Anesthesia Drips vs Block Buddy Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Anesthesia Drips
This medical reference app provides quick access to information on cardiac and anesthesia drips. Users can instantly view mixing instructions, concentrations, equations, drip tables, and pharmacology notes by simply selecting a drug from the list.
- Cardiac and anesthesia drip list
- Drug mixing instructions
- Final concentrations
- Basic drug equations
- Drip tables
- Pharmacology notes
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Warning: This app is already included in "Anesthesia Case Tips" app. This SIMPLIFIED application contains a large list of cardiac and anesthesia drips. It is designed for you to just CLICK on one of the many listed drugs, and it will send you to the following: *How to mix *Final concentrations *Basic drug equations *Drip tables *Pharmacology notes-how the drug works etc. 1 to 2 clicks and you have your results. You don’t have to ENTER ANYTHING!!!
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.
- Narrated video lessons
- Detailed descriptions and instructions
- Comprehensive illustrations and sonograms
- Offline access to content
- Personalized note-taking
- Drug comparison guide (Rx Guide)
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Anesthesia Drips at 88% against Block Buddy Pro's 20%. Anesthesia Drips also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and ads (none vs shown). Block Buddy Pro's advantage is price (Free vs $10.99) and ratings volume (75 vs 6). On 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
Block Buddy Pro is free to download; Anesthesia Drips costs $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Anesthesia Drips holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Buddy Pro has 75 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Anesthesia Drips's written reviews are positive against 20% of Block Buddy Pro's.
Anesthesia Drips ships an update every 7 months, Block Buddy Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Anesthesia Drips | Block Buddy Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $10.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better | 2.8 (75 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 75 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Vargo Anesthesia Inc | Block Buddy, LLC |
Customer experience
Anesthesia Drips
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In-app purchases
Anesthesia Drips
No in-app purchases
Block Buddy Pro
No in-app purchases
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