connectRN vs KARE Communities
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
KARE Communities
Connect with qualified local caregivers for open shifts, bypassing high overtime and agency fees. Manage your KARE functions conveniently from your mobile device. Sign up today to join the revolution.
- Access qualified caregivers
- Fill open shifts
- Avoid overtime fees
- Avoid agency fees
- Mobile KARE functions
- Sign up for service
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Join the Kare Revolution and gain access to qualified caregivers in your area that are ready to save the day! Stop paying outrageous overtime or agency fees and choose Heroes to fill your open shifts. Sign in and do your typical KARE functions right in the palm of your hand. Don’t have KARE? Sign up today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KARE Communities at 3.8 against connectRN's 3.5. KARE Communities also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 53%). connectRN's advantage is ratings volume (283 vs 13) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
KARE Communities holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: connectRN has 283 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of connectRN's written reviews are positive against 67% of KARE Communities's.
connectRN ships an update weekly, KARE Communities fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | connectRN | KARE Communities |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (283 ratings) | 3.8 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 283 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| 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 | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | connectRN | Kare Technologies LLC |
Customer experience
connectRN
KARE Communities
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
KARE Communities
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
connectRN
No in-app purchases
KARE Communities
No in-app purchases
