Comparison

NeuroBuddy vs NeuroLogicMD

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

NeuroBuddy4 screens
NeuroLogicMD4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NeuroBuddy ships an update every 5 months, NeuroLogicMD weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NeuroBuddy versus NeuroLogicMD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeuroBuddyNeuroLogicMD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings421 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB85 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKapil SachdevaMatt Davitz

Customer experience

NeuroBuddy

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

NeuroLogicMD

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NeuroBuddy

No in-app purchases

None

NeuroLogicMD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NeuroBuddy free?
NeuroBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NeuroLogicMD free?
NeuroLogicMD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NeuroBuddy or NeuroLogicMD?
NeuroLogicMD is rated higher. NeuroBuddy averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NeuroLogicMD averages 5.0 from 21 ratings.
Do NeuroBuddy or NeuroLogicMD have ads?
Neither NeuroBuddy nor NeuroLogicMD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NeuroBuddy or NeuroLogicMD?
NeuroBuddy ships an update every 5 months, and NeuroLogicMD weekly. Most recently, NeuroBuddy was updated on November 1, 2026 and NeuroLogicMD on November 5, 2026.

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