Comparison

NYSORA Nerve Blocks vs Periop Pacemaker Pro

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

Head to head
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

Periop Pacemaker Pro

Features
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Periop Pacemaker Pro is a smartphone app that assists medical professionals who take care of surgical patients that have implantable defibrillators or pacemakers. The app is based on the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Perioperative Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) Management Aid. Additionally, this version contains the Supplemental Resource on Radiological CIED Identifiers, which is a document that was concurrently developed by the ASA and the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS). As device technology evolves, an expert committee of anesthesiologists, cardiologists, and device representatives will meet as needed to keep information up-to-date.

Screenshots

NYSORA Nerve Blocks4 screens
Periop Pacemaker Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NYSORA Nerve Blocks at Free against Periop Pacemaker Pro's $9.99. NYSORA Nerve Blocks also leads on chart position (#11 vs #82). Periop Pacemaker Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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; Periop Pacemaker Pro costs $9.99 up front. NYSORA Nerve Blocks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Periop Pacemaker Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
NYSORA Nerve Blocks versus Periop Pacemaker Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNYSORA Nerve BlocksPeriop Pacemaker Pro
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.9 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#11 — better#82
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB42 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperNYSORA inc.Rhythm Management, LLC

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

Periop Pacemaker Pro

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

Periop Pacemaker Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NYSORA Nerve Blocks free?
NYSORA Nerve Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Periop Pacemaker Pro free?
Periop Pacemaker Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do NYSORA Nerve Blocks or Periop Pacemaker Pro have ads?
Neither NYSORA Nerve Blocks nor Periop Pacemaker Pro shows ads.
Which is more popular, NYSORA Nerve Blocks or Periop Pacemaker Pro?
NYSORA Nerve Blocks currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Periop Pacemaker Pro at #82. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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