Comparison

Last Minute Study Tips vs Mosbys PDQ for RN

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

Head to head
About

Last Minute Study Tips

Features
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500 Last Minute Study Tips for the NCLEX is the app to have for last minute study or to supplement your existing study tools. Rather than being a comprehensive study app, our RN experts and educators used the exam guidelines and years of nursing experience to give you a high-yield, fast and powerful app to lead you to success on the NCLEX. Containing 10 core sections of the NCLEX and a BONUS section of scenario-based questions, the app provides a strategic, tested and fundamental knowledge base. The sections include: Safe and Effective Care Environment Management of Care Safety and Infection Control Health Promotion and Maintenance Physiological Integrity Basic Care and Comfort Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Physiological Adaptation Reduction of Risk Potential Psychosocial Integrity **BONUS 50 Scenario-based questions A Challenge Me option allows you test yourself across the topics in 10, 30 and 50 question increments. A "Mastered It" option allows you identify tips that you are confident on and removes them from the deck. All Mastered cards can be added back in via the settings page.

About

Mosbys PDQ for RN

Access essential nursing facts, formulas, lab values, and procedures quickly. This guide offers concise information for clinical settings, including special populations and emergency care. It features updated content reflecting the latest developments and assessment tools.

Highlights
  • Quick access to essential nursing facts
  • Formulas, lab values, and procedures
  • Information for pediatric, maternity, and geriatric patients
  • Emergency care guidelines
  • Updated clinical developments and drug information
  • New assessment tools
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content. An easy-to-use guide to the hundreds of important nursing facts, formulas, lab values, procedures, ECG info and many more. Find essential nursing information at a glance! Mosby’s PDQ for RN: Practical Detailed Quick is an easy-to-use concise guide to important facts formulas and procedures used in the clinical setting. It offers quick access to details you need but don’t usually memorize such as signs and symptoms medications conversions abbreviations and normal/abnormal ranges for lab tests. When in doubt check this handy reference! New to this edition * NEW! Expanded coverage addresses oxygen delivery, hypoglycemic drugs, cardiac rhythms (STEMI), seizure treatment, breath sounds, and more. * NEW assessment tools are included for pain, nutrition, and alcohol abuse. * UPDATED content reflects the latest clinical developments, screening guidelines, and drug information. Key Features * Sections provide quick access to essential facts, formulas, lab values, procedures, and more. * Easy to access on any iOS device and use in any clinical setting. * A focus on special populations includes separate sections on pediatric, maternity, and geriatric patients. * Emergency Care section provides guidelines for treating stroke patients, assessing trauma patients, and responding to cardiopulmonary arrest. * HIPAA- and OSHA- compliant information reflects the latest practice standards and guidelines. * Colorful charts and tables make lookup easy, and data is thorough enough for even experienced practicing nurses. ISBN 10: 0323400280 ISBN 13: 9780323400282 SUBSCRIPTION : Please purchase a yearly auto-renewing subscription to receive content access and available updates. Yearly auto-renewing payments- $24.99 Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-3000 Privacy Policy - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Company

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Last Minute Study Tips4 screens
Mosbys PDQ for RN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mosbys PDQ for RN at Free against Last Minute Study Tips's $9.99. Mosbys PDQ for RN also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 35 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Last Minute Study Tips's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

Mosbys PDQ for RN is free to download; Last Minute Study Tips costs $9.99 up front. Mosbys PDQ for RN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per year. Last Minute Study Tips asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Last Minute Study Tips ships an update every 35 months, Mosbys PDQ for RN every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Last Minute Study Tips versus Mosbys PDQ for RN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLast Minute Study TipsMosbys PDQ for RN
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 35 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB149 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperLimmer CreativeSkyscape Medpresso Inc

In-app purchases

None

Last Minute Study Tips

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Mosbys PDQ for RN

Subscriptions4
  • 25% Off Limited Period Offer$18.991 Year
  • 20% Off Limited Period Offer$19.991 Year
  • 15% Off Limited Period Offer$21.491 Year
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  • Mosby's PDQ for RN 1/Y Sub7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Last Minute Study Tips free?
Last Minute Study Tips costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mosbys PDQ for RN free?
Mosbys PDQ for RN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Last Minute Study Tips or Mosbys PDQ for RN have ads?
Mosbys PDQ for RN shows ads; Last Minute Study Tips does not.
Which is updated more often, Last Minute Study Tips or Mosbys PDQ for RN?
Last Minute Study Tips ships an update every 35 months, and Mosbys PDQ for RN every 4 months. Most recently, Last Minute Study Tips was updated on November 2, 2026 and Mosbys PDQ for RN on November 3, 2026.

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