Comparison

BLOCKJOCKS vs ARiRA

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

Head to head
About

BLOCKJOCKS

This app provides a comprehensive library of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia educational videos for medical professionals. It offers free and premium content, including instructional videos, webinars, and expert lectures, with offline viewing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Over 130 instructional videos
  • High definition procedures and webinars
  • Offline video downloads
  • Chromecast and AirPlay support
  • Continue watching feature
  • Add to My List feature
  • Community commenting
Features
Currently charting
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The premiere source for ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia educational videos The BLOCKJOCKS app is presented by blockjocks.com, the premiere source for free and premium ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia educational videos. BLOCKJOCKS gives anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists (CRNA), anesthesia residents, and medical students the tools they need to understand and perform simple and complex nerve block techniques to control pain and provide anesthesia and analgesia for orthopedic surgery and other surgical procedures. • Login with your existing BLOCKJOCKS account or create a new subscription within the app. Enjoy our free videos, or for complete premium video library access pay a monthly (VIP-monthly) or a yearly (VIP-annual) subscription with a 7-day free trial, auto-renewing monthly or annually. With a BLOCKJOCKS VIP subscription, you will receive: • Over 130 ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia instructional videos, including high definition procedures, webinars, and the VIP Lecture Series highlighting regional anesthesia expert block jocks from around the world. • Automatically beam videos from your phone to your Chromecast or AirPlay enabled devices • No Internet required! Download videos to watch offline, or stream videos with WiFi, 3G or 4G • "Continue Watching" feature to pick up your video where you last left off • "Add to My List" feature to keep a list of your favorite BLOCKJOCKS videos • Comment on videos with the rest of the international regional anesthesia community • Tell your colleagues about your favorite videos with Twitter, Facebook, texts, and email, right in the app BLOCKJOCKS aims to complement other excellent unaffiliated online resources for regional anaesthesia education including ASRA, ESRA Academy, Block GuRU, NYSORA, Sonosite SonoAccess, and The ABA MOCA Minute. Want to be a BLOCKJOCK too? Download the app and start your free trial today! To access all features and content you can subscribe to BLOCKJOCKS on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.blockjocks.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.blockjocks.com/privacy

About

ARiRA

This medical learning platform uses immersive technologies to teach ultrasound-guided nerve blocks. It offers interactive 3D anatomy, augmented reality guidance, and real ultrasound footage for hands-on training. Ideal for medical professionals and trainees seeking to enhance their practical skills.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D anatomy models
  • Augmented reality probe and needle guide
  • Glide-View mode for anatomy visualization
  • Mobile probe control with real ultrasound clips
  • High-resolution cadaveric images
  • Sono-anatomy with real ultrasound scans
  • CPD certificates for professional development
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ARiRA is a next-generation learning platform for ultrasound-guided nerve blocks. Designed for anaesthetists, medical trainees, CRNAs, ED and pain specialists, it brings anatomy and procedure training to life using state-of-the-art immersive technologies. Key Features: 3D Anatomy Models: Interactive, layered visualisation to understand complex anatomy & nerve pathways. Augmented Reality Probe and Needle Guide: Simulate real-world probe placement and needle trajectory. Glide-View Mode: See anatomical structures with or without labels to reinforce learning. Ultra-Slide Probe Control: Move the virtual probe from your mobile device and view real-life ultrasound clips. Cadaver Anatomy: Access high-resolution cadaveric images to compare real human structures with ultrasound views. Sono-Anatomy: Real ultrasound scans aligned with internal anatomy for accurate interpretation. CPD Ready: Certificates are provided for your professional development portfolio. Invoice Support: Paid receipt available for hospital reimbursement, university funding, or tax purposes. Ideal for use in theatres, clinics, or on-the-go learning. Whether you're preparing for exams or improving your practical skills, ARiRA delivers high-fidelity educational tools directly to your device.

Screenshots

BLOCKJOCKS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: ARiRA at free against BLOCKJOCKS's free with in-app purchases. ARiRA also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%). BLOCKJOCKS's advantage is chart position (#190 vs unranked) and device support. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. BLOCKJOCKS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and ARiRA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
BLOCKJOCKS versus ARiRA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLOCKJOCKSARiRA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (95 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings95 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#190 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better—
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB443 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBLOCKJOCKS.COM LLCARIRA LTD

Customer experience

BLOCKJOCKS

All ratings95 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%

ARiRA

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BLOCKJOCKS

Subscriptions2
  • BLOCKJOCKS Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • BLOCKJOCKS Subscription7 Days trial$169.991 Year
1 purchases

ARiRA

One-time1
  • ARiRA - Individual Plan$129.99

Questions

Is BLOCKJOCKS free?
BLOCKJOCKS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ARiRA free?
ARiRA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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