# FP Notebook vs Family Practice Guidelines FNP

The clearest difference is monetization model: Family Practice Guidelines FNP at free with in-app purchases against FP Notebook's subscription. Family Practice Guidelines FNP also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). FP Notebook's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 33%) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 589). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FP Notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Family Practice Guidelines FNP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FP Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FP Notebook has 3.4K ratings behind it against 589, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of FP Notebook's written reviews are positive against 33% of Family Practice Guidelines FNP's.

FP Notebook ships an update every 2 months, Family Practice Guidelines FNP every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FP Notebook | Family Practice Guidelines FNP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fp-notebook/id835973313/reviews)** | [4.7 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/family-practice-guidelines-fnp/id1238332258/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 589 |
| Positive reviews | **61.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#56** | #155 |
| Size | 141 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Atmosphere Apps, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/334077424) | [Springer Publishing Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/776168476) |

## What reviewers say

### FP Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fp-notebook/id835973313)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

A comprehensive medical reference for primary care and emergency clinicians, offering rapid access to over 6100 interlinked topic pages. Content is updated monthly through literature reviews and conferences, providing up-to-date information for medical professionals.

**Highlights:** Rapid access medical reference, Over 6100 interlinked topic pages, Content updated monthly, 31 specialty books, 700+ chapters, Point-of-care tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Sub | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent, comprehensive medical reference
- ⚡️ Efficient, concise, and easy to use
- 🧠 Invaluable for medical students, residents, and practitioners
- 🤝 Highly recommended by users
- 🕰️ Frequently used and relied upon for years

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model frustrates some users who previously had free access
- 🐞 Occasional app freezing or crashing issues reported
- 🔍 Built-in search function could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing or crashing on certain devices
- Subscription issues or unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Ability to earn continuing education credits through the app
- Improved search functionality


### Family Practice Guidelines FNP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/family-practice-guidelines-fnp/id1238332258)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app provides comprehensive family practice guidelines for nurse practitioners. It offers step-by-step instructions for physical exams, diagnostic test guides, health promotion information, and culturally responsive care resources. A limited free version is available, with full access requiring a subscription.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step physical examination instructions, Guide to outpatient diagnostic tests, Health promotion and culturally responsive care, Standards of care across the lifespan, Information on 282 disorders, Patient teaching guides

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Family Practice Guidelines | $9.99 | per month |
| Family Practice Guidelines | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Family Practice Guide 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FP Notebook free?

FP Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Family Practice Guidelines FNP free?

Family Practice Guidelines FNP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FP Notebook or Family Practice Guidelines FNP?

FP Notebook is rated higher. FP Notebook averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Family Practice Guidelines FNP averages 4.7 from 589 ratings.

### Do FP Notebook or Family Practice Guidelines FNP have ads?

Neither FP Notebook nor Family Practice Guidelines FNP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FP Notebook or Family Practice Guidelines FNP?

FP Notebook ships an update every 2 months, and Family Practice Guidelines FNP every 4 weeks. Most recently, FP Notebook was updated on November 6, 2026 and Family Practice Guidelines FNP on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, FP Notebook or Family Practice Guidelines FNP?

FP Notebook currently peaks at #56 in the App Store charts, and Family Practice Guidelines FNP at #155. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*