Comparison

AnesthesiaX vs CAA Board Prep

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

Head to head
About

AnesthesiaX

This app provides anesthesiology professionals with intelligent tools for creating personalized anesthesia plans and accessing a specialized clinical search engine. It also offers comprehensive educational modules, flashcards, and a question bank for board preparation.

Highlights
  • Personalized anesthesia plan generation
  • Specialized clinical search engine
  • Subspecialty review modules
  • Interactive flashcards
  • Board-style question bank
  • Case logging and tracking
Features
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AnesthesiaX — Your Intelligent Anesthesia Partner Transform your anesthesia education with anesthesia case simulations, intelligent plan generation, and a clinical search engine designed exclusively for the anesthesiology community. SIMULATION CENTER: Case Simulations Practice for high-stakes exams with structured clinical scenarios. Each simulation walks you through pre-operative evaluation, intra-operative management, crisis scenarios, and post-operative care with an examiner that probes your clinical reasoning, challenges your differential, and scores your performance across various domains. PERSONALIZED ANESTHESIA PLANS: Enter case details and procedure details to receive a comprehensive, evidence-based anesthesia plan tailored to each case. Generate plans in seconds that account for comorbidities, drug interactions, and special considerations. CLINICAL SEARCH ENGINE: Get instant answers to clinical questions using our specialized search engine fine-tuned for anesthesiology. All answers supported by trusted and leading anesthesiology journals, guidelines, and textbooks. Access relevant, peer-reviewed information without sifting through generic medical databases. COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION: • Subspecialty reviews: OB, Pediatric, Neuroanesthesia • Pharmacology, Physiology, and Anatomy modules • Interactive flashcards for board preparation QUESTION BANK: Practice with board-style questions featuring detailed explanations and performance tracking across all anesthesia subspecialties. Perfect for attending anesthesiologists, residents, CRNAs, anesthesiologist assistants, and all students. Important: AnesthesiaX is an educational tool designed for medical professionals. It is not intended to replace professional medical judgment or direct patient care. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any medical decisions. For educational purposes only. Terms of Use (EULA): https://intelahq.com/Terms Privacy Policy: https://intelahq.com/Privacy FREE FEATURES: • Limited clinical searches (rolling 24-hour window) • Daily Question of the Day with detailed explanations • Educational flashcards across core topics  • Anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology review modules  • Case logging and tracking PRO SUBSCRIPTION ($4.99/month): • UNLIMITED Ask & Plan searches • Full Question Bank — 1,000+ board-style questions with detailed explanations • Full educational library across all subspecialties (neuroanesthesia, OB, pediatric, and more) • Early access to new features • Priority support • Performance analytics and progress tracking Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your Apple ID settings.

About

CAA Board Prep

Features
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MACPrep is independent board review built for Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants and student anesthesiologist assistants. STUDY WITH PURPOSE • Work through more than 1,500 published questions by domain and topic • Review source citations and answer choice rationales after grading • Follow Recommended sessions and a study plan tied to your exam date • Use Quick 5, timed practice, missed question review, and flashcards • Prepare by supported Rotation Prep topic • Practice timed certification sessions modeled on NCCAA's publicly stated CERT format • Track educational progress by domain • Keep progress with the same signed in MACPrep account across the website, iPhone, and iPad FREE TO START Create an account and complete one 25 question Recommended session at no charge. Premium is a one time App Store purchase at the localized price. It adds Premium to the signed in MACPrep account with no recurring Premium charge. Restore Purchases is available. Access is governed by the MACPrep Terms. MACPrep does not reproduce an NCCAA examination or predict a passing result. Confirm current exam rules directly with NCCAA. MACPrep is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or approved by NCCAA or any examination provider. NCCAA and exam names identify the educational subject only. Educational and exam preparation use only. Not medical advice, patient specific guidance, or an emergency resource. Do not enter patient information. Support: support@macprep.org Privacy: https://www.macprep.org/privacy Terms: https://www.macprep.org/terms

Screenshots

AnesthesiaX4 screens
CAA Board Prep2 screens

Verdict

The call

AnesthesiaX and CAA Board Prep 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AnesthesiaX sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and CAA Board Prep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AnesthesiaX ships an update every 3 weeks, CAA Board Prep every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
AnesthesiaX versus CAA Board Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnesthesiaXCAA Board Prep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB2 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperIntela HQ Inc.Jake Karel

In-app purchases

6 purchases

AnesthesiaX

Subscriptions6
  • AnesthesiaX Pro$4.991 Month
  • Simulation Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Pro - 6 Month$24.996 Months
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  • Simulation Max - Monthly3 Days trial$34.991 Month
  • Simulation - 6 Month3 Days trial$99.996 Months
  • Simulation Max - 6 Months3 Days trial$179.996 Months
1 purchases

CAA Board Prep

One-time1
  • CAA Board Prep Full Access$99.99

Questions

Is AnesthesiaX free?
AnesthesiaX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CAA Board Prep free?
CAA Board Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AnesthesiaX or CAA Board Prep have ads?
Neither AnesthesiaX nor CAA Board Prep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AnesthesiaX or CAA Board Prep?
AnesthesiaX ships an update every 3 weeks, and CAA Board Prep every 2 weeks. Most recently, AnesthesiaX was updated on October 8, 2026 and CAA Board Prep on September 30, 2026.

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