Comparison

NYSORA Nerve Blocks vs Antithrombotic Guidelines

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

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About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Antithrombotic Guidelines

This medical reference app provides quick access to guidelines for antithrombotic and epidural procedures. It allows users to select drugs and procedures to view relevant information, including reversal guidelines and drug details. The app also offers PDF versions of research articles and a checklist for offline use.

Highlights
  • Guideline lookup by drug and procedure
  • Drug reversal guidelines
  • Searchable drug and procedure database
  • Favorite drugs and procedures
  • Offline functionality
  • Access to original research PDFs
Features
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Derived from research published by the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians © (ASIPP), the Antithrombotic Guidelines app converts the ASIPP Antithrombotics and Epidural guidelines into a quick and easy-to-use reference guide. The contents of this app are derived from the following works of research: 1. Manchikanti, L. (2019). Responsible, safe, and effective use of antithrombotics and anticoagulants in patients undergoing interventional techniques: American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) guidelines. Pain Physician, 22, S75-S128.   2. Manchikanti, L., Knezevic, N. N., Navani, A., Christo, P. J., Limerick, G., Calodney, A. K. Sharma, M. L. (2021). Epidural Interventions in the Management of Chronic Spinal Pain: American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) Comprehensive Evidence-Based Guidelines. Pain physician, S27-S208. Features: • Select the drug and procedure, and view the relevant guideline. • View reversal guidelines for selected drugs. • View the PDF version of the original research articles. • Ability to favorite drugs and procedures for quick reference. • Search by drug name or brand name. • Search by procedure name or level of risk. • Obtain drug info by tapping on the info icon. • View the Checklist PDF. • Offline app functionality.

Screenshots

NYSORA Nerve Blocks4 screens
Antithrombotic Guidelines4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NYSORA Nerve Blocks at 56% against Antithrombotic Guidelines's 0%. NYSORA Nerve Blocks also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (4.9 vs 2.0). Antithrombotic Guidelines's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs weekly). On 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

NYSORA Nerve Blocks is free to download; Antithrombotic Guidelines costs $3.99 up front. NYSORA Nerve Blocks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Antithrombotic Guidelines asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NYSORA Nerve Blocks holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NYSORA Nerve Blocks has 1.1K ratings behind it against 6, 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 0% of Antithrombotic Guidelines's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NYSORA Nerve Blocks ships an update weekly, Antithrombotic Guidelines every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
NYSORA Nerve Blocks versus Antithrombotic Guidelines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNYSORA Nerve BlocksAntithrombotic Guidelines
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.9 (1.1K ratings) — better2.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews56.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better6
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#10 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.110.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB30 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperNYSORA inc.SOCIETY OF INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT SURGERY CENTERS, INC

Customer experience

NYSORA Nerve Blocks

All ratings1,056 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative37.3%

Antithrombotic Guidelines

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

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

Antithrombotic Guidelines

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NYSORA Nerve Blocks

Subscriptions2
  • FULL ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION$19.991 Month
  • FULL ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION$129.991 Year
None

Antithrombotic Guidelines

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NYSORA Nerve Blocks free?
NYSORA Nerve Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Antithrombotic Guidelines free?
Antithrombotic Guidelines costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NYSORA Nerve Blocks or Antithrombotic Guidelines?
NYSORA Nerve Blocks is rated higher. NYSORA Nerve Blocks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Antithrombotic Guidelines averages 2.0 from 6 ratings.
Do NYSORA Nerve Blocks or Antithrombotic Guidelines have ads?
Neither NYSORA Nerve Blocks nor Antithrombotic Guidelines shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NYSORA Nerve Blocks or Antithrombotic Guidelines?
NYSORA Nerve Blocks ships an update weekly, and Antithrombotic Guidelines every 4 days. Most recently, NYSORA Nerve Blocks was updated on October 29, 2026 and Antithrombotic Guidelines on October 24, 2026.

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