Comparison

Anesthesia Record vs Bolus

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

Head to head
About

Anesthesia Record

Features
Currently charting
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This application enables anesthetists to efficiently and accurately complete anesthesia records directly from their iPhone (recommended) or iPad. Designed for offline use, all records are securely stored on the user’s device without requiring an internet connection. The app supports anesthesia records up to 4 hours in duration. For procedures exceeding this time, users can simply create an additional record for the same patient. Key features include: Customizable drug list Correction mode for easy edits Options to save and print finalized records Note: This application (and all of its parts) does not make any medical decisions.

About

Bolus

This app streamlines anesthesia charting for medical professionals in office-based settings. It offers fast, one-handed data entry and generates clear, professional PDF records from pre-op to post-op, eliminating the need for paper charts.

Highlights
  • One-handed charting
  • Fast data entry with presets
  • Clean, structured anesthesia records
  • Export to professional PDF
  • Continuous workflow
  • Local-only data storage
  • Biometric authentication
Features
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Bolus is a mobile anesthesia record built for office-based sedation. Fast charting. Clear records. No paper. One continuous workflow from pre-op to post-op. Designed for: Anesthesiologists CRNAs Oral Surgeons Dentists providing IV sedation Mobile anesthesia providers Office based surgery practices Core features: One-handed charting during active cases Fast data entry with presets and favorites Clean, structured anesthesia records Export to professional PDF in seconds Workflow: Single continuous record from pre-op through recovery No switching between systems or paper charts Security: Local-only data storage AES-256 encryption Biometric authentication No patient data stored on external servers Bolus is a documentation tool only. It does not provide medical advice or clinical decision support. Built for daily clinical use, Bolus reduces paper-based friction and helps standardize charting across your workflow. It works offline, supports customizable snippets and consent forms, and is designed to make records easier to complete, review, and defend.

Screenshots

Anesthesia Record4 screens
Bolus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bolus at Free against Anesthesia Record's $9.99. Bolus also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Anesthesia Record's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#157 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Bolus is free to download; Anesthesia Record costs $9.99 up front. Bolus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $58.00 per month. Anesthesia Record asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anesthesia Record ships an update every 3 months, Bolus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Anesthesia Record versus Bolus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnesthesia RecordBolus
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#157 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmad KhousaPressor Systems

In-app purchases

None

Anesthesia Record

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bolus

Subscriptions2
  • Professional Monthly$58.001 Month
  • Professional Annual$589.001 Year

Questions

Is Anesthesia Record free?
Anesthesia Record costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bolus free?
Bolus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Anesthesia Record or Bolus have ads?
Neither Anesthesia Record nor Bolus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anesthesia Record or Bolus?
Anesthesia Record ships an update every 3 months, and Bolus fortnightly. Most recently, Anesthesia Record was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bolus on October 9, 2026.

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