# RNotes® vs Psychiatric Nursing

The clearest difference is rating: Psychiatric Nursing at 5.0 against RNotes®'s 4.5. Psychiatric Nursing also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). RNotes®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (41 vs 11). 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 Psychiatric Nursing sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $27.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Psychiatric Nursing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 11 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RNotes® | Psychiatric Nursing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rnotes/id940109641/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psychiatric-nursing/id1617763746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 11 |
| 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 | 46 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 |


### Psychiatric Nursing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psychiatric-nursing/id1617763746)

This comprehensive resource helps develop individualized care plans for psychiatric patients. It covers diagnostic information, safe medication administration, and includes updated content reflecting the latest DSM-5 guidelines and psychotropic medications. The app is designed for various healthcare settings and offers powerful search functionality.

**Highlights:** Diagnostic information for care plans, Psychotropic medication guide, DSM-5 organized content, Detailed nursing diagnoses and interventions, SmartSearch technology, Offline content access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25%off sub-Psychiatric Nursing | $27.99 | per year |
| 20% offer for Limited period | $29.49 | per year |
| Psychiatric Nursing 1Y Suboff | $29.99 | per year |
| 15%off sub-Psychiatric Nursing | $31.49 | per year |
| Psychiatric Nursing 1/Y Sub | $36.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RNotes® free?

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

### Is Psychiatric Nursing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RNotes® or Psychiatric Nursing?

Psychiatric Nursing is rated higher. RNotes® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Psychiatric Nursing averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do RNotes® or Psychiatric Nursing have ads?

Psychiatric Nursing shows ads; RNotes® does not.

### Which is updated more often, RNotes® or Psychiatric Nursing?

RNotes® ships an update every 7 months, and Psychiatric Nursing every 7 months. Most recently, RNotes® was updated on October 15, 2026 and Psychiatric Nursing on October 10, 2026.

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