Comparison

Vargo Anesthesia Mega App vs GasWork.com CRNA

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

Head to head
About

Vargo Anesthesia Mega App

This comprehensive medical app consolidates 16 specialized tools for anesthesia professionals. It provides quick access to information on patient care in various settings, including obstetrics, pediatrics, trauma, and critical care. Features include drug information, crisis management algorithms, case tips, and calculations.

Highlights
  • Obstetric, pediatric, trauma, surgical, critical care, emergency, and anesthesia settings
  • Malignant Hyperthermia information
  • Medical calculations (ABL/EBV, BMI, MAP, etc.)
  • Anesthesia crisis management algorithms
  • Extensive anesthesia case tips with search
  • Pharmacology information for over 200 drugs/drips
  • Pediatric and OB regional anesthesia guides
Features
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The Vargo Anesthesia Mega App is a comprehensive, clinician-built platform designed to support anesthesia providers in both preoperative preparation and real-time clinical decision-making. Developed and refined over more than 15 years, the app integrates essential anesthesia, critical care, and perioperative content into one unified system. Built for efficiency and clarity, the Mega App allows providers to quickly access high-value clinical information—whether preparing for a case, reviewing complex physiology, or managing time-sensitive situations in the operating room. The Vargo Anesthesia Mega App brings together a wide range of core anesthesia resources, including: Weight-Based Medication Dosing and Equipment Tables Adult and pediatric dosing and equipment references designed for accuracy across a wide range of patient sizes Cheat Sheets High-yield summaries for rapid review of key anesthesia and critical care concepts Pediatrics Focused pediatric anesthesia guidance and considerations Case Tips Extensive, case-based insights across a broad range of surgical procedures Regional Nerve Blocks & OB Regional Practical guidance for regional anesthesia techniques, including obstetric applications Drugs and Drips Detailed pharmacology with dosing, mechanisms, and clinical application Coagulopathies & Blood Management (TEG/ROTEM) Focused content for complex perioperative and critical care scenarios CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting) Step-by-step guidance from setup through separation from bypass Calculations & Clinical Tools Essential calculations including tidal volume, weight-based dosing, and more Max Local Anesthetic Calculator Quick reference for safe dosing limits Crisis Management Immediate access to critical event management, including: Local Anesthetic Toxicity (LA Max) Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) Blood / TEGs / ROTEM Other high-risk intraoperative events The app is structured for rapid navigation and real-time usability: Clear, organized layout for quick access Concise presentation of complex topics Built to support decision-making under pressure - All future updates and additions are included with a one-time purchase. There are no subscriptions or recurring fees. - Designed for every level of the anesthesia care team. ***iCloud must be switched on to save personal notes.*** This application is intended for educational and clinical reference purposes only. It is designed to support—not replace—the independent judgment of qualified healthcare professionals. It does not diagnose, treat, or provide patient-specific medical advice. All information must be verified based on the individual patient and clinical context.

About

GasWork.com CRNA

This app connects Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists with thousands of job opportunities nationwide. Easily search by state or position type, mark jobs as read, and save favorites for later review. Inquire directly about positions via email or web.

Highlights
  • Thousands of CRNA job listings
  • Search by state and position duration
  • Mark jobs as read
  • Save job posts
  • Inquire by email or web
  • Mirrors website content
Features
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Since 1996, GasWork.com has continued to be the go to place for CRNA jobs. CRNA = Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Our free GasWork.com CRNA iPhone app continually mirrors the website so you can peruse the thousands of CRNA opportunities which are constantly changing. After you have clicked on a post and seen the job details, that post is marked as, "Read", so you'll know what jobs you have already looked at. If you want to save a job post so you can find it again, you can swipe left to "Save." Alternatively, on the job details page you can click the hamburger menu icon (three bars) to see a "Save" button. That menu icon will also allow you to Share, Inquire By Email or possibly Inquire By Web. You can search all the jobs by State or Duration of Position (Full Time, Locum Tenens, etc).

Screenshots

Vargo Anesthesia Mega App4 screens
GasWork.com CRNA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GasWork.com CRNA at Free against Vargo Anesthesia Mega App's $99.99. GasWork.com CRNA also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Vargo Anesthesia Mega App's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 50%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

GasWork.com CRNA is free to download; Vargo Anesthesia Mega App costs $99.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vargo Anesthesia Mega App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vargo Anesthesia Mega App has 177 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Vargo Anesthesia Mega App's written reviews are positive against 50% of GasWork.com CRNA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vargo Anesthesia Mega App ships an update fortnightly, GasWork.com CRNA every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Vargo Anesthesia Mega App versus GasWork.com CRNA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVargo Anesthesia Mega AppGasWork.com CRNA
Price$99.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (177 ratings) — better4.3 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings177 — better14
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#10 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size367 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVargo Anesthesia IncGasWork.com-Inc.

Customer experience

Vargo Anesthesia Mega App

All ratings177 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral12.1%
Negative3.0%

GasWork.com CRNA

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Vargo Anesthesia Mega App

No in-app purchases

None

GasWork.com CRNA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vargo Anesthesia Mega App free?
Vargo Anesthesia Mega App costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GasWork.com CRNA free?
GasWork.com CRNA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vargo Anesthesia Mega App or GasWork.com CRNA?
Vargo Anesthesia Mega App is rated higher. Vargo Anesthesia Mega App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while GasWork.com CRNA averages 4.3 from 14 ratings.
Do Vargo Anesthesia Mega App or GasWork.com CRNA have ads?
Neither Vargo Anesthesia Mega App nor GasWork.com CRNA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vargo Anesthesia Mega App or GasWork.com CRNA?
Vargo Anesthesia Mega App ships an update fortnightly, and GasWork.com CRNA every 4 days. Most recently, Vargo Anesthesia Mega App was updated on October 26, 2026 and GasWork.com CRNA on October 26, 2026.

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