Comparison

AANA Journal vs PASS CCRN®!

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Bimonthly publication access
  • Automatic new issue notifications
  • Mobile device availability
  • Published by American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Features
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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

About

PASS CCRN®!

Prepare for the CCRN® Adult certification exam with comprehensive review, interactive learning activities, and over 1,000 practice questions. This app offers simulated exams and content updates reflecting the latest research and guidelines for critical care nursing.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive content review
  • Over 1,000 interactive practice questions
  • Study Mode with feedback
  • Practice Exam Mode for simulation
  • Interactive learning activities
  • Updated content reflecting latest guidelines
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. Comprehensive content review to pass the latest CCRN®-Adult certification exam. Based on 6th print edition Prepare for success on the CCRN® (Adult) examination with a focused review, interactive learning activities, and practice exams! Pass CCRN® (Adult), 6th Edition provides online learning activities, multiple-choice questions, and simulated examinations to help you master each of the content areas covered on the most current CCRN® (Adult) exam. Content updates reflect the latest research evidence, treatment protocols, and national and international guidelines for critical care nursing. From exam-preparation expert Robin Donohoe Dennison, this edition makes studying easier with a more focused, quick-reference format, mobile learning activities, and more than 1,000 interactive questions in Study Mode and Practice Exam Mode. New to this edition NEW! Thoroughly updated content follows the latest CCRN® (Adult) exam blueprint, covering the content areas tested and matching the percentage of the examination devoted to each. NEW! Updates also reflect the latest research evidence and national and international guidelines and treatment protocols. NEW! Focus on need-to-know content helps you make the most of your study time. NEW! Interactive Learning Activities provide an engaging and stimulating way to review essential content, with question styles such as matching, fill-in-the blank, comparison, case studies, and more. NEW! References and Recommended Readings NEW! Improved design improves the book’s legibility and reduces eyestrain. Key Features More than 1,000 interactive practice questions can be answered in Study Mode, with feedback and page references, or in Practice Exam Mode for realistic simulated CCRN® (Adult) exam practice. Virtually unlimited number of practice exams in Practice Exam Mode provides unrivalled realistic practice for the CCRN® (Adult) exam. Simplified outline format makes it easier to read, understand, and remember the information you must know to pass the CCRN® (Adult) exam. Abundant tables, illustrations, concept maps, and algorithms help to clarify content and highlight key concepts. Content licensed from printed ISBN 10: 032376150X Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 9780323761505 SUBSCRIPTION : Please choose an auto renewable subscription plan to receive content access & continuous updates. Your subscription automatically renews as per your plan, so you always have the latest content. Yearly auto-renewing payment - $59.99 Three months auto-renewing payment - $39.99 Monthly auto-renewing payment - $29.99 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 Editor(s): Robin Donohoe Dennison, DNP, CNE, NEA-BC, NPD-BC Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Company

Screenshots

AANA Journal4 screens
PASS CCRN®!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AANA Journal at 80% against PASS CCRN®!'s 20%. AANA Journal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). PASS CCRN®!'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (75 vs 5). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. PASS CCRN®! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. AANA Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AANA Journal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PASS CCRN®! 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 PASS CCRN®!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AANA Journal ships an update every 13 months, PASS CCRN®! every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AANA Journal versus PASS CCRN®!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAANA JournalPASS CCRN®!
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better3.8 (75 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings575 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB148 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperAANA (American Association of Nurse Anesthetists)Skyscape Medpresso Inc

Customer experience

AANA Journal

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

PASS CCRN®!

All ratings75 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative29.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

AANA Journal

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

PASS CCRN®!

Subscriptions6
  • PASS CCRN®! 1M Sub$29.991 Month
  • PASS CCRN®! 3M Sub$39.993 Months
  • 25% Off-Limited Period Offer$44.991 Year
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  • 20% Off-Limited Period Offer$47.991 Year
  • 15% Off-Limited Period Offer$50.991 Year
  • PASS CCRN®! 1Y Sub.$59.991 Year

Questions

Is AANA Journal free?
AANA Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PASS CCRN®! free?
PASS CCRN®! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AANA Journal or PASS CCRN®!?
AANA Journal is rated higher. AANA Journal averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while PASS CCRN®! averages 3.8 from 75 ratings.
Do AANA Journal or PASS CCRN®! have ads?
PASS CCRN®! shows ads; AANA Journal does not.
Which is updated more often, AANA Journal or PASS CCRN®!?
AANA Journal ships an update every 13 months, and PASS CCRN®! every 5 months. Most recently, AANA Journal was updated on September 21, 2026 and PASS CCRN®! on September 22, 2026.

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