NeuroBuddy vs NeuroLogicMD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NeuroBuddy
This medical app provides neurologists and students with essential tools for practice. It includes interactive neurologic scales, a stroke assistant, patient case logging, and drug dosing calculators to streamline clinical workflows.
- Interactive neurologic scales (NIHSS)
- NIHSS e-mailing for documentation
- tPA assistant with stroke checklist
- Door-to-needle timer
- Patient case log
- LP procedure log
- Drug dosing calculators
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NeuroBuddy is THE must-have mobile companion for neurologists and students. Designed by a neurology resident to make life just a little bit easier for residents, fellows, and attendings, it has several features that make it a comprehensive resource unlike any other available app: * Neurologic scales including an interactive NIHSS with instructions * E-mail your NIHSS to yourself for easy integration into notes and EHR documentation * A tPA assistant featuring an acute stroke checklist and door-to-needle timer * A patient case log * An LP procedure log * Drug dosing calculators
NeuroLogicMD
This educational companion provides neurology residents, medical students, and healthcare professionals with evidence-based clinical pathways, diagnostic tools, and references. It includes interactive algorithms for common neurological conditions, a digital toolbox with exam instruments, and medical calculators. All data is stored locally for privacy and security.
- Interactive clinical pathways for stroke, seizure, and more
- Digital neurologist's toolbox with exam instruments
- Medical calculators and scores (NIHSS, GCS)
- Neuro exam recorder and translator
- Board review questions
- Offline access and biometric lock
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Find the tool you need for the next call. Build the reasoning behind it, one short case at a time. NeuroLogicMD brings clinical reference tools and interactive neurology learning together for medical students, residents and healthcare professionals. FAST ACCESS TO EVERYDAY TOOLS Search for pathways, examination references and scores such as NIHSS, GCS, mRS and ICH Score. Keep frequently used tools in Favorites, available with a flip on Home. Revisit saved assessments and export supported results. A NEW WAY TO LEARN NEUROLOGY Follow a visual journey through clinical foundations, examination interpretation and localization. Then choose an available case track: stroke, seizures and spells, headache, confusion or dizziness. Each short case connects clinical findings to a focused decision, with explanations, definitions and linked references. PRACTICE THAT RETURNS TO WHAT YOU'VE LEARNED Revisit concepts through spaced review, try optional matching games along the journey, or answer the question of the day. Your learning progress is saved on your device. CASES YOU CAN TALK THROUGH Explore selected fictional cases by asking questions or choosing suggested prompts. Read the case's authored replies, make a clinical decision and compare your reasoning with the explanation. Optional narration lets you listen to replies using available device voices. MAKE ANATOMY AND EXAMINATION MORE VISUAL Explore vessels, connections and teaching cases in the Circle of Willis. Use visual muscle-strength grading, cranial nerve references and other examination aids to connect a finding with its meaning. NeuroLogicMD is an educational and reference resource. It does not provide a diagnosis or replace professional medical judgment, supervision, local protocols or independent verification of clinical decisions. Learning cases are fictional. External references require an internet connection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NeuroLogicMD at 5.0 against NeuroBuddy's 4.0. NeuroLogicMD also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (21 vs 4). NeuroBuddy's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NeuroLogicMD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NeuroLogicMD has 21 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
NeuroBuddy ships an update every 5 months, NeuroLogicMD weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NeuroBuddy | NeuroLogicMD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kapil Sachdeva | Matt Davitz |
Customer experience
NeuroBuddy
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In-app purchases
NeuroBuddy
No in-app purchases
NeuroLogicMD
No in-app purchases
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