NYSORA Nerve Blocks vs Block Buddy Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NYSORA Nerve Blocks
This app serves as a comprehensive reference for ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia, aiding anesthesiologists and pain specialists. It provides structured guidance and clear anatomy for a wide range of nerve block procedures, supporting clinical preparation and learning.
- Ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia reference
- Covers head, neck, extremities, thoracic, and abdominal blocks
- Includes sonoanatomy and functional anatomy
- Step-by-step preparation for procedures
- Supports clinical decision-making
- Developed by a global educational organization
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A trusted reference for ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia, used by anesthesiologists and pain specialists worldwide. The app supports clinical preparation and learning across a wide range of regional anesthesia techniques. Covering nerve block procedures from head and neck to upper and lower extremities, thoracic, and abdominal wall blocks, it brings structured guidance and clear anatomy into one focused reference. Commonly performed techniques such as TAP (Transversus Abdominis Plane) block, ESP (Erector Spinae Plane) block, Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block, and Popliteal Sciatic Nerve Block are presented alongside many other approaches, each with ultrasound-focused visuals, functional anatomy, and step-by-step preparation. Designed for everyday use, the app combines sonoanatomy, patient positioning, and block-specific considerations to support confident decision-making before and during clinical practice. Developed by NYSORA, a global educational organization dedicated to advancing regional anesthesia through structured, practice-focused education.
Block Buddy Pro
This app provides comprehensive guidance for ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks, point-of-care ultrasound, and non-surgical pain management. It features narrated videos, detailed descriptions, illustrations, and ultrasound images to teach users how to perform these procedures effectively. Access lessons and videos offline on various devices for continuous learning.
- Narrated video lessons
- Detailed descriptions and instructions
- Comprehensive illustrations and sonograms
- Offline access to content
- Personalized note-taking
- Drug comparison guide (Rx Guide)
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The NEW and IMPROVED Block Buddy Pro app is your ultimate resource for Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Nerve Blocks, Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), and Non-surgical Pain Management (NSPM). With its newly-updated interface and powerful features, Block Buddy Pro teaches you how to perform ultrasound-guided nerve blocks with narrated videos, detailed descriptions, comprehensive illustrations, and ultrasound images. Whether you're a student or an experienced medical professional, this app is any anesthesia provider’s best friend! * Download full app to access lessons and videos wherever and whenever you need them, regardless of internet connection. * Explore comprehensive lessons on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. * Watch narrated videos and view ultrasound images of nerve blocks. * Instantly learn detailed descriptions and step-by-step instructions. * Quickly review medical illustrations and sonograms when you need to. * Easily add helpful, personalized notes on important lessons. * Discover and compare the most effective drugs for your patient with our handy Rx Guide. Continue your education for safely and efficiently performing Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks, Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), and Non-surgical Pain Management (NSPM) all in ONE app. Download now and experience Block Buddy Pro for yourself!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NYSORA Nerve Blocks at 4.9 against Block Buddy Pro's 2.8. NYSORA Nerve Blocks also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 20%) and ads (none vs shown). Block Buddy Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. NYSORA Nerve Blocks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Block Buddy Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
NYSORA Nerve Blocks holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NYSORA Nerve Blocks has 1.1K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of NYSORA Nerve Blocks's written reviews are positive against 20% of Block Buddy Pro's.
NYSORA Nerve Blocks ships an update weekly, Block Buddy Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NYSORA Nerve Blocks | Block Buddy Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.1K ratings) — better | 2.8 (75 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 56.0% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 75 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #10 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | NYSORA inc. | Block Buddy, LLC |
Customer experience
NYSORA Nerve Blocks
Block Buddy Pro
User reviews
NYSORA Nerve Blocks
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📚 High-quality educational content and images
- 🎯 Clean, intuitive layout and user interface
- ✅ Comprehensive regional anesthesia reference
- 🔄 Regularly updated with current information
- 👨⚕️ Excellent for clinical practice and teaching
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing model
- 🐛 App crashes and won't open (frequent issue)
- 📱 Poor iPad/tablet support and landscape mode
- 🌐 Requires internet connection, no offline mode
- 🎥 Videos frequently fail to load or play
Block Buddy Pro
From 75 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent content quality
- 👍 Comprehensive information
- 👍 Useful for students and practitioners
- 👍 Good for reviewing blocks
- 👍 Developed by CRNA
Room to improve
- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 Constantly kicks off or freezes
- 🐛 Dropdown arrows don't open anything
- 🐛 Blank pictures of anatomy
- 🐛 Nothing works offline
Bugs and requests
NYSORA Nerve Blocks
Reported bugs
10 issues- App won't open or stays on startup screen
- Blank page displayed on launch
- Videos fail to load or play
- Screen goes blank when accessing technique sections
- iCloud login authentication failures
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- Error 500 during account creation
- Unable to close full-size images without force closing app
- Incompatibility with iOS 18.6 and older iOS versions
- Learning modules and anatomy sections won't open
- App crashes after recent updates
Requested features
9 requests- Landscape orientation support for tablets and iPad
- Offline mode for accessing content without internet
- Additional language support (Russian, Turkish, Portuguese subtitles)
- Lifetime purchase option instead of subscription
- More regional anesthesia block techniques coverage
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- Pediatric regional anesthesia techniques
- Video subtitles in multiple languages
- Family sharing option for Apple accounts
- Integration with CME credits for yearly subscriptions
Block Buddy Pro
Reported bugs
26 issues- App doesn't work
- Sections show nothing
- App kicks off or freezes
- Dropdown arrows don't open anything
- Blank pictures of anatomy
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- App crashes iPad
- No images or videos available
- No pictures shown
- Cannot create sign-in info
- Subscription no longer active after update
- Logs out frequently
- Cannot open app to create account
- Cannot log in
- JSON error on login
- Cannot finish setting up email account
- Downloaded HD photos don't show up
- Have to delete app to download more content
- No visuals at all
- Unable to access app after update
- Floating bar at the bottom follows scroll and covers content
- Trouble adding text after deleting
- Cannot add anything after going back to typed text
- No downloaded lessons show up
- Buggy interfaces
- Routinely get kicked to the login screen
- Poor integration of downloadable content
Requested features
15 requests- Fix app functionality
- Make app work offline
- Improve syncing behavior
- Provide customer service response
- Fix login issues
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- Allow users to stay logged in
- Add marketing and social media presence
- Offer a refund
- Allow users to create sign-in info
- Fix subscription issues after updates
- Improve offline functionality
- Add 'Download all' option for offline access
- Make the app more efficient
- Offer a one-time purchase option
- Improve the layout of the app
In-app purchases
NYSORA Nerve Blocks
- FULL ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION$19.991 Month
- FULL ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION$129.991 Year
Block Buddy Pro
No in-app purchases
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