# FP Notebook vs SBIRT

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SBIRT at none against FP Notebook's 3. SBIRT also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). FP Notebook's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 55 months) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 5). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FP Notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SBIRT asks for nothing beyond the download.

FP Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FP Notebook has 3.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of FP Notebook's written reviews are positive against 67% of SBIRT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FP Notebook ships an update every 2 months, SBIRT every 55 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FP Notebook | SBIRT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fp-notebook/id835973313/reviews)** | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbirt/id877624835/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 55 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#71** | — |
| Size | 141 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Atmosphere Apps, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/334077424) | [James Bray](https://appshunter.io/developer/877624838) |

## What reviewers say

### FP Notebook

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

**Currently charting:** #71 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


### SBIRT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbirt/id877624835)

This app guides healthcare professionals through the SBIRT process for substance use interventions. It offers evidence-based screening tools and motivational interviewing techniques for patients aged 12 and older.

**Highlights:** SBIRT intervention steps, Evidence-based screening questions, CRAFFT, AUDIT, DAST screening tools, Motivational interviewing guidance, Patient/client intervention support, Substance use assessment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FP Notebook free?

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

### Is SBIRT free?

SBIRT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FP Notebook or SBIRT?

FP Notebook is rated higher. FP Notebook averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while SBIRT averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do FP Notebook or SBIRT have ads?

Neither FP Notebook nor SBIRT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FP Notebook or SBIRT?

FP Notebook ships an update every 2 months, and SBIRT every 55 months. Most recently, FP Notebook was updated on October 16, 2026 and SBIRT on October 5, 2026.

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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.*