# RNotes® vs NurseThink® NoteBook

The clearest difference is rating: RNotes® at 4.5 against NurseThink® NoteBook's 3.7. RNotes® also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (41 vs 3). NurseThink® NoteBook's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RNotes® sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and NurseThink® NoteBook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $47.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RNotes® holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RNotes® has 41 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RNotes® | NurseThink® NoteBook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rnotes/id940109641/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursethink-notebook/id1429661212/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| 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 |


### NurseThink® NoteBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursethink-notebook/id1429661212)

This app helps nursing students enhance critical thinking and clinical judgment through structured note-taking. It organizes information conceptually, aids in patient care application, and prepares users for exams like the NCLEX®.

**Highlights:** Conceptual organization, Searchable diagnosis index, High-frequency patient alerts, NCLEX® test plan alignment, Quality and safety competencies, Backup and restore notes, Grade tracker

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nurse Think Notes 1 Y sub | $47.99 | per year |
| Nurse Think Notes | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RNotes® free?

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

### Is NurseThink® NoteBook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RNotes® or NurseThink® NoteBook?

RNotes® is rated higher. RNotes® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while NurseThink® NoteBook averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do RNotes® or NurseThink® NoteBook have ads?

NurseThink® NoteBook shows ads; RNotes® does not.

### Which is updated more often, RNotes® or NurseThink® NoteBook?

RNotes® ships an update every 7 months, and NurseThink® NoteBook every 7 months. Most recently, RNotes® was updated on September 24, 2026 and NurseThink® NoteBook on July 23, 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.*