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Davis's Drug Guide vs Davis Drug Guide For Nurses

Davis's Drug Guide 4.9★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Davis's Drug Guide
Davis Drug Guide For Nurses 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70

Davis's Drug Guide (App A) is slightly preferred for its reported reliability and offline access, despite both apps sharing similar issues with subscription management and occasional outdated drug information.

Full reviews: Davis's Drug Guide · Davis Drug Guide For Nurses

Both Davis's Drug Guide apps offer comprehensive medication information essential for nursing students and professionals. App A, Davis's Drug Guide, is praised for its offline functionality and ease of use, while App B, Davis Drug Guide For Nurses, is also valued for its quick access and accuracy. However, both face criticism regarding subscription issues, pricing, and the timeliness of drug updates.

Head to head

Features and Content tieR2R3R8R9
Davis's Drug Guide Users appreciate App A for its comprehensive information, including pronunciation guides and a calculator section R2. It's also noted for its offline access, which is crucial in clinical settings without Wi-Fi R25. However, some users report missing new medications or lacking sufficient depth in pharmacology R3R8R9R15.
Davis Drug Guide For Nurses App B is lauded for its thorough descriptions, including IV incompatibilities, and being a better resource than some alternatives . Users find it helpful for drug cards and care plans . Similar to App A, it receives criticism for missing newer drugs and drug classifications . Some users also report a lack of features like Y-site compatibility charts or the ability to sort bookmarks .
Ease of Use and Reliability edge: Davis's Drug GuideR1R11R14R16
Davis's Drug Guide Many users find App A easy to use, navigable, and quick for looking up medications R11R14. It's praised for being a reliable 'go-to' resource . However, a significant number of recent reviews highlight issues with the app not working, getting stuck on loading screens, or failing to pull up drug information after payment R1R16R34.
Davis Drug Guide For Nurses App B is described as quick, easy, and accurate, making it helpful for new nurses . Users appreciate its simple interface for finding information . Conversely, many users report issues with the app crashing, not opening, or being slow to load pages . Some also find the interface outdated and difficult to navigate .
Price and Value tieR1R4R6R15
Davis's Drug Guide App A is consistently criticized for its annual subscription cost, often cited as $39.99 or $40, which many users find too expensive, especially for students R6R22R42R50. There are complaints about being charged without consent for auto-renewals R15 and issues with canceling subscriptions R4R30. Some feel it's not worth the price given that similar information can be found for free or that the app doesn't work after payment R1R16R42.
Davis Drug Guide For Nurses App B also faces strong criticism for its annual subscription model, with users expressing frustration over paying yearly for what they perceive as a single book . The cost is often mentioned as around $39 or $50 per year . Users report difficulty canceling subscriptions and being charged unexpectedly . Some feel it's not worth the price due to app malfunctions or missing features .
Support and Account Management tieR1R4R13R30
Davis's Drug Guide Users report issues with App A regarding subscription renewal failures R1, inability to cancel subscriptions R4R30, and problems accessing the app on new devices R34R13. There are also complaints about poor business practices and a lack of support R4.
Davis Drug Guide For Nurses App B users frequently mention problems with restoring purchases on new phones or devices, often being prompted to pay for another subscription R69. Many struggle to cancel subscriptions or find the free trial . Some users have contacted support without resolution for app issues .
Pick Davis's Drug Guide if

you prioritize offline access and a generally smooth user experience for looking up medications, and are willing to navigate potential subscription and update issues R25R11R14.

Pick Davis Drug Guide For Nurses if

you need a quick and accurate reference specifically tailored for nurses, and are comfortable with a potentially less polished interface and occasional loading delays .

Evidence note: Both apps are very similar in content and user experience, leading to many shared complaints, particularly regarding subscription models and app functionality. The evidence is balanced, reflecting common frustrations across both versions of the Davis's Drug Guide mobile offerings.

Frequently asked

How much do Davis's Drug Guide apps cost?
Both Davis's Drug Guide apps typically cost around $39 to $50 for an annual subscription, with many users expressing frustration over the recurring yearly fee R6R22R42R50.
Do these apps work offline?
Davis's Drug Guide (App A) is explicitly praised by users for its ability to function without internet or Wi-Fi, making it a valuable resource in clinical settings where connectivity might be limited R25.
Are new medications included in these apps?
Users of both apps frequently report that new medications are often missing or take a long time to be added, leading them to use other resources or Google for the most current drug information R3R9R15R20.
Can I use my subscription on multiple devices?
Users of both apps report issues with cross-device compatibility and restoring purchases, often being unable to access their subscription on a new phone or a second tablet without being prompted to pay again R13R34R46R69.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Davis's Drug Guide 5/5 · US Great Guide!: I remember when these guides were in a ginormous textbook. This guide is convenient and has colorful pix. The best part is the Pronunciation Guide! With the glut of medications, it great to hear the precise pronunciation. The Calculator section is very handy too.
  2. [R3] Davis's Drug Guide 3/5 · US Update Needed: Updates needed more often! Looked up a medication today and it wasn’t listed! Had to use Google instead!
  3. [R8] Davis's Drug Guide 5/5 · US RN: Good resource. However not enough depth on pharmacology
  4. [R9] Davis's Drug Guide 3/5 · US Aggravated: This is the second year that I've purchased this, and I continue to find medication's that this source has no record of. Dissatisfied.
  5. [R1] Davis's Drug Guide 1/5 · US Unable to Use After Paying: I renewed my subscription after the trial and it still won't let me search meds on the app! I need this to work for nursing school.
  6. [R11] Davis's Drug Guide 5/5 · US Great Clinical Resource: This is a must have clinical guide. Easy to use and very navigable. Explicit and concise way of understanding pharmacology.
  7. [R14] Davis's Drug Guide 5/5 · US Best app ever: Love this app! So easy to use. I use it for everything.
  8. [R16] Davis's Drug Guide 1/5 · US Paid and does not work: Paid subscription and not even Tylenol drug information pulls up.
  9. [R4] Davis's Drug Guide 1/5 · US Poor business practices: This app was useful as a student, but I now get a superior drug guide for free through my workplace. However, there is no way to cancel this subscription. Please beware that if you subscribe to this app you are locked in for life. Better off with the hard copy of the book
  10. [R6] Davis's Drug Guide 3/5 · US Great but tooo expensive: Every can be found on the web. Too expensive for a student trying to get through school
  11. [R15] Davis's Drug Guide 3/5 · US Good information but not all drugs available: Good information but it is not comprehensive. There are more thorough drug book apps that are available. Also, this automatically renewed and charged me without my consent.
  12. [R13] Davis's Drug Guide 1/5 · US Only allows 1 I pad download: So in today's work only a single tablet download is crazy. I don't need it on my phone- I need it on 2 tablets. Can I do that? No… does it point that out before you waste your money? No.
  13. [R30] Davis's Drug Guide 1/5 · US Free Trial: I downloaded the free trial it’s due to end in a couple days and I am not able to find a way to cancel the auto subscription before it starts charging me.
  14. [R22] Davis's Drug Guide 1/5 · US Too expensive: Why do I need to subscribe yearly??
  15. [R42] Davis's Drug Guide 1/5 · US Healthcare provider: This App is very difficult to navigate and poorly organized. Also there are many common meds that are NOT included in the data base. It is NOT worth 39.99 per year. Several of the other Medicine Apps are much much better and those are either free or .99 cents. Please don’t waste your money on this terrible App, as it will only serve to fail you in an emergency!!!!
  16. [R50] Davis's Drug Guide 1/5 · US $40 APP!: Did not specify that you have to purchase this app for $40 until you open it. Please list it as a $40 app because that’s what it is.
  17. [R25] Davis's Drug Guide 5/5 · US Best med app!: This app is incredible! It is designed where you don’t even need Internet or Wi-Fi so if you’re stuck in a med room and have to google something, you can always have your answer at hand. You can make notes which is great. After my shifts, I use the recent search list to review. I’ve looked up to feel more comfortable with them for next shift.
  18. [R20] Davis's Drug Guide 1/5 · US Review: A lot of new meds or meds being approved or removed from market aren’t adequate
  19. [R34] Davis's Drug Guide 1/5 · US App not working when I got my new phone: My app won’t allow me to log on since getting my new phone. I do have an older version but it worked great for me. When I try to log on it tells me I purchased from the App Store and need to “restore” from there. There is no option to “restore” from the App Store. Looks like I’m out $40.
  20. [R46] Davis's Drug Guide 1/5 · US Don’t waste your time: So you buy the book with online resources but the website is poorly designed and only loads half of the time. So you think, okay well maybe I’ll download the app. Well the app is 39 dollars. But wait, if you download the app on your iPhone but want to use it on an android tablet you have to buy the app again. They don’t tell you until later to buy the app through the website
  21. [R69] Davis Drug Guide For Nurses 3/5 · US Can add to new phone: Love the app itself, do not like the fact that when you add the app to new phone you can not restore. They want you to pay for another subscription. Maybe it’s me but this has happened on two different phones.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store