iResus vs Blood Components
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iResus
Access the latest adult, pediatric, newborn resuscitation, and anaphylaxis algorithms offline. This free tool is compliant with Resuscitation Council UK Guidelines 2021 and available on multiple devices.
- Offline algorithm access
- Adult resuscitation guidelines
- Pediatric resuscitation guidelines
- Newborn resuscitation guidelines
- Anaphylaxis algorithms
- Compliant with UK guidelines
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iResus is a free support tool that has been developed by Resuscitation Council UK and Cranworth Medical Ltd. iResus enables the user to access the latest Adult, Paediatric, Newborn resuscitation and anaphylaxis algorithms without the need for an internet connection and is available on a variety of devices. iResus is compliant with the Resuscitation Council UK Guidelines 2021.
Blood Components
This app provides clinicians with a summary of national guidelines for the appropriate use of blood components. It facilitates robust documentation of transfusion indications, referencing key medical guidelines.
- Summarizes national blood transfusion guidelines
- Facilitates appropriate blood use
- Enables documentation of transfusion indications
- References NBTC, BSH, and NICE guidelines
- Acts as a clinical reference tool
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Blood Components App summarises relevant national guidelines to act as a guide for clinicians to facilitate appropriate use of blood and enable robust documentation of indications. The App has been updated and is based on the National Blood Transfusion Committee (NBTC) Indication Codes for Transfusion (2020), the British Society of Haematology (BSH) Guideline on transfusion for foetuses, neonates and older children (2016) and The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Blood transfusion [NG24] guidelines . The App should be used in conjunction with the full guidelines.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blood Components at 100% against iResus's 50%. iResus's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 19 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). 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.
iResus ships an update every 7 months, Blood Components every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iResus | Blood Components |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | RESUSCITATION COUNCIL (U.K.) TRADING LTD | NHS |
Customer experience
iResus
Blood Components
In-app purchases
iResus
No in-app purchases
Blood Components
No in-app purchases
