# Block Buddy Pro

> Medical

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1471006793](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1471006793)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1471006793`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Block Buddy, LLC
- **Category:** Medical
- **Rating:** 2.80 / 5 (75 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-16
- **First published:** 2019-07-16
- **Size:** 20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/block-buddy-pro/id1471006793)
- **Website:** [https://myblockbuddy.com/block-buddy-pro/](https://myblockbuddy.com/block-buddy-pro/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://myblockbuddy.com/privacy-policy/](https://myblockbuddy.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Block Buddy Pro is the ultimate educational tool for ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), and non-surgical pain management (NSPM). It offers narrated videos, step-by-step instructions, comprehensive illustrations, and ultrasound images to guide learners. The app supports offline access, cross-device use, personal note-taking, and a handy Rx Guide to compare medications, making it ideal for students and practicing anesthesia providers alike.

## Rankings

- #181,772 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise the app for quality content and its value as a learning reference, but recurring reliability and access issues—especially with media not loading and login problems—hamper use. The move to a costly subscription and the removal of the original app, plus slow support, are common complaints. When it works, the content is excellent; when it doesn't, frustration and calls for refunds are frequent.

### Pros

- High-quality, comprehensive block/anatomy and dosing content.
- Valuable learning resource, useful for CRNA/SRNA students and professionals.
- Content is easy to follow and generally easy to use when the app is functioning.

### Cons

- Frequent reliability issues: crashes, freezing, and repeated logouts or login errors.
- Media (images/videos) not loading or not available offline despite downloads.
- Shift to a subscription model with high cost and removal of the original one-time-purchase app.
- Poor or unresponsive customer support.
- Login/account setup problems and difficulty accessing content.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1471006793)