Comparison

Luma Anesthesia vs ShockRef

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

Head to head
About

Luma Anesthesia

A clinical reference app for anesthesia professionals offering quick access to drug information, airway guides, crisis protocols, and procedural support. It includes educational modules and board review preparation. Some content requires a paid subscription.

Highlights
  • Drug references with dosing and interactions
  • Airway and respiratory guides
  • Crisis protocols for emergencies
  • Regional and procedural anesthesia techniques
  • Case setup and clinical tools
  • Educational modules and board review prep
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Luma Anesthesia brings organized anesthesia references and continuing education together for CRNAs, anesthesiologists, AAs, SRNAs, and residents. Explore free drug information and quick references, subscribe for full app access or purchase AANA-approved CE courses for CRNAs separately. FREE CLINICAL REFERENCES • Drug Library: Browse quick-look drug information. Expanded Drug Deep Dive content requires a subscription. • Quick References: Concise, source-linked anesthesia reference material. • Practice Guidelines: Organized ASA, AANA, and CAA practice resources. • The First Days in the OR: A clinical onboarding guide for SRNAs and anesthesia residents. CLINICAL SUBSCRIPTION No account is needed to subscribe. A Luma Anesthesia subscription unlocks: • Drug Deep Dives: Expanded anesthesia-focused medication references. • Crisis Hub: Organized reference material for anesthesia emergencies. • Vasopressors, Infusions & Transfusions: Preparation and clinical references. • Pathophysiology & Anesthesia Considerations: Disease-focused references connecting underlying conditions with anesthetic considerations. • Diagnostics: Lab values, ABG and acid–base, PFTs, echo/TEE, imaging, POCUS, and carotid Doppler references. • Regional & Procedures: Nerve block, procedural safety, and recovery references. • Surgical Case Prep: More than 350 adult and obstetric surgical case references across 22 specialties. Create an optional free account to use your subscription across devices. AANA-APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION Explore three CE courses for CRNAs, each approved for 20 MAC Ed CEs, for a total of 60 across all three courses. Courses can be purchased individually or together as the Three-Course Collection. Purchased courses include course content, quizzes, evaluations, and a certificate upon successful completion of the applicable course requirements. A free account is required for CE purchases so certificates and completion records can be issued in your name. CE courses require separate in-app purchases and are not included in the monthly or annual clinical subscription. A clinical subscription is not required to purchase CE courses. Review each course's details, approval information, completion requirements, and access terms before purchasing. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Luma Anesthesia offers auto-renewable clinical subscriptions: • Monthly: US $9.99 per month. (14 day free trial) • Annual: US $69.99 per year, billed annually. (14 day free trial) Prices shown are for the United States. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple Account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account subscription settings. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER Luma Anesthesia is for educational and reference use by qualified healthcare professionals and student trainees. It is not a substitute for professional judgment, individualized patient assessment, institutional protocols, or consultation with an appropriate physician or qualified healthcare professional before making medical decisions. Independently verify all medication doses, contraindications, interactions, infusion information, and clinical guidance against authoritative sources and current institutional policies before use in patient care. Emergency references do not replace clinical training or established emergency response procedures. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information in this app. Do not enter patient-identifiable information or protected health information. Policies & Disclaimers: Privacy Policy: https://cehalo.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://cehalo.com/terms-of-use-eula Data Protection & HIPAA Statement: https://cehalo.com/data-protection-hipaa Medical Disclaimer: https://cehalo.com/medical-disclaimer

About

ShockRef

A clinical reference for managing shock and hemodynamics, offering insights into bedside physiology, resuscitation, and mechanical circulatory support. It includes practical calculators and drug references for critical care professionals and students.

Highlights
  • Shock phenotyping
  • Resuscitation workflows
  • Vasoactive drug references
  • Mechanical circulatory support troubleshooting
  • Physiology-based critical care
  • Practical calculators
Features
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ShockRef is a focused educational reference for clinicians and learners managing shock, hemodynamics, vasoactive therapy, and temporary mechanical circulatory support. It integrates bedside physiology, shock phenotyping, resuscitation workflows, monitoring pitfalls, drug references, MCS troubleshooting, source citations, and practical calculators for structured, physiology-based critical 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

Luma Anesthesia3 screens
ShockRef4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShockRef at none against Luma Anesthesia's 6. ShockRef also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Luma Anesthesia's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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. Luma Anesthesia sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ShockRef 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 Luma Anesthesia against 5.0 for ShockRef. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Luma Anesthesia ships an update every 2 weeks, ShockRef every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Luma Anesthesia versus ShockRef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuma AnesthesiaShockRef
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings58 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB15 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNicole FetzerRishi Kumar

Customer experience

Luma Anesthesia

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ShockRef

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Luma Anesthesia

Subscriptions2
  • Luma Anesthesia Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Luma Anesthesia App Yearly14 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time4
  • Medication Review Course 1$249.99
  • Uncommon but Catastrophic$249.99
  • Legal Essentials for the CRNA$249.99
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  • 3 Course AANA Approved Bundle Pack$699.99
None

ShockRef

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Luma Anesthesia free?
Luma Anesthesia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShockRef free?
ShockRef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Luma Anesthesia or ShockRef?
Luma Anesthesia and ShockRef are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do Luma Anesthesia or ShockRef have ads?
Neither Luma Anesthesia nor ShockRef shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Luma Anesthesia or ShockRef?
Luma Anesthesia ships an update every 2 weeks, and ShockRef every 4 days. Most recently, Luma Anesthesia was updated on October 31, 2026 and ShockRef on October 31, 2026.

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