Comparison

OSAEMR 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

OSAEMR

This medical application serves as a digital record for anesthesia providers, allowing them to document anesthetics on an iPad. It covers the entire patient experience, from initial assessment to data submission for billing and quality purposes. An internet connection is not required for core functionality.

Highlights
  • Digital anesthetic record keeping
  • Covers entire anesthetic experience
  • Standalone offline functionality
  • PDF report generation
  • Billing and quality data submission
  • Suitable for solo practices and students
Features
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OSAEMR is a standalone Anesthesia Electronic Medical Record that works on the iPad. It allows CRNAs and other anesthesia providers (anesthesiologists, Oral Surgeons, Veterinarians) to digitally record their anesthetics. No internet connection is needed, although additional features (such as in-app text messaging and uploading of completed PDFs) are enabled if it is available. OSAEMR covers the entire anesthetic experience, from initial patient workup to documenting the anesthetic, printing out reports, and submission of billing and quality data. Excellent resource for solo- and small-practice CRNAs as well as students and Sim labs.

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

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OSAEMR at 100% against Block Buddy Pro's 20%. OSAEMR also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.8) and ads (none vs shown). Block Buddy Pro's advantage is ratings volume (75 vs 8). 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

OSAEMR holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Buddy Pro has 75 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of OSAEMR's written reviews are positive against 20% of Block Buddy Pro's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
OSAEMR versus Block Buddy Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOSAEMRBlock Buddy Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better2.8 (75 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings875 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS11.4 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB20 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperOSAEMRBlock Buddy, LLC

Customer experience

OSAEMR

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 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

OSAEMR

No in-app purchases

None

Block Buddy Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OSAEMR free?
OSAEMR 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, OSAEMR or Block Buddy Pro?
OSAEMR is rated higher. OSAEMR averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Block Buddy Pro averages 2.8 from 75 ratings.
Do OSAEMR or Block Buddy Pro have ads?
Block Buddy Pro shows ads; OSAEMR does not.

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