# SBIRT vs NbN3

The clearest difference is rating: SBIRT at 4.6 against NbN3's 4.1. SBIRT also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 42%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). NbN3's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 55 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

SBIRT holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of SBIRT's written reviews are positive against 42% of NbN3's.

SBIRT ships an update every 55 months, NbN3 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SBIRT | NbN3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbirt/id877624835/reviews)** | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbn3/id927272449/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 55 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [James Bray](https://appshunter.io/developer/877624838) | [European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP)](https://appshunter.io/developer/687721422) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### NbN3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbn3/id927272449)

This app provides a neuroscience-based nomenclature for psychotropic medications, reflecting current knowledge and aiding clinicians in making informed prescription decisions. It includes detailed information on pharmacology, mode of action, indications, efficacy, side effects, practical notes, and neurobiology.

**Highlights:** Neuroscience-based nomenclature, Pharmacology and mode of action, Approved indications, Efficacy and side effects, Practical clinical notes, Neurobiology details, Links to IUPHAR

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SBIRT free?

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

### Is NbN3 free?

NbN3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SBIRT or NbN3?

SBIRT is rated higher. SBIRT averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while NbN3 averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do SBIRT or NbN3 have ads?

Neither SBIRT nor NbN3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SBIRT or NbN3?

SBIRT ships an update every 55 months, and NbN3 every 2 months. Most recently, SBIRT was updated on October 5, 2026 and NbN3 on October 7, 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.*