Comparison

AbeoCoder vs Handbook Clinical Anesthesia

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

Head to head
About

AbeoCoder

This app provides anesthesia professionals with tools for clinical and practice management. It offers CPT, ASA, and ICD code searches, including crosswalk functionality and detailed information on RVUs and case times. A subscription unlocks automatic updates for CPT and ASA codes.

Highlights
  • CPT, ASA, ICD code search
  • Search by code, keyword, or category
  • CPT/ASA Crosswalk functionality
  • Display ASA RVUs
  • Show average anesthesia case times
  • Automatic code updates (subscription)
Features
Currently charting
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abeoCoder is an application intended for anesthesia clinical and practice management professionals. abeoCoder is presented by abeo Management Corp, the leader in anesthesia-specific billing and practice management companies. abeoCoder consists of a CPT, ASA or ICD search by code, keyword or category. CPT/ASA code lookup is combined with the CPT/ASA Crosswalk. Displayed are the cross-walked code and description, the ASA RVUs and the average length of anesthesia cases in both minutes and time units for each CPT/ASA combination. SUBSCRIPTION abeoCoder is a free application with an option for a subscription to the CPT and ASA codes with automatic updates. This subscription is $79.99 (USD) per year and renews automatically. If you choose to purchase a subscription your iTunes account will be charged. The subscription will automatically renew unless the auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. No cancellation of the current subscription are allowed during active subscription period. TERMS OF USE http://abeo.com/terms-of-use/ PRIVACY POLICY http://abeo.com/privacy-policy/

About

Handbook Clinical Anesthesia

This app provides step-by-step anesthesia drug administration procedures, ASA guidelines, drug information with warnings, and built-in calculators. It serves as a comprehensive reference for perioperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient care, updated with the latest edition and enhanced features.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step anesthesia drug administration
  • ASA guidelines and patient safety
  • Drug list with Black Box Warnings
  • Built-in clinical calculators
  • Interactive flowcharts
  • Comprehensive patient care reference
Features
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content. Step-by-step procedures to administer anesthesia drugs. ASA guidelines. Drug list & Black Box Warnings. Built-in calculators. Interactive flowcharts. A comprehensive reference, guides you through virtually every aspect of perioperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient care. This latest update is based on the 7th edition with additional features, enhanced functionality and ongoing updates. Handbook of Clinical Anesthesia has been completely updated to present the essential clinical anesthesia information in a concise format. Key Features * Intended to provide anesthesia practitioners and trainees with succinct, up-to-date information in a very readable form * Step-by-step procedures to administer anesthesia for cardiac surgery, obstetric surgery, minimally invasive procedures, chronic pain management, and more * A new topic covering Anesthesia for Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeries has been added * Two new appendices added – Atlas of Electrocardiography and Pacemaker and Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator Protocols * ASA guidelines for patient care and safety included * Robust appendices include formulas, American Heart Association resuscitation protocols, ASA Standards and Guidelines, difficult airway algorithms, malignant hyperthermia protocol, and herbal medications * A clear, consistent style that makes critical contents easy to locate and comprehend * Discusses the management of anesthesia in the wide variety of clinical circumstances that anesthesia practitioners encounter * Sections Introduction to Anesthesiology and Scientific Foundations of Anesthesia reviews the fundamentals of anesthesia science, basic pharmacology of the more commonly used drugs in anesthesia * The most practical clinical pearls on what to do and how and when to do it are presented in concise outline format, with hundreds of tables, graphs, and algorithms that summarize and prioritize crucial points * Drug List & Black Box Warnings - Icons in the drug list indicate where FDA Black Box Warnings have been issued * Includes 28 interactive flowcharts and 4 built-in calculators which assist in making clinical decisions Content licensed from printed edition ISBN 10: 1451176155 Content licensed from printed edition ISBN 13: 978-1451176155 SUBSCRIPTION : Please choose an auto renewable subscription plan to receive content access and continuous updates. Your subscription automatically renews as per your plan, so you always have the latest content. Three months auto-renewing payments - $33.99 Six months auto-renewing payments - $43.99 Yearly auto-renewing payments- $64.99 Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-3000 Privacy Policy - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx Author(s): Paul G. Barash, MD and Bruce F. Cullen, MD Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Screenshots

AbeoCoder4 screens
Handbook Clinical Anesthesia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Handbook Clinical Anesthesia at 100% against AbeoCoder's 36%. Handbook Clinical Anesthesia also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.2). AbeoCoder's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. AbeoCoder sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $79.99 per year and Handbook Clinical Anesthesia sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $33.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Handbook Clinical Anesthesia holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 41 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of AbeoCoder's written reviews are positive against 100% of Handbook Clinical Anesthesia's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AbeoCoder ships an update every 3 months, Handbook Clinical Anesthesia every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
AbeoCoder versus Handbook Clinical Anesthesia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbeoCoderHandbook Clinical Anesthesia
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (25 ratings)4.8 (41 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2541 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#194 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB47 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAbeo Management CorpSkyscape Medpresso Inc

Customer experience

AbeoCoder

All ratings25 ratings
Positive24.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive35.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative58.5%

Handbook Clinical Anesthesia

All ratings41 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

AbeoCoder

Reported bugs

37 issues
  • App no longer allowing account login reset
  • App stopped functioning
  • Lost work and functionality after upgrade
  • Not working with iPhone X with newest iOS
  • App froze, stopped working
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  • Most recent update does not allow CPT code viewing
  • App crashes and not opening
  • App changed to pay-for-use without communication
  • Favorites deleted randomly
  • Search function only recognizes exact words
  • App began crashing on opening
  • App disappeared from App Store
  • CPT codes no longer available without payment
  • App requires $79/year
  • Update requires subscription for $79.99 and still doesn't work
  • Newest version frequently crashes
  • Cannot access CPT or ASA codes
  • Favorites disappear every time app updates
  • Update breaks program, won't launch
  • Crashes seconds after opening
  • Useless after new update
  • New version crashes, doesn't get past splash screen
  • Crashes with latest rev
  • Crashes immediately upon opening
  • No longer works after last upgrade
  • App immediately crashes every time
  • Drug database is obsolete
  • Doesn't work in landscape mode on iPad
  • Missing lots of codes
  • Too slow on 3G iPhone
  • Cannot reinstall Abeo coder
  • New update does not work on iPad
  • Opens and then closes at disclaimer screen
  • Crashes occasionally
  • Hard to search database for all clinical terms
  • Urology CPT listings have disappeared
  • App never let me past trying to log in

Requested features

7 requests
  • Integrate ICD 9 diagnosis codes
  • Improve matching and predictive text
  • Allow partial word search
  • Option to examine codes in numerical order
  • Recompile for iPad to fill screen
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  • Update to reflect 2010 changes
  • Add ASA RV codes (modifiers, blocks)

Handbook Clinical Anesthesia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AbeoCoder

Subscriptions1
  • CPT and ASA Codes$79.991 Year
7 purchases

Handbook Clinical Anesthesia

Subscriptions6
  • HBK-Clinical Anesthesia 3M Sub$33.993 Months
  • HBK-Clinical Anesthesia 6M Sub$43.996 Months
  • 25% Off - Limited Time Offer$48.901 Year
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  • 20% Off - Limited Period Offer$51.991 Year
  • 15% off-Limited Time Offer$55.001 Year
  • HBK-Clinical Anesthesia 1Y Sub$64.991 Year
One-time1
  • Handbook - Clinical Anesthesia$64.99

Questions

Is AbeoCoder free?
AbeoCoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Handbook Clinical Anesthesia free?
Handbook Clinical Anesthesia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AbeoCoder or Handbook Clinical Anesthesia?
Handbook Clinical Anesthesia is rated higher. AbeoCoder averages 2.2 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Handbook Clinical Anesthesia averages 4.8 from 41 ratings.
Do AbeoCoder or Handbook Clinical Anesthesia have ads?
Handbook Clinical Anesthesia shows ads; AbeoCoder does not.
Which is updated more often, AbeoCoder or Handbook Clinical Anesthesia?
AbeoCoder ships an update every 3 months, and Handbook Clinical Anesthesia every 7 months. Most recently, AbeoCoder was updated on October 17, 2026 and Handbook Clinical Anesthesia on September 24, 2026.

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