Comparison

Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia vs NYSORA VetRA

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia

This comprehensive medical resource provides detailed guidelines for administering safe and effective anesthesia to a wide range of animals. It covers anesthetic procedures, drug information, equipment, and pain management, updated with the latest research and protocols. Access vital information anytime, anywhere, with or without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Anesthetic procedures for various animals
  • Updated drug information and pain management
  • Step-by-step technique overviews
  • Euthanasia protocols
  • Complementary and alternative strategies
  • SmartSearch technology
Features
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. An in-App purchase is required to unlock all content.   Long valued by students and practitioners alike, this resource is a convenient, complete and practical resource for administering safe and effective anesthesia to small and large animals, including exotic pets. Handbook of Veterinary Anesthesia, 5th Edition is a well-accepted guide to performing anesthesia and anesthetic techniques safely and effectively. This convenient pocket guide provides clear concise guidelines on anesthetic procedures for dogs cats horses ruminants camelids pigs birds and other exotic pets. Topics include patient evaluation and preparation local anesthetic drugs anesthetic equipment patient monitoring pain management breathing systems and ventilation shock therapy respiratory and cardiac emergencies and euthanasia. Written by leading anesthesiology experts William W. Muir III and John A. E. Hubbell this practical handbook is the perfect to take anywhere! New to this edition * UPDATED anesthetic drug information and NEW pain management techniques provide the latest on indications, toxicities, and recommended dosages. * EXPANDED step-by-step overviews of anesthetic and analgesic techniques make it easier to review and perform procedures. * UPDATED coverage of euthanasia, including the most current AVMA guidelines, provides today’s accepted protocols for the provision of euthanasia. * UPDATED complementary and alternative strategies provide non-pharmacologic interventions for pain management. * UPDATED research findings and clinical applications address special anesthetic considerations necessary in cats. Key Features * User-friendly format provides instant access to vital information on anesthetic procedures and techniques for dogs, cats, horses, ruminants, camelids, pigs, birds, and other exotic pets. * Thoroughly UPDATED topics include patient evaluation, patient preparation methods, safe and effective operation of anesthetic equipment, and chemical restraint procedures. * Respected authors are recognized as experts in the field of veterinary anesthesia. * Over 100 tables, boxes, and graphs summarize anesthetic protocols and clinical applications, including dosages, advantages, and disadvantages of each drug. No internet connection is required to access the content after the initial download. Find information quickly using powerful SmartSearch technology. Search part of term for those hard to spell medical terms. Content licensed from printed ISBN 10: 0323080693 Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 9780323080699 SUBSCRIPTION : Please choose an auto renewable subscription plan to receive content access & continuous updates. Your subscription automatically renews as per your plan, so you always have the latest content.   Yearly auto-renewing payments - $79.99   Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user & auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable.   If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-30000   Privacy Policy-https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions-https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx   Editor(s): William W. Muir; John A. E. Hubbell Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Company

About

NYSORA VetRA

This app provides practical ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia techniques for veterinarians. It features step-by-step guides, clinical pharmacology, and high-quality illustrations and animations to aid learning. It covers a wide range of nerve blocks and techniques.

Highlights
  • Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks
  • Landmark-based and infiltrational blocks
  • Step-by-step approach to nerve blocks
  • Clinical pharmacology of local anesthetics
  • High-quality clinical images and illustrations
  • Reverse-ultrasound anatomy illustrations and animations
  • Cognitive aids for sono-anatomy learning
Features
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Written by the leading authority in Veterinary ultrasound, Robert Trujanovic, DVM, Vienna, Austria. Veterinary RA APP features the most practical Regional Anesthesia Techniques. - Practical ultrasound-guided nerve blocks - Also features landmark-based and infiltrational blocks and techniques - Neuraxial Anesthesia - Step-by-Step approach to all major nerve blocks - Highly practical clinical pharmacology of local anesthetics - Loaded with practical clinical tips; - High quality clinical images and illustrations; - NYSORA’s proprietary reverse-ultrasound anatomy illustrations and animations; - Cognitive aids to facilitate learning of sono-anatomy patterns; - Enhanced by illustrations and animations; - Tips on how to get the best images; - Techniques: Subscalenic Block, RUMM Nerve Block, Serratus Plane Block, Intercostal Nerve Block (ICNB), TAP Block, QLB block, Rectus Sheath Block (RSB), Saphenous Nerve Block, Sciatic Nerve Block, Femoral Nerve Block, ESP Nerve Block, Paravertebral Nerve Blocks, Lumbosacral Trunk Nerve Block, Ultrasound-Guided Epidural, ear blocks…

Screenshots

Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia4 screens
NYSORA VetRA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NYSORA VetRA at 4.8 against Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia's 3.5. NYSORA VetRA also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia's advantage is chart position (#182 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $63.99 per year and NYSORA VetRA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NYSORA VetRA holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 17 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia ships an update every 7 months, NYSORA VetRA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia versus NYSORA VetRA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandbook Veterinary AnesthesiaNYSORA VetRA
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (8 ratings)4.8 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings817 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#182 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB42 MB
Age rating+1712+
DeveloperSkyscape Medpresso IncNYSORA inc.

Customer experience

Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

NYSORA VetRA

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia

Subscriptions2
  • HBK Vet Anesthesia 1Y Sub off$63.991 Year
  • HBK Vet Anesthesia 1Y Sub$79.991 Year
2 purchases

NYSORA VetRA

Subscriptions2
  • FULL ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • FULL ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION7 Days trial$95.991 Year

Questions

Is Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia free?
Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NYSORA VetRA free?
NYSORA VetRA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia or NYSORA VetRA?
NYSORA VetRA is rated higher. Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia averages 3.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while NYSORA VetRA averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.
Do Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia or NYSORA VetRA have ads?
Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia shows ads; NYSORA VetRA does not.
Which is updated more often, Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia or NYSORA VetRA?
Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia ships an update every 7 months, and NYSORA VetRA every 3 weeks. Most recently, Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia was updated on August 14, 2026 and NYSORA VetRA on September 9, 2026.

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