Comparison

ARiRA vs Hypna

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

Head to head
About

ARiRA

This medical learning platform uses immersive technologies to teach ultrasound-guided nerve blocks. It offers interactive 3D anatomy, augmented reality guidance, and real ultrasound footage for hands-on training. Ideal for medical professionals and trainees seeking to enhance their practical skills.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D anatomy models
  • Augmented reality probe and needle guide
  • Glide-View mode for anatomy visualization
  • Mobile probe control with real ultrasound clips
  • High-resolution cadaveric images
  • Sono-anatomy with real ultrasound scans
  • CPD certificates for professional development
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ARiRA is a next-generation learning platform for ultrasound-guided nerve blocks. Designed for anaesthetists, medical trainees, CRNAs, ED and pain specialists, it brings anatomy and procedure training to life using state-of-the-art immersive technologies. Key Features: 3D Anatomy Models: Interactive, layered visualisation to understand complex anatomy & nerve pathways. Augmented Reality Probe and Needle Guide: Simulate real-world probe placement and needle trajectory. Glide-View Mode: See anatomical structures with or without labels to reinforce learning. Ultra-Slide Probe Control: Move the virtual probe from your mobile device and view real-life ultrasound clips. Cadaver Anatomy: Access high-resolution cadaveric images to compare real human structures with ultrasound views. Sono-Anatomy: Real ultrasound scans aligned with internal anatomy for accurate interpretation. CPD Ready: Certificates are provided for your professional development portfolio. Invoice Support: Paid receipt available for hospital reimbursement, university funding, or tax purposes. Ideal for use in theatres, clinics, or on-the-go learning. Whether you're preparing for exams or improving your practical skills, ARiRA delivers high-fidelity educational tools directly to your device.

About

Hypna

Effortlessly log anesthesia cases with structured fields and category presets. Save drafts, receive reminders, and export your records in multiple formats for professional use. Manage licenses and certifications with expiration warnings.

Highlights
  • Quick case logging with structured fields
  • Drafts and reminders for unfinished cases
  • Multi-format data export (PDF, CSV, Excel, Word)
  • Professional profile management for licenses and certifications
  • Privacy-focused with no backend data storage
  • Home screen widget for draft counter
Features
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Hypna is a beautifully designed anesthesia case log built for the way you actually work. Whether you're an anesthesiologist, CRNA, anesthesiologist assistant, resident, or fellow, Hypna helps you capture every case in seconds and gives you back a complete, exportable record whenever you need one. KEY FEATURES Quick Case Logging • Structured fields for procedure, surgeon, hospital, ASA, airway, regional technique, EBL, and notes • Category presets for General, Regional, Obstetric, Pediatric, MAC, and Cardiac • Save partial cases as drafts and come back to finish them later Drafts and Reminders • Home Screen widget with a live draft counter — tap + during the day, finish the cases at the end of shift • Optional reminders to nudge you about unfinished drafts on your schedule Multi-Format Export • Branded PDF with your name, credentials, and full case detail — perfect for credentialing files • CSV for spreadsheets and analytics • Excel (.xls) and Word (.rtf) formats for hospital paperwork and board applications Professional Profile • Track NPI, DEA, state medical licenses, and certifications (ACLS, BLS, PALS, ATLS, NRP, ABA, NBCRNA, and more) • "Due soon" warnings for licenses and certifications approaching expiration • Save favorite hospitals and surgery centers for one-tap selection Privacy First • All data stays on your iPhone — Hypna has no backend that stores your cases • No login, no account, no analytics, no tracking • Export only when you choose to, only where you choose to send it Hypna is for personal record-keeping only. It is not a medical device and is not intended for clinical decision-making, diagnosis, or treatment.

Screenshots

Hypna4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hypna at none against ARiRA's 1. Hypna also leads on device support. ARiRA's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price and monetization model 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. ARiRA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hypna asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ARiRA versus Hypna: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARiRAHypna
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size443 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARIRA LTDConstantine Skenderis

Customer experience

ARiRA

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hypna

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ARiRA

One-time1
  • ARiRA - Individual Plan$129.99
None

Hypna

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ARiRA free?
ARiRA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hypna free?
Hypna is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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