Best Critical Care Nursing Apps

210+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated June 2026

Whether you're new to critical care nursing or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 210+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Critical Care Nursing Apps (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Pocket ICUPocket ICUFree4.6★ (311)YesYesJul 2026
2Pocket Prep CCRN Adult 2026Pocket Prep CCRN Adult 2026Free4.7★ (1.8K)YesYesJul 2026
3Critical Care Nursing CCRNCritical Care Nursing CCRNFree5.0★ (3)YesYesMay 2026
4Critical Care Nurse Exam 2026Critical Care Nurse Exam 2026Free4.6★ (60)YesYesJul 2026
5Nurse AI: Assistant for NursesNurse AI: Assistant for NursesFree4.8★ (5)NoYesJul 2026
6RN BrainRN BrainFreeNoNoJun 2026
7AACN (American Association ofAACN (American Association ofFree4.3★ (4)NoNoJun 2026
8iCU NotesiCU NotesFree4.8★ (12)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Critical Care Nursing

Pocket ICU#1

Pocket ICU by Unbound Medicine, Inc.

Best-Selling Critical Care App
Editor's Choice
🏥 Medical
4.6(311 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app offers concise critical care guidance written by attending physicians. It covers diagnosis, treatment, and management across various subspecialties, including detailed images and decision algorithms. Quickly find information, bookmark entries, and take notes for efficient ICU rounds and consultations.

Pocket Prep CCRN Adult 2026#2

Pocket Prep CCRN Adult 2026 by Pocket Prep, Inc.

Critical Care Nursing Practice
Strong Contender
🏥 Medical
4.7😐(1.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Prepare for your Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Adult certification exam with extensive practice questions and a full-length mock exam. Reinforce key concepts and improve retention to confidently pass your test.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Passed with high score
  • 👍 Helpful for CCRN exam
  • 🚀 Great study tool
  • 👍 Good questions and rationales

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Repeated questions
  • 🐛 Inconsistent with AACN sources
  • 🐛 Slow performance and crashes
Critical Care Nursing CCRN#3

Critical Care Nursing CCRN by Skyscape Medpresso Inc

CCRN Exam Prep Made Easy
Worth Considering
🏥 Medical
5.0(3 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides comprehensive guidance for critical care nursing, covering acute conditions, specialized areas, and essential nursing skills. It includes expert advice, visual aids, and practice questions to prepare for certification exams.

More Critical Care Nursing apps to explore

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Critical Care Nurse Exam 2026
Critical Care Nurse Exam 2026
Critical Care Nurse Exam 2026
Adult, Pediatric, Neonatal
Free

Prepare for critical care nursing certification exams with a comprehensive study tool. Access thousands of practice questions, detailed explanations, and performance analytics to enhance your confidence and study efficiency.

Thousands of practice questionsDetailed answer explanationsSix dynamic test modes
📚 Education
(60)
free with in-app purchases
5
Nurse AI: Assistant for Nurses
Nurse AI: Assistant for Nurses
Nurse AI: Assistant for Nurses
Evidence-Based AI, Every Shift
Free

This clinical support app offers AI-powered assistance for nurses and nursing students. It provides access to over 60 AI assistants for tasks like visual review of clinical images, workflow management, and medical specialty insights, all backed by verifiable evidence sources.

60+ AI assistants for clinical supportAI-assisted visual review of clinical imagesShift workflow and documentation support
📚 Education
(5)
free with in-app purchases
6
RN Brain
RN Brain
RN Brain
by RN Brain LLC
Free
📚 Education
(0)
7
AACN (American Association of
AACN (American Association of
AACN (American Association of
by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Free

This app provides access to continuing education opportunities and networking events for nurses. It offers diverse learning sessions and inspirational gatherings designed to enhance passion for the profession. Connect with leading experts and colleagues nationwide.

Continuing education contact hoursDiverse learning opportunitiesNetworking with experts
💼 Business
(4)
free
8
iCU Notes
iCU Notes
iCU Notes
by DocNotes Ltd
Free

A comprehensive pocket guide for critical care professionals, offering quick access to essential concepts, algorithms, and management strategies. Features include detailed modules, smart search, and evidence-based recommendations.

11 modules on critical care conceptsAlphabetized and smart search functionalityOver 80 color illustrations
🏥 Medical
(12)
free
9
Picmonic Nursing & NCLEX Study
Picmonic Nursing & NCLEX Study
Picmonic Nursing & NCLEX Study
LPN FNP NCLEX RN Exam Prep
Free

Master nursing school and board exams with engaging mnemonic videos and practice questions. This app uses research-proven techniques to boost memory retention, helping you learn more effectively and retain information longer. Prepare for NCLEX, NP exams, and various nursing courses with a comprehensive study tool.

Mnemonic videosSpaced repetition quizzingThousands of quiz questions
📚 Education
(21K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Critical- Medical Guide
Critical- Medical Guide
Critical- Medical Guide
by The Barringer Group, LLC
$14.99

This comprehensive critical care reference app provides nurses, paramedics, physicians, and other healthcare professionals with detailed medical guidelines and high-definition multimedia resources. It covers a wide range of topics, including ultrasound, emergency medicine, and advanced life support, serving as a go-to tool for complex medical queries.

High-definition multimedia resourcesDetailed medical guidelinesUltrasound and diagrams
🏥 Medical
(1.1K)
paid
11
Critical Care Nurse Mastery
Critical Care Nurse Mastery
Critical Care Nurse Mastery
CCRN, PCCN, ACNPC-AG, ACCNS-P
$29.99
📚 Education
(0)
12
Critical Care Vault
Critical Care Vault
Critical Care Vault
Critical care training & tools
Free

This app offers interactive training and a bedside reference for critical care professionals. It features a question bank, simulations, and trainers for reasoning practice, alongside quick access to clinical tools, protocols, and medication information.

Interactive clinical question bankBedside case simulationsHemodynamics and EKG trainers
🏥 Medical
(10)
free
13
Critical Care Handbook of MGH
Critical Care Handbook of MGH
Critical Care Handbook of MGH
#1 ICU Disaster Preparedness
Free

This medical reference app provides comprehensive, practical, and current information on medical and surgical critical care. It features a user-friendly outline format with powerful search tools and cross-linking for rapid access to hospital-tested protocols. Includes new chapters on COVID-19 and other critical conditions.

Practical critical care informationUser-friendly outline formatPowerful search tools
🏥 Medical
(17)
free with in-app purchases
14
Learn ICU
Learn ICU
Learn ICU
by Society of Critical Care Medicine
Free

Access critical care educational materials on your mobile device. Download content to learn on the go and enhance your skills in providing optimal care for critically ill patients.

Downloadable learning contentOn-the-go learningCritical care education
📚 Education
(168)
free
15
CCRN Tests -  Critical Care Registered Nurse
CCRN Tests -  Critical Care Registered Nurse
CCRN Tests - Critical Care Registered Nurse
by SOLAZ DAZEN S.R.L.
Free

Prepare for your Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification exam with this comprehensive study tool. It offers over 450 practice questions across four key categories and includes a study guide to help you master the material.

Over 450 test questions4 categories: General, Neonatal, Pediatric, AdultStudy guide for exam
🏥 Medical
(2)
free
16
UWorld Nursing
UWorld Nursing
UWorld Nursing
by UWorld LLC
Free

Prepare for your nursing exams with exam-style practice questions and detailed rationales. This app offers NCLEX-style CAT exams, an automated study planner, and high-yield review videos to enhance your learning. Track your performance and build clinical reasoning skills for success.

Exam-style practice questionsIndustry-leading rationalesNCLEX-style CAT exams
📚 Education
(2.1K)
free with in-app purchases
17
360 Critical Care
360 Critical Care
360 Critical Care
Your Gateway to Critical Care
Free
📚 Education
(0)
18
NKC Online Video Courses
NKC Online Video Courses
NKC Online Video Courses
CE accredited for nurses
Free

This app provides CE-accredited online video courses for nurses seeking to advance their knowledge and obtain certifications in critical care and telemetry. Learn at your own pace with mobile-formatted lessons, progress tracking, and the ability to resume where you left off.

CE-accredited online coursesCertification review coursesMobile-formatted video lessons
📚 Education
(5)
free with in-app purchases
19
CCRN - Archer Review
CCRN - Archer Review
CCRN - Archer Review
Comprehensive CCRN prep
Free

Prepare for the CCRN exam with expert-led lectures, over 1,000 practice questions with detailed rationales, and live webinars. This comprehensive review tool helps build confidence for critical care nursing.

1000+ practice questionsDetailed rationales for questions13+ hours of on-demand video lectures
📚 Education
(128)
free with in-app purchases
20
Nursing Central
Nursing Central
Nursing Central
Premier All-In-One Nursing App
Free

This comprehensive nursing app integrates multiple best-selling resources to provide quick access to vital clinical information. It offers detailed data on diseases, drugs, tests, and procedures, along with a medical dictionary and access to the PubMed database. Features include study tools, custom notes, and multimedia content to enhance learning and efficiency for healthcare professionals and students.

Drug information with updatesMedical dictionary with 75,000+ entriesLaboratory and diagnostic test details
🏥 Medical
(10K)
paid

FAQ about Critical Care Nursing

What are the best critical care nursing apps for iPhone?
Pocket ICU tops our critical care nursing apps ranking as of June 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 311 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top critical care nursing apps we rank are free to download, including Pocket ICU and Pocket Prep CCRN Adult 2026.
Pocket ICU shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.
We track 210+ critical care nursing apps on the iOS App Store as of June 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Pocket ICU is a mobile application designed to provide concise critical care guidance for healthcare professionals. It offers information on diagnosis, treatment, and management across various subspecialties, drawing content from the respected Pocket Notebook series.
Key features include concise guidance written by attending physicians, detailed entries on diagnosis and treatment, coverage of subspecialty areas, decision support algorithms, and helpful appendices with pharmacological data. It also offers advanced search, bookmarking, and note-taking capabilities.

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