# CPC Prep vs Core Anesthesia

The clearest difference is price: Core Anesthesia at Free against CPC Prep's $69.99. Core Anesthesia also leads on ratings volume (535 vs 3). CPC Prep's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Core Anesthesia is free to download; CPC Prep costs $69.99 up front. Core Anesthesia sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. CPC Prep asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CPC Prep against 4.9 for Core Anesthesia. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Core Anesthesia has 535 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of CPC Prep's written reviews are positive against 90% of Core Anesthesia's.

## The numbers

| Metric | CPC Prep | Core Anesthesia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $69.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpc-prep/id1586857677/reviews)** | [4.9 (535 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-anesthesia/id1635172045/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **535** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 90.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prodigy Anesthesia, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/485377275) | [Student Nurse Anesthesia LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630193394) |

## What reviewers say

### CPC Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpc-prep/id1586857677)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Prepare for the CPC exam with over 550 practice questions and detailed rationales. This study tool offers a comprehensive review of material learned in school, allowing for convenient study on the go.

**Highlights:** 55 ten-question quizzes, Complete rationales for each question, Comprehensive review of learned material, Study anywhere, anytime, Designed by experienced educators

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Core Anesthesia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-anesthesia/id1635172045)

This app offers a curriculum of audio episodes for CRNAs and students to earn CEUs, pass tests, and review for boards. Designed for busy schedules, episodes can be listened to anywhere and include printed outlines and sources.

**Highlights:** Continuing education episodes, Board review content, Podcast format for on-the-go learning, Printed outlines and sources included, Designed for CRNAs and students

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Student Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| CRNA Premium Monthly | $64.99 | per month |
| Student Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| CRNA Premium Quarterly | $179.00 | per 3 months |
| CRNA Premium Yearly | $599.00 | per year |
| Airway Core Module | $49.99 | one-time |
| Equipment Core Module | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pharmacology Core Module | $49.99 | one-time |
| Anatomy Core Module | $149.99 | one-time |
| core_crna_10 | $199.00 | one-time |
| core_crna_30 | $299.00 | one-time |
| CRNA USAP 25% | $449.99 | one-time |
| CRNA Promotion | $539.00 | one-time |
| core_crna_60 | $599.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎓 Excellent content quality and depth
- 👨‍🏫 Talented hosts (Cole and Tanner) who explain complex topics clearly
- 🚀 Perfect episode length for commutes and busy schedules
- 📱 Easy-to-use app interface
- 🎯 Content aligns well with CRNA school curriculum

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗂️ Poor episode organization and filtering options
- 🧭 Confusing navigation and discoverability of content
- 🐛 Playback issues without Wi-Fi connectivity
- ❓ Inconsistent premium content access and display
- 📍 Difficulty locating specific episodes despite search function

**Reported bugs**

- Episodes won't play offline or without Wi-Fi despite having data
- Premium subscription doesn't always unlock premium-labeled episodes
- Home screen categories don't display all available episodes
- Inconsistent episode visibility between app and podcast platforms
- Playback buffering and connectivity issues in the car

**Requested features**

- Chronological episode listing (1 to most recent)
- Better filtering and sorting options
- Episode download capability for offline listening
- Improved search functionality for specific topics
- Clearer distinction between free and premium content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CPC Prep free?

CPC Prep costs $69.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Core Anesthesia free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CPC Prep or Core Anesthesia?

CPC Prep is rated higher. CPC Prep averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Core Anesthesia averages 4.9 from 535 ratings.

### Do CPC Prep or Core Anesthesia have ads?

Neither CPC Prep nor Core Anesthesia shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*