Best Nurse Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 250+ nurse apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Nurse Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NurseGrid Nurse Shift CalendarNurseGrid Nurse Shift CalendarFree4.9★ (149K)NoNoAug 2026
2Full Code Medical SimulationFull Code Medical SimulationFree4.8★ (6.3K)NoYesAug 2026
3ShiftKey - PRN Healthcare JobsShiftKey - PRN Healthcare JobsFree4.7★ (27K)YesNoAug 2026
4NursaNursaFree4.7★ (7.8K)NoNoAug 2026
5Picmonic Nursing School StudyPicmonic Nursing School StudyFree4.9★ (21K)NoYesAug 2026
6Nursing School & NCLEX PrepNursing School & NCLEX PrepFree4.6★ (1.8K)NoNoAug 2026
7NursePerksNursePerksFree4.9★ (49)NoNoAug 2026
8ShiftMed - Nursing Jobs AppShiftMed - Nursing Jobs AppFree3.1★ (1K)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Nurse

NurseGrid Nurse Shift Calendar#1

NurseGrid Nurse Shift Calendar by HcT2 co

Simple Nursing Work Schedule
Editor's Choice
🌐 Social Networking
4.9😊(149K ratings)
Free
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Manage your nursing work schedule, discover job opportunities, and connect with colleagues. Easily swap shifts, share your calendar with loved ones, and balance your professional and personal life.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for managing schedules
  • 🤝 Ability to see coworker schedules
  • 📆 Organized calendar view

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔄 Difficulty making changes to schedule
  • 🔒 Lack of offline access
Full Code Medical Simulation#2

Full Code Medical Simulation by Full Code Medical Inc.

Doctor, nurse & EMT education
Strong Contender
🏥 Medical
4.8😊(6.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#21in Medical
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Engage in realistic medical simulations with over 260 virtual cases designed by experts. Practice diagnosing and treating patients, hone your clinical skills, and earn CME credits in a game-like environment. Ideal for medical students and professionals seeking to improve their decision-making.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Realistic and educational
  • 👍 Engaging and fun
  • 💡 Helpful for medical training
  • 👍 Useful for practicing clinical skills

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Limited free content
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
ShiftKey - PRN Healthcare Jobs#3

ShiftKey - PRN Healthcare Jobs by ShiftKey, LLC

Nursing / Therapy / Dentistry
Worth Considering
🏥 Medical
4.7😐(27K ratings)
FreeAds
#94in Medical
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Connect with PRN healthcare shifts in nursing, therapy, and dentistry. Choose your shifts, set your pay, and manage credentials automatically. Get paid next day or weekly.

What We Love

  • 💰 Flexible work schedule
  • 💳 Instant pay after shifts
  • 🤝 Good customer service
  • 🔍 Variety of shifts available

Room to Improve

  • 🚫 Difficult to get shifts approved
  • ⏱️ Slow payment processing
  • 🤖 App crashes and technical issues

More Nurse apps to explore

4
Nursa
Nursa
Nursa
Healthcare shift marketplace
Free

This app connects healthcare professionals like CNAs, LPNs, and RNs with per diem shifts at local facilities. Clinicians can earn extra income or find full-time opportunities by picking up available shifts. Healthcare facilities can quickly fill their staffing needs by posting unfilled shifts.

Pick up CNA, LPN, RN shiftsEarn extra moneyFind full-time employment
🏥 Medical
(7.8K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Picmonic Nursing School Study
Picmonic Nursing School Study
Picmonic Nursing School Study
RN NCLEX LPN FNP AIT 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
6
Nursing School & NCLEX Prep
Nursing School & NCLEX Prep
Nursing School & NCLEX Prep
Exam Prep with SimpleNursing
Free

Prepare for nursing school and NCLEX exams with engaging video lessons, comprehensive study guides, and a large question bank. Developed by healthcare professionals, this app uses visual learning aids and detailed rationales to help students master concepts and improve critical thinking skills for exam success.

1,200+ instructional videos with test tips900+ comprehensive study guides4,000+ NCLEX-RN/PN practice questions
📚 Education
(1.8K)
free with in-app purchases
7
NursePerks
NursePerks
NursePerks
by CharCo LLC
Free

Discover trusted products, exclusive discounts, and helpful resources curated for nurses. Connect with a community to share recommendations and insights on gear, wellness, and everyday essentials.

Exclusive nurse discountsNurse-recommended product rankingsCommunity discussion hub
🌟 Lifestyle
(49)
free
8
ShiftMed - Nursing Jobs App
ShiftMed - Nursing Jobs App
ShiftMed - Nursing Jobs App
RN, CNA & Allied Health Shifts
Free

Find local per diem and permanent healthcare jobs with total flexibility. Choose your shifts, enjoy excellent pay, and achieve work-life balance. Available for nurses and allied health professionals nationwide.

Flexible per diem and permanent shiftsLocal job opportunities nationwideChoose your preferred shifts
🏥 Medical
(1K)
free
9
IntelyCare - Nursing Jobs
IntelyCare - Nursing Jobs
IntelyCare - Nursing Jobs
RN, CNA, LPN & Nurse Staffing
Free

This app connects qualified nursing professionals with per-diem and flexible shift opportunities at various healthcare facilities. It allows users to build their own schedules, choose preferred work locations, and access competitive pay with W2 benefits.

Find per-diem nursing jobsBuild custom work schedulesChoose preferred facility types
🏥 Medical
(1.2K)
free
10
Lippincott Nursing Procedures
Lippincott Nursing Procedures
Lippincott Nursing Procedures
400 Basic to Advanced Skills
Free

This comprehensive guide offers over 400 step-by-step nursing procedures, from basic to advanced. It details equipment, implementation, rationales, and cautions for patient safety. The app includes new evidence-based entries, illustrations, and alerts for optimal patient care.

Over 400 basic to advanced nursing proceduresStep-by-step implementation guidelinesRationales and patient safety cautions
🏥 Medical
(57)
free with in-app purchases
11
AllShifts
AllShifts
AllShifts
Book. Work. Get Paid—Instantly
Free

This app connects nurses with flexible work opportunities, offering instant booking and instant pay. It provides instant alerts and advocates for nurses with facilities, simplifying the temp nurse staffing process.

Instant Pay for W-2 and 1099Instant Booking to control scheduleInstant Alerts for job notifications
💪 Health & Fitness
(3.3K)
ad-supported
12
Nursing Dictionary by Farlex
Nursing Dictionary by Farlex
Nursing Dictionary by Farlex
Medical and Drug Definitions
Free

Access over 56,000 medical terms and 4,000 medication entries with clear, in-depth definitions from authoritative sources. This app provides comprehensive information on diseases, treatments, anatomy, and more, with features like voice search and audio pronunciations.

56,000+ medical terms and definitions4,000+ medication entriesThousands of medical abbreviations
🏥 Medical
(839)
free with in-app purchases
13
Davis's Drug Guide - Nurses
Davis's Drug Guide - Nurses
Davis's Drug Guide - Nurses
DrugGuide.com Exclusive Access
Free

This comprehensive drug reference provides essential information for safe medication administration across all age groups. It includes detailed drug monographs, audio pronunciations, pill images, regular updates, and safety alerts. Access to an exclusive online portal offers additional features like dosing calculators and drug of the week notifications.

1,700+ drug monographsAudio pronunciationsPill images
🏥 Medical
(9.1K)
subscription
14
Osmosis - Med School Study App
Osmosis - Med School Study App
Osmosis - Med School Study App
Medical education & USMLE prep
Free

This app helps medical students learn complex concepts faster and retain more information. It offers animated videos, flashcards, notes, and board-style questions to prepare for exams and build clinical skills.

Animated medical videosSpaced repetition flashcardsBoard-style practice questions
🏥 Medical
(3.9K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Davis Drug Guide For Nurses
Davis Drug Guide For Nurses
Davis Drug Guide For Nurses
Medication Safety in Nursing
Free

This comprehensive drug guide provides nurses with essential medical information for safe medication administration. It features thousands of drug monographs, interaction details, and safety alerts, all organized for quick access and enhanced by personalized notes and search functionality.

Thousands of drug monographsDrug-drug and drug-food interactionsSafety alerts and cautions
🏥 Medical
(8.7K)
subscription
16
ESHYFT - Per Diem Nursing
ESHYFT - Per Diem Nursing
ESHYFT - Per Diem Nursing
CNA, LPN, & RN shifts near you
Free

Find and work flexible per diem nursing shifts at local long-term care facilities. This app allows CNAs, LPNs, and RNs to easily pick up shifts, manage their schedule, and get paid quickly. Enjoy instant booking and direct communication with facilities.

Find per diem nursing shiftsFlexible schedulingWeekly or instant pay
🏥 Medical
(4K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Nurse Tempo
Nurse Tempo
Nurse Tempo
Tools for nurses, by nurses
Free

This app provides over 65 clinical tools and resources for nurses to manage their shifts efficiently. It includes features for emergency response, task prioritization, charting assistance, medication calculations, and test preparation. Most tools are available offline and designed for privacy.

65+ clinical toolsEmergency response checklistsShift planning and task prioritization
🏥 Medical
(1)
freemium
18
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
19
Vivian - Find Healthcare Jobs
Vivian - Find Healthcare Jobs
Vivian - Find Healthcare Jobs
NurseFly is now Vivian Health
Free

A healthcare job marketplace connecting professionals with opportunities nationwide. Create a reusable profile, access transparent job details and salary ranges, and manage applications and messages in one place. Earn rewards for getting hired.

Reusable healthcare profileTransparent job informationWide selection of job opportunities
🏥 Medical
(26K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Osmosis - Nursing Exam Prep
Osmosis - Nursing Exam Prep
Osmosis - Nursing Exam Prep
Videos, quizzes, notes & more
Free

This learning platform offers visual resources like videos, practice questions, and med tables to help nursing students master complex topics. It supports learning for school, clinicals, and board exams, including the NCLEX-RN. The app aims to improve knowledge retention and build confidence for aspiring nurses.

475+ nursing videos2,000+ practice questionsMed Tables for pharmacology
🏥 Medical
(875)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Nurse

What are the best nurse apps for iPhone?
NurseGrid Nurse Shift Calendar tops our nurse apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 149K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top nurse apps we rank are free to download, including NurseGrid Nurse Shift Calendar and Full Code Medical Simulation.
NurseGrid Nurse Shift Calendar has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ nurse apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app serves as a comprehensive shift calendar and social networking platform for nurses. It allows users to organize their work schedules, discover new job opportunities, swap shifts with colleagues, and share their calendar with friends and family. It aims to help nurses better manage their work and personal lives.
Key features include organizing work calendars, discovering job openings, swapping shifts, comparing calendars with colleagues, seeing who you're working with, signaling availability for extra shifts, managing schedules at multiple worksites, adding personal events, and messaging colleagues. It also offers an Apple Watch app for viewing shifts and swaps.

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