Comparison

Core Anesthesia vs ClyvaraSRNA

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

Head to head
About

Core Anesthesia

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
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Core Anesthesia is continuing education and board review built for nurse anesthetists, made by CRNAs who remember how little time there is. Learn by listening. The curriculum is delivered as podcast episodes you can take anywhere: the commute, the gym, the drive between clinical sites. Every episode comes with learning objectives, a printed outline, cited sources, and a read-along transcript. EARN AANA CE CREDIT • Class A credits logged as you listen • Certificates ready to download when you need them • No paperwork and no separate reporting STUDY WITH PURPOSE • 1800+ practice questions with rationales that explain the answer • Custom quizzes across 19 anesthesia categories • See which topics are strong and which need work • High-yield cheat sheets and procedure videos • Search that finds the episode, sheet, or clip you meant TAKE IT OFFLINE Download episodes and cheat sheets for flights, commutes, and dead zones. Anything you save stays available with no signal. For SRNAs preparing for boards and CRNAs maintaining certification. End user license agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ClyvaraSRNA

This AI-powered app assists student registered nurse anesthetists with exam preparation and clinical readiness. It offers adaptive learning, AI tutoring, and tools for creating anesthesia care plans, helping users succeed in their studies and clinical practice.

Highlights
  • AI-powered study prep
  • Adaptive learning
  • AI tutoring
  • Anesthesia care plan generation
  • Diagnostic assessments
  • Practice exams
  • Clinical tools
Features
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ClyvaraSRNA - Nurse Anesthesia Study Prep & Clinical Care Plans: ClyvaraSRNA is an AI-powered study and clinical preparation app designed for student registered nurse anesthetists (SRNAs). Built for modern CRNA exam prep and anesthesia training, it combines adaptive learning, AI tutoring, and real-world clinical tools to help you succeed in both the classroom and the operating room. CRNA Study Prep & Anesthesia Exam Preparation: Prepare for boards and clinicals with an intelligent study system designed for nurse anesthesia and CRNA exam prep. Diagnostic assessment to identify knowledge gaps: - Adaptive study prep targeting weak anesthesia topics - Practice exams (25- and 50-question sessions) - Clinical-style questions for real-world application - Personalized study plans based on your exam timeline Whether you're preparing for CRNA boards (NBCRNA), anesthesia exams, or SEE Exam content, Clyvara adapts to your learning needs. AI-Powered Anesthesia Care Plans: - Create complete anesthesia care plans instantly using AI built for CRNA and SRNA workflows. Input patient data and receive: - Risk assessment (MH, aspiration, PONV, OSA, cardiopulmonary) - Induction, maintenance, and emergence strategies - Airway management and ventilation planning - Medication plans for preop, intraop, and postop care - Clinical checklists for safe anesthesia delivery This feature bridges anesthesia study prep with real clinical decision-making, helping SRNAs think like practicing CRNAs. AI Tutor & Adaptive Learning Analytics: - Clyvara acts as your personal AI tutor for SRNA and nurse anesthesia education. - Topic mastery tracking across anesthesia domains - Memory retention curves to improve long-term recall - Learning velocity and performance insights Confidence tracking to identify weak areas Built with advanced machine learning, Clyvara optimizes how you study - not just what you study. CRNA Tutoring Scheduling: - Get personalized help from experienced SRNAs and CRNAs. - Book 1:1 tutoring sessions - Filter by specialty and experience - In-app messaging and scheduling Clinical Tools for SRNAs: - Prepare for real clinical environments with tools designed for anesthesia training - Clinical preference cards by hospital and case type - Peer insights and preceptor tips - Anonymous Q&A for clinical questions - Nursing Community & Collaboration Join a growing CRNA and SRNA community: - Share experiences and clinical insights - Ask questions and engage with peers - Learn collaboratively through a real-time feed - Built for CRNA Success ClyvaraSRNA is designed specifically for CRNA students, SRNA, NAR, and RRNA learners. It combines AI-powered study prep, anesthesia care planning, and clinical readiness tools into one platform. AI-powered CRNA prep. Smarter anesthesia study. Real clinical readiness. **Clyvara is designed for educational purposes only and is intended for use by nurse anesthesia students and professionals. This app does not provide medical diagnoses or treatment advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional or physician before making any clinical or medical decisions. Content generated within this app is not a substitute for professional medical judgment.**

Screenshots

Core Anesthesia4 screens
ClyvaraSRNA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ClyvaraSRNA at none against Core Anesthesia's 14. ClyvaraSRNA also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Core Anesthesia's advantage is ratings volume (537 vs 14) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads 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

Both are free to download. Core Anesthesia sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ClyvaraSRNA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Core Anesthesia against 5.0 for ClyvaraSRNA. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Core Anesthesia has 537 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Core Anesthesia versus ClyvaraSRNA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCore AnesthesiaClyvaraSRNA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (537 ratings)5.0 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings537 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#196 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperStudent Nurse Anesthesia LLCChristian Cansino

Bugs and requests

Core Anesthesia

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Enhanced navigation to reduce confusion about available episodes

ClyvaraSRNA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Core Anesthesia

Subscriptions5
  • Student Premium Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • CRNA Premium Monthly3 Days trial$64.991 Month
  • Student Premium Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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  • CRNA Premium Quarterly$179.003 Months
  • CRNA Premium Yearly3 Days trial$599.001 Year
One-time9
  • Airway Core Module$49.99
  • Equipment Core Module$49.99
  • Pharmacology Core Module$49.99
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  • Anatomy Core Module$149.99
  • core_crna_10$199.00
  • core_crna_30$299.00
  • CRNA USAP 25%$449.99
  • CRNA Promotion$539.00
  • core_crna_60$599.00
None

ClyvaraSRNA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Core Anesthesia free?
Core Anesthesia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClyvaraSRNA free?
ClyvaraSRNA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Core Anesthesia or ClyvaraSRNA?
ClyvaraSRNA is rated higher. Core Anesthesia averages 4.9 out of 5 from 537 ratings, while ClyvaraSRNA averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.
Do Core Anesthesia or ClyvaraSRNA have ads?
Neither Core Anesthesia nor ClyvaraSRNA shows ads.

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