RAUK vs My Transfusion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RAUK
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The RA-UK App is a comprehensive resource for the performance of regional anaesthesia. It is based on the popular textbook, the RA-UK Handbook of Regional Anaesthesia with added interactive content. RA-UK is the UK national society for regional anaesthesia, and it has over 1800 members worldwide. Blocks for each body part are comprehensively described, including the popular Plan A blocks. Interactive diagrams, photos and tables show each block's sonoanatomy, drug dosing, equipment choices, etc. Plan A blocks are free for all users after registration, members of RA-UK will be able to see the full version of the app with all content unlocked.
My Transfusion
This app provides UK patients with comprehensive information and support regarding blood transfusions. Designed by patients for patients, it aims to increase understanding and confidence for those new to or regularly receiving transfusions.
- Patient-designed support
- Blood transfusion information
- Increase understanding
- Build confidence
- UK-specific content
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My Transfusion is a new app, the first of its kind in the UK, designed by patients, for patients, to support anyone receiving a blood transfusion. Whether you are new to transfusions, or have them regularly, this app aims to help you feel informed, confident, and better understand the key issues. It was co-created with patient experiences and feedback, ensuring it meets your needs- not just clinical checklists.
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Verdict
RAUK and My Transfusion are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
RAUK ships an update every 5 months, My Transfusion every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RAUK | My Transfusion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Regional Anaesthesia UK | NHS |
In-app purchases
RAUK
No in-app purchases
My Transfusion
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RAUK free?
Is My Transfusion free?
Do RAUK or My Transfusion have ads?
Which is updated more often, RAUK or My Transfusion?
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