Comparison

FRCA Academy vs InPlane

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

Head to head
About

FRCA Academy

Prepare for the FRCA exam with over 300 SBAs, 225 OSCE questions, and 125 Viva questions. This offline-only app offers comprehensive coverage of the curriculum, allowing for study without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • 300+ FRCA exam-style SBAs
  • 225+ OSCE questions
  • 125+ Viva questions
  • Offline access
  • Comprehensive curriculum coverage
Features
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300+ SBAs designed to match the FRCA exam 225+ OSCE questions based on past exam topics 125+ Viva questions covering the curriculum Offline only - no connection required (perfect for hospital wifi) • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms and conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.benmed.org/info/privacypolicy

About

InPlane

Features
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InPlane (International Network for Paediatric Locoregional ANaesthesia and Education) is a landmark global initiative designed to close the educational gap in paediatric regional anaesthesia. Developed by international experts in collaboration with five leading anaesthesia societies, RA-UK, APAGBI, ESPA, CPAS, and SPANZA, the InPlane app is the first unified, open-access mobile platform dedicated to providing point-of-care guidance on paediatric regional anaesthesia to anaesthetist at all levels of experience. Key features of the app: - Evidence- and expert-based guidance in paediatric regional anaesthesia - Educational content on key topics such as consent, safety, local anaesthetic dosing, compartment syndrome, … - A comprehensive nerve block library with a user-friendly search function to identify recommended regional anaesthesia techniques by anatomical region or common paediatric procedures - Step-by-step guidance on performing regional anaesthesia in children: for each block includes anatomy, patient positioning and preparation, ultrasound anatomy, needle technique, and desired spread of local anaesthetic - A growing library of images and instructional videos - Offline functionality Paediatric Plan A blocks are freely accessible to all users. Plan B blocks will be available to members of any of the five collaborating societies. The InPlane app does not collect any personal data. InPlane is provided for educational purposes only. Its content supports learning in paediatric regional anaesthesia and does not constitute medical advice, nor does it replace formal training, supervision, or independent clinical judgment. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and currency, users are responsible for verifying information against local guidelines, considering patient-specific factors, and ensuring appropriate competence and supervision before performing any procedure. By using this app, you acknowledge that the developers, contributors, and affiliated societies accept no liability for any loss or harm arising from its use.

Screenshots

FRCA Academy4 screens
InPlane4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: InPlane at none against FRCA Academy's 6. InPlane also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. FRCA Academy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. InPlane asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FRCA Academy ships an update every 6 weeks, InPlane every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FRCA Academy versus InPlane: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFRCA AcademyInPlane
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB43 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBenmed Technologies LimitedBabette Clinck

In-app purchases

6 purchases

FRCA Academy

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Anesthesia$4.991 Month
  • FRCA 3 Monthly$14.993 Months
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  • FRCA Annual Subscription$19.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium SBA$14.99
None

InPlane

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FRCA Academy free?
FRCA Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is InPlane free?
InPlane is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FRCA Academy or InPlane have ads?
Neither FRCA Academy nor InPlane shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FRCA Academy or InPlane?
FRCA Academy ships an update every 6 weeks, and InPlane every 10 days. Most recently, FRCA Academy was updated on November 3, 2026 and InPlane on October 31, 2026.

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