# Core Anesthesia vs ClyvaraSRNA

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Core Anesthesia | ClyvaraSRNA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (537 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-anesthesia/id1635172045/reviews) | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clyvarasrna/id6757350696/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **537** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 90.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Student Nurse Anesthesia LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630193394) | [Christian Cansino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866305867) |

## What reviewers say

### Core Anesthesia

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

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

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


### ClyvaraSRNA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clyvarasrna/id6757350696)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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