# Block Buddy Pro vs Master Anesthesia

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Master Anesthesia at 79% against Block Buddy Pro's 20%. Master Anesthesia also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.8) and ads (none vs shown). Block Buddy Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Master Anesthesia sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $69.99 per year. Block Buddy Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Master Anesthesia holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Master Anesthesia has 2K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Block Buddy Pro's written reviews are positive against 79% of Master Anesthesia's.

Block Buddy Pro ships an update every 4 months, Master Anesthesia every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Buddy Pro | Master Anesthesia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-buddy-pro/id1471006793/reviews) | **[4.9 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-anesthesia/id1550793078/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **79.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#102** |
| Size | 20 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Block Buddy, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470651238) | [Matthew Willis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550793080) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Buddy Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-buddy-pro/id1471006793)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Master Anesthesia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-anesthesia/id1550793078)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app provides anesthesia professionals with quick answers to common questions. It highlights anesthetic implications of diseases, surgical cases, and drugs, and includes a searchable acronym list and a comprehensive calculator for dosages, blood loss, and fluid management.

**Highlights:** Disease anesthetic implications, Surgical case anesthetic implications, Drug anesthetic implications, Searchable acronym list, Local anesthetic dosage calculator, Blood volume and loss calculator, Fluid and equipment calculations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Master Anesthesia Contributor | $69.99 | per year |
| Full Access CE | $449.00 | per year |
| Module Unlock | $24.99 | one-time |
| Course Unlock | $99.00 | one-time |
| Master Anesthesia One Time | $99.99 | one-time |
| One-Time | $149.99 | one-time |
| Course Unlock | $449.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient and fast calculators
- 📚 Comprehensive information and resources
- 💡 Helpful for clinical practice and preparation
- 🔍 Useful reference for anesthesia providers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes in the calculations section
- 🔒 Issues with purchase verification and login
- 💰 Concerns about the transition to a paid subscription model
- 🔋 High battery consumption and performance issues on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect terminology and credentials on the starting screen
- Inconsistent behavior when accessing content after subscription changes

**Requested features**

- Offline access to content
- Apple Watch integration for the calculator
- More detailed and up-to-date information on procedures and conditions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Buddy Pro free?

Block Buddy Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Master Anesthesia free?

Master Anesthesia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Block Buddy Pro or Master Anesthesia?

Master Anesthesia is rated higher. Block Buddy Pro averages 2.8 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Master Anesthesia averages 4.9 from 2K ratings.

### Do Block Buddy Pro or Master Anesthesia have ads?

Block Buddy Pro shows ads; Master Anesthesia does not.

### Which is updated more often, Block Buddy Pro or Master Anesthesia?

Block Buddy Pro ships an update every 4 months, and Master Anesthesia every 6 days. Most recently, Block Buddy Pro was updated on September 18, 2026 and Master Anesthesia on September 25, 2026.

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