# FP Notebook vs CURRENT Practice Guidelines

FP Notebook and CURRENT Practice Guidelines both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of FP Notebook's written reviews are positive against 0% of CURRENT Practice Guidelines's. FP Notebook also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 21). CURRENT Practice Guidelines's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, rating, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FP Notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CURRENT Practice Guidelines sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for FP Notebook against 4.8 for CURRENT Practice Guidelines. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FP Notebook has 3.3K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of FP Notebook's written reviews are positive against 0% of CURRENT Practice Guidelines's.

FP Notebook ships an update every 2 months, CURRENT Practice Guidelines every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FP Notebook | CURRENT Practice Guidelines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fp-notebook/id835973313/reviews) | [4.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-practice-guidelines/id1551780668/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **58.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#65** | #192 |
| Size | 134 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.3 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Atmosphere Apps, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/334077424) | [Skyscape Medpresso Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/818609416) |

## What reviewers say

### FP Notebook

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

**Currently charting:** #65 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


### CURRENT Practice Guidelines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-practice-guidelines/id1551780668)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

Access up-to-date medical guidelines for common outpatient conditions. This app distills complex information into a practical, easy-to-navigate format for busy clinicians. It offers evidence-based recommendations from trusted authorities, updated annually.

**Highlights:** Evidence-based guidelines, Concise and clinically relevant, Outline and tabular format, Updated annually, Guideline Discordance tables, Content from trusted authorities

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25% Off - Limited Period Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Curr Practice Guid 1Y Suboffer | $31.99 | per year |
| 20% Off - Limited Period Offer | $31.99 | per year |
| 15% Off - Limited Period Offer | $33.99 | per year |
| Curr Practice Guideline 1Y Sub | $39.99 | per year |
| CURR Prac Guide Primary Care20 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FP Notebook free?

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

### Is CURRENT Practice Guidelines free?

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

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

FP Notebook and CURRENT Practice Guidelines are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.3K and 21 ratings respectively.

### Do FP Notebook or CURRENT Practice Guidelines have ads?

CURRENT Practice Guidelines shows ads; FP Notebook does not.

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

FP Notebook ships an update every 2 months, and CURRENT Practice Guidelines every 6 months. Most recently, FP Notebook was updated on September 23, 2026 and CURRENT Practice Guidelines on July 7, 2026.

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

FP Notebook currently peaks at #65 in the App Store charts, and CURRENT Practice Guidelines at #192. 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.*