# RNotes® vs NurseBrain

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NurseBrain at 85% against RNotes®'s 0%. NurseBrain also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). RNotes®'s advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

RNotes® holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 31 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of RNotes®'s written reviews are positive against 85% of NurseBrain's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

RNotes® ships an update every 7 months, NurseBrain every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RNotes® | NurseBrain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rnotes/id940109641/reviews)** | [4.3 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursebrain/id1528871626/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **85.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 13 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Unbound Medicine, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300420400) | [Nursebrain LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528871628) |

## 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 |


### NurseBrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nursebrain/id1528871626)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app digitizes nursing report sheets, allowing nurses to manage their entire shift from a single, connected platform. It helps organize patient information, tasks, and notes, facilitating confident handoffs and efficient documentation.

**Highlights:** Customizable digital brain sheets, Real-time shift tracking, Organized patient handoff views, Voice and quick entry documentation, Generate progress notes and care plans, Cross-device compatibility (phone, watch)

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Access | $29.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Student Access | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Premium Access | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Organizes patient info and shifts
- 👍 Improves time management
- 👍 Enhances patient care
- 👍 Minimizes charting time (AI suggestions)
- 👍 Centralized information reduces stress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot sign up/create account
- 🐛 Cannot log in after signing up
- 🐛 Annoying to not see app without paying
- 🐛 Expensive monthly/yearly fee
- 🐛 Glitches and doesn't load

**Reported bugs**

- App won't let users sign up and make an account
- Cannot log in after signing up
- App glitches and won't load
- Cannot edit active patient list
- Patient list duplicates entries

**Requested features**

- Include more specialties, specifically for outpatients
- Add a 'Return' button for new lines in text fields
- Ability to time medications
- 24-hour clock option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RNotes® free?

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

### Is NurseBrain free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RNotes® or NurseBrain?

RNotes® is rated higher. RNotes® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while NurseBrain averages 4.3 from 31 ratings.

### Do RNotes® or NurseBrain have ads?

Neither RNotes® nor NurseBrain shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RNotes® or NurseBrain?

RNotes® ships an update every 7 months, and NurseBrain every 5 days. Most recently, RNotes® was updated on September 24, 2026 and NurseBrain on September 14, 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.*