# RNotes® vs Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN at 51% against RNotes®'s 0%. Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 41) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). RNotes®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RNotes® sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN has 12K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of RNotes®'s written reviews are positive against 51% of Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN's.

RNotes® ships an update every 7 months, Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RNotes® | Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rnotes/id940109641/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saunders-comp-review-nclex-rn/id1328853613/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **51.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#112** |
| Size | 13 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Unbound Medicine, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300420400) | [Skyscape Medpresso Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/818609416) |

## What reviewers say

### RNotes®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rnotes/id940109641)

This clinical reference app provides nurses and students with quick access to essential medical information, including guidelines, procedures, and exam preparation tools. It features full-color images, charts, and customizable notes to enhance patient care and learning.

**Highlights:** Quick-reference clinical nursing information, Updated AHA guidelines, Full-color images and charts, NCLEX exam topic indicators, Step-by-step procedures and assessment guidance, Customizable notes and highlights, Nursing alerts for critical safety information

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RNotes® 4th Edition | $29.99 | one-time |
| RNotes® 5th Edition | $29.99 | one-time |
| RNotes | $29.99 | one-time |


### Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saunders-comp-review-nclex-rn/id1328853613)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

Prepare for the NCLEX-RN exam with comprehensive content review and over 5900 practice questions. Features include study modes, personalized quizzes, performance tracking, and expert support. Unlock full access through an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive content review, 5900+ NCLEX-style questions, Next Generation NCLEX questions, Customizable quizzes, Performance tracking and stats, Bookmark questions with notes, Ask-an-Expert service

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All in One to Pass NCLEX Exam | $29.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Subscription | $39.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| 25% off-CRNCLEX-RN 1Y Sub | $52.99 | per year |
| CRNCLEX-RN 1 Year offer Sub | $55.99 | per year |
| CRNCLEX-RN - 1 Year offer Sub | $55.99 | per year |
| 20% off-CRNCLEX-RN 1Y Sub | $55.99 | per year |
| 15% off-CRNCLEX-RN 1Y Sub | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Success | $69.99 | per year |
| Saunders Comp Review NCLEX-RN | $64.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Comprehensive question bank
- 🤓 Helpful study materials
- 🏆 Effective for passing NCLEX

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Inconsistent answer keys
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤯 Confusing navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Questions not loading correctly
- App crashing after completing questions
- Subscription not working as expected
- Incorrect answer options displayed

**Requested features**

- Ability to highlight and save notes
- Search function for specific topics
- Landscape mode for tablets
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RNotes® free?

RNotes® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN free?

Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RNotes® or Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN?

Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN is rated higher. RNotes® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do RNotes® or Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN have ads?

Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN shows ads; RNotes® does not.

### Which is updated more often, RNotes® or Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN?

RNotes® ships an update every 7 months, and Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN every 3 months. Most recently, RNotes® was updated on September 24, 2026 and Saunders Comp Review NCLEX RN on September 25, 2026.

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