Add setup photos for quick visual reference • Use AI-assisted scanning to help create preference cards from existing information • Save frequently used cards for easier access ScrubLink is designed to make preference information easier to find, organize, and share—whether you are preparing for a case, working with an unfamiliar surgeon, or contributing information that may help another Surgical Technologist. SUBSCRIPTION ScrubLink requires a subscription for full access. Eligible new subscribers receive a 7-day free trial. After the trial, the subscription automatically renews at $2.99 per month unless canceled. Subscriptions can be managed or canceled through your Apple ID subscription settings. ScrubLink is intended as a professional reference and organizational tool. Information contributed by users should be verified against current facility policies, surgeon preferences, and established standards of practice before use. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HC PrefNote4 screens
ScrubLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HC PrefNote at 15.1 against ScrubLink's 18.5. 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. HC PrefNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ScrubLink sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
HC PrefNote versus ScrubLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHC PrefNoteScrubLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZendi Labs LLCSurgical Tech Review LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HC PrefNote

Subscriptions2
  • HC PREFNOTE Pro1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • HC PREFNOTE Pro1 Month trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

ScrubLink

Subscriptions1
  • ScrubLink Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is HC PrefNote free?
HC PrefNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScrubLink free?
ScrubLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HC PrefNote or ScrubLink have ads?
Neither HC PrefNote nor ScrubLink shows ads.

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