RAUK vs LogBookAnaes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā 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.
LogBookAnaes
A fast, offline-first logbook for UK anaesthetists to record cases, review activity, and generate reports for appraisal and personal reflection. Offers core features for free with an optional Pro upgrade for enhanced functionality.
- Unlimited offline case logging
- Fast case entry
- Free ARCP and appraisal report generation
- Offline-first design
- Searchable and filterable case list
- Manual backup options
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LogBookAnaes is a simple, fast anaesthetic logbook designed for UK anaesthetists. Record cases quickly, review your activity, and generate useful summaries for appraisal, ARCP, portfolio review or personal reflection. The app is designed to make routine logbook entry quick and easy, fully functional offline with cloud sync when reconnected, rapid case entry, searchable records and a range of export options. Key features ⢠Unlimited offline case logging ā completely free ⢠Fast case entry for anaesthetic cases ⢠Free ARCP and appraisal report generation ⢠Offline-first design, so you can keep logging even without signal ⢠Searchable and filterable case list ⢠Manual backup to your own files ⢠Designed around UK anaesthetic practice Upgrade to LogBook Anaes Pro (Ā£10/year) for: ⢠Cross-platform access via the LogBookAnaes web app ⢠Cloud backup and sync ⢠OneTap Templates for common cases ⢠Activity charts ⢠Additional export options ⢠Specialty and training summary reports ⢠NHS and private practice tracking The app does not provide medical advice and should not be used to guide clinical decision-making. LogBook Anaes is designed to collect the minimum information needed for a useful personal logbook. Users should avoid entering directly identifiable patient information. Where cloud features are used, data is stored securely to allow backup and sync between devices. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RAUK at none against LogBookAnaes's 1. RAUK also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). LogBookAnaes's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. LogBookAnaes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. RAUK asks for nothing beyond the download.
RAUK ships an update every 5 months, LogBookAnaes weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | RAUK | LogBookAnaes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | ā | 66.7% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Monetization | ā | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 18.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Regional Anaesthesia - UK (RA-UK) | Tom Bennett |
In-app purchases
RAUK
No in-app purchases
LogBookAnaes
- Logbook Anaes Pro$9.991 Year
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