Comparison

InPlane vs WCA2026

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

Head to head
About

InPlane

Features
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InPlane (International Network for Paediatric Locoregional ANaesthesia and Education) is a landmark global initiative designed to close the educational gap in paediatric regional anaesthesia. Developed by international experts in collaboration with five leading anaesthesia societies, RA-UK, APAGBI, ESPA, CPAS, and SPANZA, the InPlane app is the first unified, open-access mobile platform dedicated to providing point-of-care guidance on paediatric regional anaesthesia to anaesthetist at all levels of experience. Key features of the app: - Evidence- and expert-based guidance in paediatric regional anaesthesia - Educational content on key topics such as consent, safety, local anaesthetic dosing, compartment syndrome, … - A comprehensive nerve block library with a user-friendly search function to identify recommended regional anaesthesia techniques by anatomical region or common paediatric procedures - Step-by-step guidance on performing regional anaesthesia in children: for each block includes anatomy, patient positioning and preparation, ultrasound anatomy, needle technique, and desired spread of local anaesthetic - A growing library of images and instructional videos - Offline functionality Paediatric Plan A blocks are freely accessible to all users. Plan B blocks will be available to members of any of the five collaborating societies. The InPlane app does not collect any personal data. InPlane is provided for educational purposes only. Its content supports learning in paediatric regional anaesthesia and does not constitute medical advice, nor does it replace formal training, supervision, or independent clinical judgment. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and currency, users are responsible for verifying information against local guidelines, considering patient-specific factors, and ensuring appropriate competence and supervision before performing any procedure. By using this app, you acknowledge that the developers, contributors, and affiliated societies accept no liability for any loss or harm arising from its use.

About

WCA2026

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The 19th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA2026) takes place in Marrakech, Morocco, from 15–19 April 2026, bringing together the global anaesthesia community for one of the world’s leading medical congresses. Delegates from more than 130 countries gather to advance science, education, safety, and equity in anaesthesia, critical care, pain medicine, and perioperative practice. With 20 specialised scientific tracks, WCA2026 offers a comprehensive programme reflecting the full spectrum of global anaesthesia. The WCA2026 app is your essential event companion. Explore the scientific programme, build your personalised schedule, view speakers and session details, receive real-time updates, and connect with exhibitors and fellow delegates. Join us in Marrakech for an immersive congress experience combining world-class education, hands-on learning, and meaningful international collaboration.

Screenshots

InPlane4 screens
WCA20263 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: WCA2026 at 13.0 against InPlane's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InPlane ships an update every 10 days, WCA2026 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
InPlane versus WCA2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInPlaneWCA2026
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size43 MB196 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBabette ClinckTHE WORLD FEDERATION OF SOCIETIES OF ANAESTHESIOLOGISTS (UK)

In-app purchases

None

InPlane

No in-app purchases

None

WCA2026

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is InPlane free?
InPlane is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WCA2026 free?
WCA2026 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do InPlane or WCA2026 have ads?
Neither InPlane nor WCA2026 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, InPlane or WCA2026?
InPlane ships an update every 10 days, and WCA2026 every 5 days. Most recently, InPlane was updated on October 3, 2026 and WCA2026 on October 17, 2026.

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