# miniMAGIC vs AnSo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: miniMAGIC at none against AnSo's 4. AnSo's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 48 months) and chart position (#97 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AnSo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. miniMAGIC asks for nothing beyond the download.

miniMAGIC ships an update every 48 months, AnSo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | miniMAGIC | AnSo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anso/id1627451047/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **31** |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#97** |
| Size | 11 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Griffith University](https://appshunter.io/developer/378382163) | [Sumo Enterprises Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202779263) |

## What reviewers say

### miniMAGIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimagic/id1523408770)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### AnSo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anso/id1627451047)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app helps anesthesiologists quickly identify sonoanatomy for various procedures. It offers detailed images, landmark sketches, and innervation data for nerve blocks, along with tips from experienced clinicians. It covers regional anesthesia and other perioperative ultrasound uses.

**Highlights:** Sonoanatomy identification, Landmark sketches, Nerve block innervation, Ergonomic positioning guides, Perioperative ultrasound uses, Clinical tips and notes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AnSo one month subscription | $0.49 | per month |
| AnSo Pro one year subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| AnSo Pro subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| AnSo one year subscription | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is miniMAGIC free?

miniMAGIC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AnSo free?

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

### Do miniMAGIC or AnSo have ads?

Neither miniMAGIC nor AnSo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, miniMAGIC or AnSo?

miniMAGIC ships an update every 48 months, and AnSo fortnightly. Most recently, miniMAGIC was updated on October 13, 2026 and AnSo on October 23, 2026.

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