connectRN vs NurseIO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
connectRN
This app connects registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants with per diem shift opportunities. Users can set their own schedules, choose their preferred care settings, and get paid quickly, sometimes on the same day. It offers flexibility, financial benefits, and career growth support across multiple states.
- Per diem shifts for RNs, LPNs, CNAs
- Set your own schedule
- Get paid fast, including same-day pay
- Choose care settings (skilled nursing, home health, acute care)
- Work across 19+ states
- Exclusive rewards and bonuses
- 24/7 support
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Built for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and GNAs. Set your own schedule. Get paid fast. connectRN™ puts you in control of your nursing career. – HOW IT WORKS – Download the app → Choose your care setting → Verify your credentials → Browse & book work opportunities → Get paid as soon as the same day – WHO CAN JOIN – RN, LPN/LVN, CNA, and GNA across 19 states from coast to coast, with new locations added regularly. Current states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IN, KY, MA, MD, NH, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX Work in Skilled Nursing (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Rehab Center), Certified Home Health, Home Care, or Acute Care (ICU, PCU, ER/ED, Tele/Stepdown, Med/Surg, Behavioral Health, Acute Rehab). – BENEFITS – Financial Exclusive Rewards & Bonuses Holiday Pay Unlimited Referral Bonuses 401(k) Eligibility On-Demand Pay Available with Daily Pay ADP Workforce Now LifeMart benefits Flexibility No shift mandates, minimums, or contracts required. No weekends or holidays required. Work when and where you want based on your preferences. Career Growth Education Scholarships and Tuition Discounts Support 24/7 Support Line Home Health Clinical Mentorship – NURSES LOVE US – We believe creating a flexible, supportive environment where nurses can thrive at work and in life is the key to delivering the best care possible. But don’t take it from us, hear it directly from our nurses: I enjoy the flexibility to travel across different hospitals while advancing my skills and earning great income. -Monique, RN The culture of the company is amazing. Everyone is so supportive and conveys such appreciation for what we do as nurses. I love the love! -Anne, RN My path with connectRN is rewarding. It allows me to go to many different facilities to not only do bedside, but run the facility as the nurse Supervisor. The rewards are amazing! -Stephanie, RN Ready to take control of your nursing career? Download connectRN™ today. Website: https://www.connectrn.com/signup
NurseIO
Connect with per diem shifts at local healthcare facilities. Browse and accept PRN shifts in your area, work when and where you want, and get paid instantly upon shift completion. This app offers flexibility and control over your work schedule.
- Browse and accept per diem shifts
- Work when and where you want
- Instant same-day pay
- Eliminates staffing agencies
- Build and manage work schedule
- Find PRN nursing shifts
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The Nurseio app connects healthcare professionals to per diem shifts at local facilities. Browse and accept PRN shifts in your area, only work when and where you want, and get paid instantly! Here’s how it works. -Healthcare facilities post available shifts into the Nurseio platform. -Local healthcare professionals browse the Nurseio app and directly accept per diem shifts nearby that you want to pick up. -Clock in and out using the Nursieo app and get instant same-day pay once your shift is completed. This is not your typical per diem nurse job! Nurseio eliminates the need to rely on a traditional nurse staffing agency or nursing agency. You are your own boss in total control to build and manage your perfect work schedule in the Nurseio app. Find available per diem nursing shifts at local healthcare and nursing facilities only when it's convenient for you. Many on-demand PRN nursing shifts offer incentives and bonuses! Per diem shifts available on the Nurseio app for: Registered Nurses (RN) Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) Caregivers Behavioral Health Techs (BHT) Med Technician (Med Tech) Respiratory Therapist Learn more at www.nurseio.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NurseIO at 4.5 against connectRN's 3.5. NurseIO also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 283). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NurseIO holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 283 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of connectRN's written reviews are positive against 47% of NurseIO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
connectRN ships an update weekly, NurseIO every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | connectRN | NurseIO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (283 ratings) | 4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews — better | 47.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 283 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | connectRN | Nurseio |
Customer experience
connectRN
NurseIO
Bugs and requests
connectRN
Reported bugs
10 issues- App crashes during clock in/out process
- Password reset emails not being sent
- Login failures with correct credentials
- Shift filters resetting when switching tabs
- Certification status showing as expired immediately after completion
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- Unable to upload documents or photos
- Punch in functionality not syncing with facility time clock
- App icons not responding (non-functional interface)
- Slow app performance and frequent freezing
- Timesheet approval delays and processing errors
Requested features
10 requests- Expand facility network in underserved geographic areas
- Improve shift availability and options
- Direct payroll contact number
- Ability to cancel shifts without penalties
- Better communication platform between clinicians
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- Reduce onboarding documentation requirements
- Streamline certification and training verification process
- More transparent bonus structure
- Improved app performance and speed
- Better handling of emergency cancellations
NurseIO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
connectRN
No in-app purchases
NurseIO
No in-app purchases







