Comparison

Preop360 vs Hoffman Anesthesia

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

Head to head
About

Preop360

This app provides evidence-based support for clinicians evaluating adult patients for noncardiac surgery. It incorporates patient comorbidities and medications with interactive calculators to assess perioperative risk. Direct links to references and explanations aid in decision-making and learning.

Highlights
  • Evidence-based preoperative assessment
  • Interactive risk calculators (RCRI, DASI)
  • Incorporates comorbidities and medications
  • Links to key references and explanations
  • Streamlines patient preparation
  • Standardizes assessments
Features
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PreOp360 offers fast, interactive, and evidence-based support to help clinicians evaluate and prepare adult patients for noncardiac surgery. Enriched with updated insights from current literature, Preop 360 streamlines the complexities of preoperative risk assessment, perioperative medication management and workup. Preop 360 also provides direct links to key references to support on-the-spot decision-making and reinforce learning. Preop 360 was designed by physicians for physicians, blending clinical expertise with intuitive digital tools to bring up-to-date evidence right to your fingertips. Whether you’re a hospitalist, anesthesiologist, surgeon, or advanced practice provider, Preop 360 helps you streamline perioperative care.

About

Hoffman Anesthesia

This clinical reference app provides anesthesia professionals and students with precision tools and educational resources. It features advanced calculators for pediatric dosing and local anesthetics, an AI-powered question answering tool, and a community forum for clinical discussion.

Highlights
  • Pediatric Comprehensive Calculator
  • Local Anesthetic Calculator
  • Coagulation Cascade Simulator
  • AI-powered clinical question answering
  • Fellowship-level anesthesia education guides
  • Clinician community forum
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Hoffman Anesthesia is the clinical reference app designed by an anesthesia provider — built for the realities of the operating room, AND the classroom. Whether you're managing a complex pediatric case, calculating maximum safe doses of local anesthetics, or looking up your next sedoanalgesic approach, Hoffman Anesthesia puts precision tools and fellowship-level education at your fingertips. CLINICAL CALCULATORS • Pediatric Comprehensive Calculator — dual weight/age inputs driving real-time equipment sizing, airway selection, and weight-based drug dosing. • Local Anesthetic Calculator — supports bupivacaine, ropivacaine, and lidocaine, with patient-specific max dose thresholds. • Coagulation Cascade Simulator — interactive visual reference for perioperative coagulopathy management. C.I.T.E. THE ANESTHESIA AGENT Ask clinical questions and receive evidence-based responses grounded in peer-reviewed anesthesia literature. The C.I.T.E. (Comprehensive Interrogation Tool for Extraction) Anesthesia Agent is built for anesthesia professionals and draws on pharmacology, physiology, and clinical protocol knowledge — not generic AI answers. FELLOWSHIP-LEVEL EDUCATION Comprehensive reference guides spanning: • Cardiac & thoracic anesthesia • Neuroanesthesia & trauma • Obstetric, pediatric & regional techniques • Pharmacology deep-dives: NMBs, opioids, volatile agents, vasopressors, antiemetics, and more CLINICIAN COMMUNITY FORUM Connect with fellow CRNAs, anesthesiologists, and SRNAs in a moderated Q&A community built for clinical discussion — not social media noise. Log in to PULSE and join the conversation! SECURITY & DESIGN Face ID / Touch ID authentication Elegant dark-mode interface designed for low-light OR environments Hoffman Anesthesia is for CRNAs, anesthesiologists, SRNAs, and anesthesia fellows who demand more than a generic drug reference. Subscriptions are monthly or annual at $9.99/month or $99.99/year, respectively. Subscribers receive enhanced access to AI features, while non-subscribers receive limited access. Cancel anytime. By downloading this app, you agree to Apple's Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ This app is designed for use by medical and nursing professionals and/or students. If you are not a medical or nursing professional, please consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any medical decisions.

Screenshots

Preop3604 screens
Hoffman Anesthesia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Preop360 at free with in-app purchases against Hoffman Anesthesia's subscription. Preop360 also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). Hoffman Anesthesia's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Preop360 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Hoffman Anesthesia sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Preop360 against 5.0 for Hoffman Anesthesia. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Preop360 ships an update every 3 months, Hoffman Anesthesia every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Preop360 versus Hoffman Anesthesia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPreop360Hoffman Anesthesia
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB292 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCARE DECISIONS LLCHoffman Anesthesia Solutions, LLC

Customer experience

Preop360

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hoffman Anesthesia

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Preop360

Subscriptions1
  • Basic Plan$4.991 Month
10 purchases

Hoffman Anesthesia

One-time10
  • Sciatic Nerve Block$0.99
  • Ilioinguinal & Iliohypogastric Blk$0.99
  • Intercostal Nerve Block$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Paravertebral Block$0.99
  • Rectus Sheath Block$0.99
  • Transverse Abdominus Plane Block$0.99
  • Adductor Canal Block$0.99
  • Cardiac Anesthesia$1.99
  • Surgical Services Premium Pack$5.99
  • Regional Anesthesia Bundle$24.99

Questions

Is Preop360 free?
Preop360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hoffman Anesthesia free?
Hoffman Anesthesia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Preop360 or Hoffman Anesthesia?
Preop360 and Hoffman Anesthesia are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Preop360 or Hoffman Anesthesia have ads?
Neither Preop360 nor Hoffman Anesthesia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Preop360 or Hoffman Anesthesia?
Preop360 ships an update every 3 months, and Hoffman Anesthesia every 3 days. Most recently, Preop360 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Hoffman Anesthesia on October 23, 2026.

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