Comparison

Block Buddy Pro vs Pediatric Anesthesia Calc

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

Head to head
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!

About

Pediatric Anesthesia Calc

This medical tool assists anesthesia providers in quickly and safely calculating weight-based drug dosages for infants and children. It features a comprehensive library of common pediatric anesthesia medications and includes quick-reference guides for airway equipment. An internet connection is not required for use.

Highlights
  • Weight-based drug dosing
  • Infant, neonate, and child support
  • Airway equipment sizing guides
  • Dose conversion calculator
  • Offline functionality
  • Updated medication data
Features
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The Pediatric Anesthesia Calculator is a fast, reliable tool designed specifically for anesthesia providers. Whether you’re familiar with pediatrics or not, this app helps you safely and quickly calculate weight-based drug dosages for infants and children. The app includes a comprehensive library of common pediatric anesthesia medications with suggested dose ranges based on weight and age. Key Features: • Pediatric anesthesia drug dosing by weight (kg or lb) • Support for infants, neonates, and children • Quick-reference guides for airway equipment sizing • Built-in calculator for easy dose conversion • No internet connection required Why choose Peds Anesthesia Calculator? • Continuously updated with relevant medication data • Clean, simple interface for use in high-pressure situations

Screenshots

Block Buddy Pro4 screens
Pediatric Anesthesia Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pediatric Anesthesia Calc at 100% against Block Buddy Pro's 20%. Pediatric Anesthesia Calc also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and ads (none vs shown). Block Buddy Pro's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and ratings volume (75 vs 2). On 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

Block Buddy Pro is free to download; Pediatric Anesthesia Calc costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pediatric Anesthesia Calc 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 2, 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 100% of Pediatric Anesthesia Calc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Buddy Pro ships an update every 4 months, Pediatric Anesthesia Calc every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Block Buddy Pro versus Pediatric Anesthesia Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock Buddy ProPediatric Anesthesia Calc
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating2.8 (75 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings75 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#156 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB20 MB
Age rating17++4
DeveloperBlock Buddy, LLCApreciax

Customer experience

Block Buddy Pro

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

Pediatric Anesthesia Calc

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Block Buddy Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Pediatric Anesthesia Calc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block Buddy Pro free?
Block Buddy Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pediatric Anesthesia Calc free?
Pediatric Anesthesia Calc costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Block Buddy Pro or Pediatric Anesthesia Calc?
Pediatric Anesthesia Calc is rated higher. Block Buddy Pro averages 2.8 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Pediatric Anesthesia Calc averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Block Buddy Pro or Pediatric Anesthesia Calc have ads?
Block Buddy Pro shows ads; Pediatric Anesthesia Calc does not.
Which is updated more often, Block Buddy Pro or Pediatric Anesthesia Calc?
Block Buddy Pro ships an update every 4 months, and Pediatric Anesthesia Calc every 3 weeks. Most recently, Block Buddy Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pediatric Anesthesia Calc on October 30, 2026.

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