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Davis's Drug Guide - Nurses

Unbound Medicine, Inc. · Medical · United States store
#12 GROSSING · MEDICAL
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$41.8K
Likely $13.9K to $125.3K
▲ 265.9% in 14 days
New ratings
+5
in 2 days, 10.2K in total
Rating
4.9 of 5
9.3K ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
5
was 6 on Oct 17, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 24, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$501.3K
Both stores combined. Small app estimate, so no split per store
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
325.1K to 928.8K
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • Ukraine #19 Medical (Play)$33.5K · 80%
  • Poland #20 Medical (Play)$8.3K · 20%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Small app: combines its grossing ranks with ratings growth (48 new ratings a month on average since launch). Tested on 418 apps with verified revenue: typically off by about 2.6 times, so the range is wide. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
9.3K
AVG RATING
4.85
PRICE
Free
AGE
17.7y
LAST UPDATE
5d ago
VERSION
1.64
SIZE
16 MB
AGE RATING
17+

Last 30 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart and daily ratings counts.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
30 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
5 (was 2)
NEW RATINGS, LAST 2 DAYS
+5
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · BOTH STORES EST
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Sep 25, 2026not in a grossing chart
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Sep 27, 2026$4.4K a month
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Oct 10, 2026$11.4K a month
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Oct 16, 2026$731K a month
Oct 17, 2026not in a grossing chart
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Oct 23, 2026$41.8K a month
Oct 24, 2026$41.8K a month
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 25, 2026: #8 Medical · CA. Now: #5 Medical · CA.
RATINGS IN THE CORE COUNTRIES, DAILY
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Oct 22, 202610.2K ratings
Oct 23, 202610.2K ratings
Oct 24, 202610.2K ratings
10.2K on Oct 22, 2026, 10.2K on Oct 24, 2026. New ratings track new downloads, even outside the charts.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
2 purchases listed
  • Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses$39.99
  • Davis's Drug Guide Subsription$39.99
Top in-app purchases as listed on the App Store, in local prices.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
0.4 reviews / week
  • Trendfalling
  • Recent reviews average4.0 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share23%
From the latest 372 written reviews, covering 6468 days.
RELEASE CADENCE
2 updates in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases49 days
From the last 25 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
9.3K ratings
5★92%
4★5%
3★1%
2★1%
1★2%

What users want

From the latest 372 reviews on the United States App Store, Feb 7, 2009 to Oct 22, 2026: 23% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Price and subscription49%

42 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I think it's really unfair how I have to pay more money to get full access of the list of medications!
★★★★★ I renewed my subscription after the trial and it still won't let me search meds on the app!
★★★★★ However, there is no way to cancel this subscription.
Login and account problems13%

11 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ If you try the free trial, it will not work unless you update your account and then pay.
★★★★★ I originally set up my account on my computer, with my access code from my book.
★★★★★ It will not let me login no matter how updated everything is.
Bugs, things not working9%

8 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Paid subscription and not even Tylenol drug information pulls up.
★★★★★ This app does not work unless you pay for it.
★★★★★ 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…
Limits, credits, locked features9%

8 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I think it's really unfair how I have to pay more money to get full access of the list of medications!
★★★★★ Please beware that if you subscribe to this app you are locked in for life.
★★★★★ Cell service is limited in our hospital and I do not want to pay for something I cannot access while seeing patients.
Worse after an update9%

8 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ If you try the free trial, it will not work unless you update your account and then pay.
★★★★★ My iPad is updated to the latest version, and nothing.
★★★★★ Please have it fixed maybe in the next update?
Crashes and freezes6%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ The app is stuck on a loading screen and will not advance.
★★★★★ I have relied on this drug guide frequently as a reference. I am a flight paramedic and this app has been helpful because it does not require the internet to function. There have been 3 recent occasions that I needed…
★★★★★ I was able to continue to use the content I purchased until my device (iPhone 6) recently crashed, which required going back to default settings.
Wrong or poor results5%

4 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Free app for iPhone, Davis 100, is USELESS!
Missing features5%

4 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ However, there is no way to cancel this subscription.
★★★★★ There is no option to “restore” from the App Store.
★★★★★ I called customer service for help but unfortunately, I was told, there was no way to restore the content I purchased without updating to current version.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • They need a pill for this illness. 1★, Mar 25, 2025
  • I do wish there's night mode on here too! 5★, Jun 24, 2022
  • Davis Drug Guide has never disappointed it's a staple and has been, even if I don't rely on its something I need to have on me, good for updates and refreshers, and just has been with me in text and now app forms… 5★, Jun 15, 2022
  • It would be nice if there was a recommended labs section instead of or in addition to monitor calcium etc they can also list check CBC, BMP, Dental Screen and frequency. 2★, Oct 21, 2021
  • I wish this app was a little more user friendly, often times I am referencing things on the fly and I need to check details quickly and efficiently. 5★, Aug 5, 2020
  • It would be great if this app offered a way to check drug- drug interactions. 5★, Jun 22, 2018
  • Could you add the ability to move entries in the favorites list? 5★, Oct 19, 2016
  • I just wish it would have recommended techniques got administering certain drugs. 5★, Dec 10, 2015
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
won't let3better off3free trial3new phone3
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Easy to use20%

54 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ So easy to use and has so much content.
★★★★★ Easy to use and very navigable.
★★★★★ Davis drug guide is fast and easy to use.
Useful, it helps16%

44 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ This app is also very helpful for checking IV compatibility between different medications.
★★★★★ So many things to know in nursing and this helps stay up to date with common medications you need to know as a nurse.
★★★★★ Very helpful in a professional setting.
Worth the money11%

29 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I've had this since I've graduated nursing school about 11years ago. It continues to be helpful. Highly recommend it.
★★★★★ I really enjoyed using the free trial for a month!
★★★★★ I've had this app for two years and it's worth every penny.
Fast10%

28 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Davis drug guide is fast and easy to use.
★★★★★ Its fast and has medication pronunciation for medications that aren't as common.
★★★★★ It doesn't always have all the tablet doses or all the guidance I need for prescribing but it has a very easy format, is a quick reference for finding side effects by body system, and lots of good education pointers.
Accurate, great results5%

14 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ It is accurate and gives a complete explanation of the medication.
★★★★★ I really like how the information is displayed.
★★★★★ This application is a nice, quick reference that works great for pharmacists.

Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.

What users say

Latest reviews, United States App Store.

★★★★★Oct 22, 2026
The Best…

Everything at my fingertips. So easy to use and has so much content. Highly recommended!

★★★★★Oct 8, 2026
Don’t appreciate this!!!

I bought the book and I had the code to download the app on my phone. I think it’s really unfair how I have to pay more money to get full access of the list of medications!

★★★★★Jul 2, 2026
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.

★★★★★May 29, 2026
Drug Guide

I have Davis’s Drug Guide for years, student, Paramedic and Hospital as well as family. The updates are good!

★★★★★Jan 28, 2026
RN

Good resource. However not enough depth on pharmacology

★★★★★Dec 13, 2025
Great Clinical Resource

This is a must have clinical guide. Easy to use and very navigable. Explicit and concise way of understanding pharmacology.

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ASO keywords

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What's new in 1.64

This update adds support for iPhone Duo and ensures full compatibility with the latest iOS 27 release, delivering a more reliable experience with improved performance and stability. We're always here to help—if you have any questions or feedback, please contact Unbound Medicine Support at support@unboundmedicine.com

Released Feb 6, 2009. Current version shipped Oct 19, 2026.

Store description

Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses delivers everything you need to administer medications safely across the lifespan. Includes EXCLUSIVE DrugGuide.com access, regular updates, dosing calculators, Drug of the Week, and more! DAVIS DRUG GUIDE FEATURES: • 1,700+ monographs — covering 5,000+ trade name and generic medications • Audio pronunciations — to learn new drug names • Pill images — to visually confirm drug forms • Regular updates — featuring new FDA approvals and prescribing changes • Critical safety alerts and warnings • Highlighted Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) • Pharmacology, Natural & Herbal, Canadian, and Combination Rx indexes • Canadian-specific content, including Canadian trade names and drugs specifically approved for use in Canada • Ideal for courses in nursing programs covering medications, drug administration and preparation for NCLEX-RN & NCLEX-PN exam. • Trusted companion for practicing nurses, physicians & pharmacists. • Now includes Routine Pediatric and Adult Immunizations appendix which incorporates the most recent recommendations. • Adverse side effects are now listed in order of most frequent, life threatening and frequent, life threatening, and other side effects. • A streamlined presentation of the nursing implementation and family teaching sections in the monographs. EXCLUSIVE UNBOUND MEDICINE FEATURES • Free access to the DrugGuide.com website (after purchase) • IV calculators for drips and dosing — fully integrated • Highlighting and note-taking within entries • “Favorites” for bookmarking important entries • 'Drug of the Week' Alerts • Enhanced Search to find Rx medications quickly Authors: April Hazard Vallerand, PhD, RN, FAAN; Cynthia A. Sanoski, BS, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS Publisher: F.A. Davis Powered by: Unbound Medicine TRIAL / SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS • New users can access the complete Davis Drug Guide app free for 14 days. • After 14 days, your iTunes account will be charged $39.99 for a one-year subscription unless you have turned off auto-renew in Account Settings at least 24 hours before the free trial ends. • At the end of the one-year period, your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off in Account Settings 24 hours prior to the renewal date. • If you choose not to renew, you will still be able to use the app but will not receive medication updates. Unbound Medicine Privacy Policy: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/privacy Unbound Medicine Terms of Use: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/end_user_license_agreement

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