Comparison

Anesthesia Central vs VALRPRO

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

Head to head
About

Anesthesia Central

This app provides anesthesiologists and critical care specialists with essential information for patient care before, during, and after surgery. It includes disease, drug, test, and procedure details, along with access to the PubMed database for journal articles.

Highlights
  • Disease, drug, test, and procedure information
  • Access to PubMed database
  • MGH Clinical Anesthesia Procedures
  • Davis's Drug Guide
  • Pocket ICU Management
  • Pocket Guide to Diagnostic Tests
  • Integrated calculators
Features
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** The All-In-One Mobile and Web Solution for Anesthesiology ** ABOUT ANESTHESIA CENTRAL Anesthesia Central is a must-have resource for every anesthesiologist, critical care specialist, nurse anesthetist, and trainee. Consult the automatically updating collection of disease, drug, test, and procedure information for treating patients before, during, and after surgery. Download to your mobile device and use the quick-read format to find answers fast or search for journal articles and citations in the full PubMed database – anytime, anywhere. Five comprehensive resources included with Anesthesia Central. MGH CLINICAL ANESTHESIA PROCEDURES Includes proven guidelines for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative anesthesia care, developed by the renowned Massachusetts General Hospital. DAVIS’S DRUG GUIDE Refer to need-to-know information on dosing, contraindications, drug interactions, and patient education for more than 5,000 medications. POCKET ICU MANAGEMENT Focuses on conditions found in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and covers a range of topics from life-threatening disorders to presenting conditions. POCKET GUIDE TO DIAGNOSTIC TESTS Pocket Guide to Diagnostics Tests provides evidence-based recommendations on the selection and interpretation of over 450 laboratory, imaging, and microbiology tests. Prime PubMed Search Connect to the full MEDLINE/PubMed database. Stay up to date with your favorite medical journals, perform powerful searches, link directly to the publisher’s full text, and share articles via email or social media. Visually explore the literature using Grapherence®, a unique way to find related and relevant articles. FEATURES • Receive 1-year of drug updates • Download any new editions of included resources free for 1-year • Make quick calculations with integrated calculators • Create custom notes and highlights within entries • Consult trusted, up-to-date procedure, drug, and test information • Jump quickly between resources using Cross Links • Access to PubMed database through Prime • Use the advanced search capabilities to find topics fast • Bookmark important entries with “Favorites” • Get access to Anesthesia Central website for 1-year DRUG AND CONTENT UPDATES • After initial Anesthesia Central purchase you will receive updates for one year • After one year, you can purchase updates for an additional year, at the discounted rate of $99.99. If you do not choose to purchase, you can continue to use the product but will not receive updates. • This app will automatically renew annually at the current renewal rate ($99.99) and charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase, unless auto-renew is turned off 24 hours prior to the conclusion of the one-year subscription period. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Clinical Anesthesia Procedures of the Massachusetts General Hospital: Senior Editor: Wilton C. Levine, MD Associate Editors: Rae M. Allain, MD; Theodore A. Alston, MD, PhD; Peter F. Dunn, MD; Jean Kwo, MD; Carl E. Rosow, MD, PhD Publisher: Lippincott Willams & Wilkins Pocket ICU Management: Authors: Michael H. Wall, MD, FCCM; Pamela R. Roberts, MD, FCCM; J. Christopher Farmer, MD, FCCM Publisher: PocketMedicine.com Davis's Drug Guide: Authors: April Hazard Vallerand, PhD, RN, FAAN; Cynthia A. Sanoski, BS, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS Publisher: F.A. Davis Pocket Guide to Diagnostic Tests: Editors: Diana Nicoll, MD, PhD, MPA; Chuanyi Mark Lu, MD; Michael Pignone, MD, MPH; Stephen J. McPhee, MD Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical Unbound Privacy Policy: www.unboundmedicine.com/privacy Unbound Terms of Use: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/end_user_license_agreement

About

VALRPRO

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What VALRPRO Does VALRPRO helps veterans prepare and understand their VA disability claims before submission. Guided Claim Preparation Step-by-step guidance that walks veterans through the VA disability process, explaining what the VA looks for, how claims are evaluated, and how to avoid common mistakes that can lead to denials or lower ratings. Documentation & Evidence Support Learn how to properly organize service records, medical evidence, and supporting documentation so your claim clearly connects service-related conditions to your current health issues. VA Disability Rating Calculator An easy-to-use calculator that estimates potential VA disability ratings and compensation based on VA guidelines, helping veterans set realistic expectations before filing. Education & Resource Library Clear explanations of VA terminology, eligibility requirements, and claim stages written in plain language. Who VALRPRO Is For • Veterans filing a new VA disability claim • Veterans previously denied or underrated • Veterans overwhelmed by VA paperwork • Veterans who want to be better prepared before submitting a claim What VALRPRO Is Not • VALRPRO is not a VA-accredited claims agent or law firm • It does not replace the VA, a VSO, or an attorney • It does not guarantee claim approval or a specific rating VALRPRO empowers veterans with knowledge, preparation, and confidence so they can submit more complete and accurate claims. Why VALRPRO Matters Every year, veterans miss out on billions in earned benefits due to avoidable errors, confusion, or lack of guidance. VALRPRO was created to simplify the process and help veterans better understand how to prepare their claims. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.valrpro.com/privacypolicy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Anesthesia Central at 3 against VALRPRO's —. VALRPRO's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Anesthesia Central sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per year and VALRPRO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $69.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Anesthesia Central versus VALRPRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnesthesia CentralVALRPRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (104 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings104 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB78 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperUnbound Medicine, Inc.VALRAPP LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Anesthesia Central

Subscriptions1
  • Anesthesia Central Renewal$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Anesthesia Central$169.99
2 purchases

VALRPRO

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$69.991 Month
  • Half Yearly Plan$299.006 Months

Questions

Is Anesthesia Central free?
Anesthesia Central is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VALRPRO free?
VALRPRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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