Block Buddy Pro vs AnesthesiaRef
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
AnesthesiaRef
A comprehensive educational reference for anesthesiology professionals and students. It covers critical areas like airway management, crisis response, and perioperative decision support to promote safe anesthesia practices.
- Airway management
- Crisis response protocols
- Physiology and pharmacology
- Procedure guides
- Condition information
- Calculators and checklists
- Perioperative decision support
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AnesthesiaRef is a focused educational reference for clinicians and learners in anesthesiology, integrating airway management, crisis response, physiology, pharmacology, procedures, conditions, calculators, checklists, and perioperative decision support to reinforce safe, structured anesthesia care. This app is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, and never disregard or delay seeking professional advice because of information provided by this app. About Rishi Kumar, MD, FACC ("RK.MD") I'm an adult cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and cardiovascular ICU intensivist practicing in academic medicine. I'm passionate about teaching with free, open-access medical education. Learn more on my site: https://rk.md
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AnesthesiaRef at 100% against Block Buddy Pro's 20%. AnesthesiaRef also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and ads (none vs shown). Block Buddy Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (17.5 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, 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.
AnesthesiaRef holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Block Buddy Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of AnesthesiaRef's.
Block Buddy Pro ships an update every 4 months, AnesthesiaRef every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Block Buddy Pro | AnesthesiaRef |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (75 ratings) | 5.0 (28 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 75 — better | 28 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Block Buddy, LLC | Rishi Kumar |
Customer experience
Block Buddy Pro
AnesthesiaRef
In-app purchases
Block Buddy Pro
No in-app purchases
AnesthesiaRef
No in-app purchases
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