Comparison

IV Stroke Thrombolysis vs NIHSS Records

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

Head to head
About

IV Stroke Thrombolysis

This medical app assists clinicians at the bedside with acute stroke thrombolysis. It offers tools for patient data entry, checklists, NIH Stroke Scale calculation, dose calculation, and generating shareable reports. It can also function as a Telestroke accessory.

Highlights
  • Patient data entry and storage
  • Thrombolysis Check List
  • NIH Stroke Scale Calculator
  • Dose Calculator
  • Modified Rankin Scale Calculator
  • Formatted HTML Reports
  • Export patient list to CSV
Features
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This app is intended for bedside use for acute stroke thrombolysis by clinicians. The features available include: - Entry and storage of basic patient details - Thrombolysis Check List - NIH Stroke Scale Calculator - Dose Calculator - Modified Rankin Scale Calculator - Entry and storage of follow up visit details - Formatted HTML Reports can be generated, sent & printed - Individual patient details can also be shared by SMS or other available messaging options, hence the app is also ready to be used as a Telestroke accessory tool. - The patient list with all details can be exported to a spreadsheet compatible CSV file for sharing / research. The app contains medical information from the following sources. 1) NIH Stroke scale - from the National Institutes of Health, available online at http://www.ninds.nih.gov/doctors/NIH_Stroke_Scale.pdf. 2) The modified Rankin Scale, commonly used for disability measurement, and widely available online see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modified_Rankin_Scale and http://www.strokecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/modified_rankin.pdf The rest including checklist for stroke thrombolysis and dose calculator are based on internationally accepted IV Stroke thrombolysis guidelines and published clinlical trials trials like http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/94/5/1167.full http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199512143332401 and http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa0804656

About

NIHSS Records

This comprehensive stroke assessment toolkit helps neurologists and stroke teams score validated scales, manage patient records, and utilize a stroke timer. It offers smart reminders for follow-ups and professional PDF/CSV export of patient reports.

Highlights
  • Score 19 validated stroke scales
  • Manage unified patient records
  • Stroke Timer with Live Activity
  • Smart reminders for follow-ups
  • One-tap PDF and CSV export
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
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NIHSS Records is the comprehensive stroke assessment toolkit for neurologists and stroke teams. Score 19 validated scales, look up the guidelines in plain language, manage patient records, run the stroke timer, and never miss a follow-up. THREE CORE PILLARS • Guideline Lookup — Ask any stroke question in plain language and get a concise answer drawn from published AHA/ASA stroke and cardiovascular guidelines. Every answer links to the official source, so at the bedside you reach the passage that matters in seconds — no digging through long PDFs. • Smart Reminders — A three-tier urgency system (routine / follow-up / critical) with custom templates. Schedule repeat NIHSS or any scale per patient, with post-thrombolysis presets at 1h / 2h / 24h / 7 days. • Professional Export — One-tap PDF and CSV export of patient reports for archives, research, and handover. Batch export multiple patients at once. MORE OF WHAT YOU GET • 19 stroke scales — NIHSS (2024 official update), mRS, GCS, ICH Score, Barthel Index, ABCD²/ABCD³-I, ASPECTS, CHA₂DS₂-VASc, HAS-BLED, ASCOD, DIAS-3, RACE, HAT, ASTRAL, Padua, and more • Unified patient records — Every scale for one patient in one place; compare scores across time and scale types • Stroke Timer Live Activity — DNT / tPA countdown on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, with IVT and EVT modes • Siri & Shortcuts — Open any scale from Spotlight, Shortcuts, or voice • Clinical tools — Endovascular Treatment Guidelines, tPA Checklist, tPA Angioedema Management, Post-tPA Hemorrhage Management, NOAC Dosing • Pro Subscription — Unlock Guideline lookup, batch export, advanced reminders, and more. Try free for 14 days. Disclaimer: NIHSS Records is designed only for healthcare professionals, not for the general public. Always apply your own clinical judgment. All tools and guidelines are suggestive and do not replace professional medical assessment. For feedback or questions: Email: support@medatlas.cc Twitter: @MedAppsTech Privacy Policy: https://medatlas.cc/en/nihss-records/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IV Stroke Thrombolysis3 screens
NIHSS Records4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IV Stroke Thrombolysis at 100% against NIHSS Records's 50%. IV Stroke Thrombolysis also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (20 vs 4). NIHSS Records's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). 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. IV Stroke Thrombolysis sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and NIHSS Records sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IV Stroke Thrombolysis holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IV Stroke Thrombolysis has 20 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of IV Stroke Thrombolysis's written reviews are positive against 50% of NIHSS Records's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IV Stroke Thrombolysis ships an update every 3 months, NIHSS Records every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IV Stroke Thrombolysis versus NIHSS Records: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIV Stroke ThrombolysisNIHSS Records
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (20 ratings) — better4.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB17 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperMohan NooneBeijing Fate Med Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

IV Stroke Thrombolysis

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NIHSS Records

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

IV Stroke Thrombolysis

One-time2
  • Purchase IVT App$0.99
  • Purchase IVT App$4.99
5 purchases

NIHSS Records

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly14 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Basic Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Basic One-time Purchase$39.99

Questions

Is IV Stroke Thrombolysis free?
IV Stroke Thrombolysis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NIHSS Records free?
NIHSS Records is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IV Stroke Thrombolysis or NIHSS Records?
IV Stroke Thrombolysis is rated higher. IV Stroke Thrombolysis averages 5.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while NIHSS Records averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do IV Stroke Thrombolysis or NIHSS Records have ads?
Neither IV Stroke Thrombolysis nor NIHSS Records shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IV Stroke Thrombolysis or NIHSS Records?
IV Stroke Thrombolysis ships an update every 3 months, and NIHSS Records every 4 weeks. Most recently, IV Stroke Thrombolysis was updated on November 1, 2026 and NIHSS Records on November 3, 2026.

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