OSAEMR vs Block Buddy Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- Narrated video lessons
- Detailed descriptions and instructions
- Comprehensive illustrations and sonograms
- Offline access to content
- Personalized note-taking
- Drug comparison guide (Rx Guide)
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | OSAEMR | Block Buddy Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better | 2.8 (75 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 75 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | OSAEMR | Block Buddy, LLC |
Customer experience
OSAEMR
Block Buddy Pro
In-app purchases
OSAEMR
No in-app purchases
Block Buddy Pro
No in-app purchases
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