Comparison

CURB 65 vs NB On Call

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

Head to head
About

CURB 65

Features
Read full description

In this Free-To-Download App, Doctot present the CURB-65 assessment tool, which is one of the most respected clinician-administered scales in relation to the estimation of pneumonia in patients. An accurate, convenient and intuitive tool, Doctot CURB 65's user-friendly design enables HCPs to quickly determine inpatient versus outpatient treatment. This assessment scale is presented in a wizard format so that the medical practitioner can easily navigate through the interview components to record a patient's status. The tool automatically generates the scale total and categorises this score, based on the user's input. The App also has an "Information" section to provide the user with relevant background details in addition to a β€œHelp” section that provides assistance regarding the use of the tool. Further Doctot CURB 65 features include: - A Patient Results Management System (e.g. Save, Delete & Sort options) - The Automatic Email Generation of each patient assessment result - Shake-to-Reset Scale functionality - PIN Protection for security purposes

About

NB On Call

A secure, judgment-free community for GMC-registered GPs to share clinical and non-clinical cases. Ask questions, get peer advice, and track your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) automatically. Join thousands of UK GPs in this protected network.

Highlights
  • Share clinical and non-clinical cases
  • Anonymized posting option
  • Judgment-free discussion zone
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Protected network with GMC verification
  • Automatic CPD tracking
Features
Read full description

The NB On Call app has been created by GPs for GPs and it is only accessible by GMC registered GPs. NB On Call’s aim is to foster a community where trusted GP peers can openly share both clinical and non-clinical problems, drawing upon the collective expertise of their peers. What is NB on Call? - Share both clinical and non-clinical cases with trusted GP peers - No judgement zone - there is no such thing as asking a β€˜stupid question’. - Anonymised posting for your comfort if required. - Easy to use - designed to ask questions and find answers as quickly as possible. - Protected network - all registrants must provide a valid GMC number. - Free of charge - no fees or charges. - CPD Tracker - Time spent on NB On Call is automatically tracked and added to your CPD tracker. With almost 5000 UK GPs already active on NB on Call, why not join in the conversation today?

Screenshots

CURB 654 screens
NB On Call4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NB On Call at every 3 weeks against CURB 65's every 13 months. CURB 65's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CURB 65 ships an update every 13 months, NB On Call every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
CURB 65 versus NB On Call: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCURB 65NB On Call
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”60.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS6.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB10 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperDOCTOTGPFORUM SOLUTIONS LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

CURB 65

No in-app purchases

None

NB On Call

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CURB 65 free?
CURB 65 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NB On Call free?
NB On Call is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CURB 65 or NB On Call have ads?
Neither CURB 65 nor NB On Call shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CURB 65 or NB On Call?
CURB 65 ships an update every 13 months, and NB On Call every 3 weeks. Most recently, CURB 65 was updated on October 16, 2026 and NB On Call on October 17, 2026.

Other comparisons