Comparison

WikiAnesthesia vs AnesthesiaRef

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

Head to head
About

WikiAnesthesia

Features
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WikiAnesthesia is an open-access, peer-reviewed resource created by and for anesthesia professionals. Whether you’re in the operating room, preparing for a case, or studying, WikiAnesthesia helps you make informed, evidence-based decisions quickly and confidently. Key Features: * Access to over 600 peer-reviewed WikiAnesthesia Articles detailing anesthetic considerations for a wide range of procedures and medical conditions with an intuitive search interface * Offline access to calculators for drug dosing, equipment sizing, allowable EBL, and more. * ACLS: Anesthesia-specific ACLS protocols, along with timers and logging to keep track of what interventions were done and when * Anticoagulation Management: Evidence based guidance for managing anticoagulants for neuraxial and regional anesthesia * Cardiac EP Devices Management: Look up how cardiac devices such as pacemakers and ICD's will respond to a magnet by manufacturer and access flowsheets for perioperative management of these devices. * Local Anesthetic Dosing: Calculate safe remaining dosage for local anesthetics given what you have previously administered * Practice Groups: Create a custom practice group, allowing you to share institution-specific knowledge and protocols privately with your colleagues Free. Open. Reliable. Download WikiAnesthesia today and carry the collective knowledge of the anesthesia community in your pocket. If you are a patient, please consult with a physician before making any medical decisions as with any clinical tool.

About

AnesthesiaRef

A comprehensive educational reference for anesthesiology professionals and students. It covers critical areas like airway management, crisis response, and perioperative decision support to promote safe anesthesia practices.

Highlights
  • Airway management
  • Crisis response protocols
  • Physiology and pharmacology
  • Procedure guides
  • Condition information
  • Calculators and checklists
  • Perioperative decision support
Features
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AnesthesiaRef is a focused educational reference for clinicians and learners in anesthesiology, integrating airway management, crisis response, physiology, pharmacology, procedures, conditions, calculators, checklists, and perioperative decision support to reinforce safe, structured anesthesia care. This app is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, and never disregard or delay seeking professional advice because of information provided by this app. About Rishi Kumar, MD, FACC ("RK.MD") I'm an adult cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and cardiovascular ICU intensivist practicing in academic medicine. I'm passionate about teaching with free, open-access medical education. Learn more on my site: https://rk.md

Screenshots

WikiAnesthesia4 screens
AnesthesiaRef4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: WikiAnesthesia at 13.0 against AnesthesiaRef's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
WikiAnesthesia versus AnesthesiaRef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWikiAnesthesiaAnesthesiaRef
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB18 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperWikianesthesia Foundation, Inc.Rishi Kumar

In-app purchases

None

WikiAnesthesia

No in-app purchases

None

AnesthesiaRef

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WikiAnesthesia free?
WikiAnesthesia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AnesthesiaRef free?
AnesthesiaRef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WikiAnesthesia or AnesthesiaRef have ads?
Neither WikiAnesthesia nor AnesthesiaRef shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WikiAnesthesia or AnesthesiaRef?
WikiAnesthesia ships an update every 3 weeks, and AnesthesiaRef every 3 weeks. Most recently, WikiAnesthesia was updated on October 4, 2026 and AnesthesiaRef on October 10, 2026.

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