ESAIC vs InPlane
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ESAIC
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ESAIC App Stay Connected with the Leading Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Community The ESAIC App is your essential tool for staying updated with the latest activities from the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC). Designed to keep anaesthesiologists and intensivists informed and engaged, this app offers seamless access to critical resources and events. Key Features: Stay Updated: Receive notifications on the latest news on ESAIC activities and events. Congress Access: Access exclusive content and features during the Euroanaesthesia congress, including schedules, speaker information, and more. Access Essential Information: Easily navigate and retrieve important resources and information about ongoing ESAIC activities. Research and Guidelines: Get access to the latest clinical guidelines, research groups, and EU funded projects led by the ESAIC. Download the ESAIC App today and stay connected with the global community dedicated to advancing anaesthesia and intensive care practices.
InPlane
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InPlane (International Network for Paediatric Locoregional ANaesthesia and Education) is a landmark global initiative designed to close the educational gap in paediatric regional anaesthesia. Developed by international experts in collaboration with five leading anaesthesia societies, RA-UK, APAGBI, ESPA, CPAS, and SPANZA, the InPlane app is the first unified, open-access mobile platform dedicated to providing point-of-care guidance on paediatric regional anaesthesia to anaesthetist at all levels of experience. Key features of the app: - Evidence- and expert-based guidance in paediatric regional anaesthesia - Educational content on key topics such as consent, safety, local anaesthetic dosing, compartment syndrome, β¦ - A comprehensive nerve block library with a user-friendly search function to identify recommended regional anaesthesia techniques by anatomical region or common paediatric procedures - Step-by-step guidance on performing regional anaesthesia in children: for each block includes anatomy, patient positioning and preparation, ultrasound anatomy, needle technique, and desired spread of local anaesthetic - A growing library of images and instructional videos - Offline functionality Paediatric Plan A blocks are freely accessible to all users. Plan B blocks will be available to members of any of the five collaborating societies. The InPlane app does not collect any personal data. InPlane is provided for educational purposes only. Its content supports learning in paediatric regional anaesthesia and does not constitute medical advice, nor does it replace formal training, supervision, or independent clinical judgment. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and currency, users are responsible for verifying information against local guidelines, considering patient-specific factors, and ensuring appropriate competence and supervision before performing any procedure. By using this app, you acknowledge that the developers, contributors, and affiliated societies accept no liability for any loss or harm arising from its use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ESAIC at 13.0 against InPlane's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ESAIC ships an update weekly, InPlane every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESAIC | InPlane |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | European Society of Anaesthesiology | Babette Clinck |
In-app purchases
ESAIC
No in-app purchases
InPlane
No in-app purchases





