Comparison

PediPop Anesthesia vs Block Buddy Pro

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

Head to head
About

PediPop Anesthesia

This application helps reduce anxiety in young children during medical procedures by making mask inductions engaging. Children can interact with a virtual balloon, turning a stressful experience into a fun game.

Highlights
  • Decreases anxiety and fear
  • Simple to operate
  • No Wi-Fi/cell reception needed
  • No ads/commercials
  • Choice of 4 balloon colors
  • Ages 3-7 recommended
Features
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This app is quick and simple to use. Even better, kids love it! Open this app as you're ready to begin your mask induction. Allow the child to pick their favorite balloon color. As the preset video of the balloon begins to play, encourage the child to "play a video game" by having them blow into the mask as they try to pop the balloon. With the inhalational anesthetic flowing, your pediatric patient will soon be slipping into stage II. Recommended for children ages 3-7 years old. Decrease anxiety and fear in your pediatric patient as they undergo the stresses of a mask induction. PediPop is the worlds first app specifically designed to assist with mask inductions of your pediatric patients. With PediPop you don't have to worry about wifi/cell reception or annoying adds/commercials. You'll be amazed at the difference between a child that is actively engaged in participating with this fun app vs common environmental distractions, such as watching a cartoon. Whether you call it playing "a video game" or "try to pop a balloon", your pediatric patient's last memories before they go to sleep will be pleasant ones. Highlights: -Helps to decrease anxiety and fear -Extremely simple to operate -No wifi/cell reception needed -No adds/commercials -Choose from 4 different balloon colors -Recommended for kids ages 3 to 7 years old To work app: 1) Open app 2) Select balloon color 3) Balloon animation will begin (Have child try to "blow up and pop balloon") 4) Ensure silent mode switch is off to hear audio 5) Tap the balloon animation to pause, tap again to continue 6) If your patient is not in stage II after the first balloon is popped, have them do another one!

About

Block Buddy Pro

This app provides comprehensive guidance for ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks, point-of-care ultrasound, and non-surgical pain management. It features narrated videos, detailed descriptions, illustrations, and ultrasound images to teach users how to perform these procedures effectively. Access lessons and videos offline on various devices for continuous learning.

Highlights
  • Narrated video lessons
  • Detailed descriptions and instructions
  • Comprehensive illustrations and sonograms
  • Offline access to content
  • Personalized note-taking
  • Drug comparison guide (Rx Guide)
Features
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The NEW and IMPROVED Block Buddy Pro app is your ultimate resource for Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Nerve Blocks, Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), and Non-surgical Pain Management (NSPM). With its newly-updated interface and powerful features, Block Buddy Pro teaches you how to perform ultrasound-guided nerve blocks with narrated videos, detailed descriptions, comprehensive illustrations, and ultrasound images. Whether you're a student or an experienced medical professional, this app is any anesthesia provider’s best friend! * Download full app to access lessons and videos wherever and whenever you need them, regardless of internet connection. * Explore comprehensive lessons on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. * Watch narrated videos and view ultrasound images of nerve blocks. * Instantly learn detailed descriptions and step-by-step instructions. * Quickly review medical illustrations and sonograms when you need to. * Easily add helpful, personalized notes on important lessons. * Discover and compare the most effective drugs for your patient with our handy Rx Guide. Continue your education for safely and efficiently performing Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks, Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), and Non-surgical Pain Management (NSPM) all in ONE app. Download now and experience Block Buddy Pro for yourself!

Screenshots

PediPop Anesthesia4 screens
Block Buddy Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PediPop Anesthesia at 100% against Block Buddy Pro's 20%. PediPop Anesthesia also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and ads (none vs shown). Block Buddy Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (75 vs 15). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PediPop Anesthesia holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Buddy Pro has 75 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PediPop Anesthesia's written reviews are positive against 20% of Block Buddy Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PediPop Anesthesia ships an update every 11 months, Block Buddy Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PediPop Anesthesia versus Block Buddy Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPediPop AnesthesiaBlock Buddy Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (15 ratings) — better2.8 (75 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1575 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB20 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developersteven bazanBlock Buddy, LLC

Customer experience

PediPop Anesthesia

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Block Buddy Pro

All ratings75 ratings
Positive42.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative56.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

PediPop Anesthesia

No in-app purchases

None

Block Buddy Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PediPop Anesthesia free?
PediPop Anesthesia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Block Buddy Pro free?
Block Buddy Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PediPop Anesthesia or Block Buddy Pro?
PediPop Anesthesia is rated higher. PediPop Anesthesia averages 5.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Block Buddy Pro averages 2.8 from 75 ratings.
Do PediPop Anesthesia or Block Buddy Pro have ads?
Block Buddy Pro shows ads; PediPop Anesthesia does not.
Which is updated more often, PediPop Anesthesia or Block Buddy Pro?
PediPop Anesthesia ships an update every 11 months, and Block Buddy Pro every 4 months. Most recently, PediPop Anesthesia was updated on October 7, 2026 and Block Buddy Pro on October 17, 2026.

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