Comparison

Medaxion vs Block Buddy Pro

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

Head to head
About

Medaxion

This app provides anesthesia practices with real-time intelligence for point-of-care charge capture, status broadcasts, and practice oversight. It integrates with billing systems for seamless operations. Access is restricted to existing customers and authorized individuals.

Highlights
  • Point-of-care charge capture
  • Broadcast status updates
  • Practice activity oversight
  • Billing system integration
  • Real-time intelligence
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Medaxion Pulse provides anesthesia practices with mobile, real-time intelligence. Medaxion Pulse capabilities include: point-of-care charge capture, broadcast status, practice activity oversight, and billing system integration. IMPORTANT: Medaxion Pulse use is limited to existing Medaxion, Inc. customers and authorized individuals. Use of this app is subject to the End User License Agreement and the Services & License Agreement. Medaxion © 2025 Medaxion, Inc. All rights reserved. U.S. Patent Nos. 8,326,651 B2, 8,850,533 B2 and 10,747,406 B2. Other patents pending. ---- CPT® only © 2025 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. Fee schedules, relative value units, conversion factors and/or related components are not assigned by the AMA, are not part of CPT, and the AMA is not recommending their use. The AMA does not directly or indirectly practice medicine or dispense medical services. The AMA assumes no liability for data contained or not contained herein. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association U.S. Government Rights: This product includes CPT® and/or CPT® Assistant and/or CPT® Changes which is commercial technical data and/or computer data bases and/or commercial computer software and/or commercial computer software documentation, as applicable which were developed exclusively at private expense by the American Medical Association, 515 North State Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60610. U.S. Government rights to use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display, or disclose these technical data and/or computer data bases and/or computer software and/or computer software documentation are subject to the limited rights restrictions of DFARS 252.227-7015(b)(2) (November 1995) and/or subject to the restrictions of DFARS 227.7202-1(a) (June 1995) and DFARS 227.7202-3(a) (June 1995), as applicable for U.S. Department of Defense procurements and the limited rights restrictions of FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987) and/or subject to the restricted rights provisions of FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987) and FAR 52.227-19 (June 1987), as applicable, and any applicable agency FAR Supplements, for non-Department of Defense Federal procurements.

About

Block Buddy Pro

This app provides comprehensive guidance for ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks, point-of-care ultrasound, and non-surgical pain management. It features narrated videos, detailed descriptions, illustrations, and ultrasound images to teach users how to perform these procedures effectively. Access lessons and videos offline on various devices for continuous learning.

Highlights
  • Narrated video lessons
  • Detailed descriptions and instructions
  • Comprehensive illustrations and sonograms
  • Offline access to content
  • Personalized note-taking
  • Drug comparison guide (Rx Guide)
Features
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The NEW and IMPROVED Block Buddy Pro app is your ultimate resource for Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Nerve Blocks, Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), and Non-surgical Pain Management (NSPM). With its newly-updated interface and powerful features, Block Buddy Pro teaches you how to perform ultrasound-guided nerve blocks with narrated videos, detailed descriptions, comprehensive illustrations, and ultrasound images. Whether you're a student or an experienced medical professional, this app is any anesthesia provider’s best friend! * Download full app to access lessons and videos wherever and whenever you need them, regardless of internet connection. * Explore comprehensive lessons on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. * Watch narrated videos and view ultrasound images of nerve blocks. * Instantly learn detailed descriptions and step-by-step instructions. * Quickly review medical illustrations and sonograms when you need to. * Easily add helpful, personalized notes on important lessons. * Discover and compare the most effective drugs for your patient with our handy Rx Guide. Continue your education for safely and efficiently performing Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks, Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), and Non-surgical Pain Management (NSPM) all in ONE app. Download now and experience Block Buddy Pro for yourself!

Screenshots

Medaxion2 screens
Block Buddy Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Medaxion at none against Block Buddy Pro's shown. Medaxion also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). Block Buddy Pro's advantage is rating (2.8 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (75 vs 8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Block Buddy Pro holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Buddy Pro has 75 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Medaxion's written reviews are positive against 20% of Block Buddy Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Medaxion ships an update every 2 months, Block Buddy Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 7, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Medaxion versus Block Buddy Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedaxionBlock Buddy Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (8 ratings)2.8 (75 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews20.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings875 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB20 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMedaxion, Inc.Block Buddy, LLC

Customer experience

Medaxion

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative83.3%

Block Buddy Pro

All ratings75 ratings
Positive42.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative56.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

Medaxion

No in-app purchases

None

Block Buddy Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Medaxion free?
Medaxion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Block Buddy Pro free?
Block Buddy Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Medaxion or Block Buddy Pro?
Block Buddy Pro is rated higher. Medaxion averages 2.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Block Buddy Pro averages 2.8 from 75 ratings.
Do Medaxion or Block Buddy Pro have ads?
Block Buddy Pro shows ads; Medaxion does not.
Which is updated more often, Medaxion or Block Buddy Pro?
Medaxion ships an update every 2 months, and Block Buddy Pro every 4 months. Most recently, Medaxion was updated on August 7, 2026 and Block Buddy Pro on September 18, 2026.

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