Comparison

Bolus vs Induction

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

Head to head
About

Bolus

This app streamlines anesthesia charting for medical professionals in office-based settings. It offers fast, one-handed data entry and generates clear, professional PDF records from pre-op to post-op, eliminating the need for paper charts.

Highlights
  • One-handed charting
  • Fast data entry with presets
  • Clean, structured anesthesia records
  • Export to professional PDF
  • Continuous workflow
  • Local-only data storage
  • Biometric authentication
Features
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Bolus is a mobile anesthesia record built for office-based sedation. Fast charting. Clear records. No paper. One continuous workflow from pre-op to post-op. Designed for: Anesthesiologists CRNAs Oral Surgeons Dentists providing IV sedation Mobile anesthesia providers Office based surgery practices Core features: One-handed charting during active cases Fast data entry with presets and favorites Clean, structured anesthesia records Export to professional PDF in seconds Workflow: Single continuous record from pre-op through recovery No switching between systems or paper charts Security: Local-only data storage AES-256 encryption Biometric authentication No patient data stored on external servers Bolus is a documentation tool only. It does not provide medical advice or clinical decision support. Built for daily clinical use, Bolus reduces paper-based friction and helps standardize charting across your workflow. It works offline, supports customizable snippets and consent forms, and is designed to make records easier to complete, review, and defend.

About

Induction

An essential anesthesia reference app for medical professionals. It provides instant access to drug formularies, emergency algorithms, case planning tools, and study quizzes. Designed for CRNAs, anesthesiologists, and trainees to aid in preparation and reference.

Highlights
  • Drug formulary and dose reference
  • ACLS emergency algorithms
  • De-identified case plan builder
  • Anesthesia unit converter
  • Risk scores and cognitive aids
  • Board-style quiz questions
Features
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Induction is the essential anesthesia reference built for the OR. Instantly look up drug formularies, run through ACLS emergency algorithms, build de-identified case plans, and study with 75+ board-style quiz questions — trusted by CRNAs, anesthesiologists, and trainees. DRUG FORMULARY & DOSE REFERENCE Look up commonly used anesthesia agents organized by drug class. Each entry displays illustrative weight-bracket reference ranges at 50, 70, and 100 kg — giving providers a fast, structured way to understand typical dosing patterns as an educational guide, not a replacement for clinical judgment. EMERGENCY QUICK REFERENCE When seconds matter, Induction delivers structured reference content for ACLS algorithms, vasopressor selection, and push-dose pressors. The dedicated bradycardia ACLS algorithm and code-dose reference are formatted for fast scanning under pressure. ANESTHESIA UNIT CONVERTER Built specifically for anesthesia math, the unit converter handles mg/mcg, kg/lbs, percentage to mg/mL, mL to drops, and mmol/mEq conversions — eliminating mental math friction at the point of need. CASE PLAN BUILDER Organize your anesthetic thinking with the de-identified case plan builder. Structure biometrics, ASA classification, airway assessment, and relevant history in a clean, systematic format. The integrated AI evidence review cross-references published guidelines to support educational case planning and self-study. RISK SCORES, COGNITIVE AIDS & MORE Induction also includes preoperative risk scoring tools, crisis cognitive aids, a clinical reference library, and procedure portfolio tracking — everything a modern anesthesia provider needs in one streamlined app. Induction is an educational reference tool. All content is intended for learning and reference purposes only, and is not designed for real-time patient-specific clinical decision-making. Download Induction and elevate your anesthesia preparation today.

Screenshots

Bolus4 screens
Induction4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Induction at none against Bolus's 2. Induction also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Bolus's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Bolus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $58.00 per month. Induction asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bolus against 5.0 for Induction. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bolus has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bolus ships an update fortnightly, Induction every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bolus versus Induction: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBolusInduction
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPressor SystemsMICHAEL ADAM URETZKY

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bolus

Subscriptions2
  • Professional Monthly$58.001 Month
  • Professional Annual$589.001 Year
None

Induction

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bolus free?
Bolus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Induction free?
Induction is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bolus or Induction?
Bolus and Induction are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Bolus or Induction have ads?
Neither Bolus nor Induction shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bolus or Induction?
Bolus ships an update fortnightly, and Induction every 5 days. Most recently, Bolus was updated on October 9, 2026 and Induction on October 25, 2026.

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