AANA Journal vs Block Buddy Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AANA Journal
Access the latest issues of a leading medical publication on your mobile device. Receive automatic notifications for new content, keeping you updated with essential information in your field.
- Bimonthly publication access
- Automatic new issue notifications
- Mobile device availability
- Published by American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
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The AANA Journal, published bimonthly by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), is available free of charge as a mobile device app. Notification of the availability of each new issue will appear automatically in the AANA Journal App. Please see the AANA Privacy Policy at https://www.aana.com/aana-privacy-policy
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: AANA Journal at 80% against Block Buddy Pro's 20%. AANA Journal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and ads (none vs shown). Block Buddy Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (75 vs 5). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AANA Journal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Buddy Pro has 75 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of AANA Journal's written reviews are positive against 20% of Block Buddy Pro's.
AANA Journal ships an update every 13 months, Block Buddy Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AANA Journal | Block Buddy Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 2.8 (75 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 75 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | AANA (American Association of Nurse Anesthetists) | Block Buddy, LLC |
Customer experience
AANA Journal
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In-app purchases
AANA Journal
No in-app purchases
Block Buddy Pro
No in-app purchases
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