# Brain Tutor 3D

> Interactive 3D human brain anatomy and function exploration app. (iPhone/iPad app by Rainer Goebel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-tutor-3d/id301362928 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rainer Goebel](https://appshunter.io/developer/301362931)
- Category: Education, Medical
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 137 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 73 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-01-09
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-tutor-3d/id301362928/reviews.md

## What is Brain Tutor 3D?

Explore the brain from the palm of your hand! Learn about the structure and function of the human brain by interacting with high-resolution rotatable 3D mesh models in real-time like you've never seen it before! 
Brain Tutor 3D uses rendered head and brain models as well as fiber tracts that were created from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of a study volunteer. The MRI data allows to look "inside" the brain using real-time slicing at millimeter resolution. For students, cognitive neuroscientists, medical professionals and everyone interested in the brain, the program provides information about the anatomy and function of the human brain with various atlases describing and visualizing lobes, gyri, sulci, Brodmann areas, subcortical structures, selected specialized functional areas and major fiber tracts.

With Brain Tutor 3D you can:
* Explore high-resolution 3D models of the head and brain in real-time.
* Visualize major white matter fiber tracts.
* Slice the brain along three axes (sagittal, axial and coronal).
* View MRI brain slices at millimeter resolution.
* Learn from text information about the functions of selected lobes, gyri, sulci, subcortical structures, Brodmann areas, functional areas and fiber tracts.
* Learn where brain structures are located both within 3D brain models as well as in MRI slices.

To get started:
* Tap on a 3D brain model to reveal a brain area at that location.
* Switch to another atlas and a specific brain area or fiber tract using the navigation tables.
* Select a 3D model (brain hemisphere, head) with the tab bar buttons at the bottom.
* Pan with one finger to rotate the brain model scene.
* Pan with two fingers to move the brain model scene.
* Use pinch gesture to zoom a brain model.
* Select the head model to switch to head slicing mode.
* Switch between navigation and slicing mode with two icons on right side in the top bar.
* In head slicing mode, pan with one finger to move the slicing plane.
* Tap on a slicing direction icon in the top bar to switch between three orthogonal slice planes.
* Tap on text icon (iPhone/iPod Touch) or info icons in brain areas/tracts table to view text information about selected brain structure.

This app has been designed and programmed by Prof. Rainer Goebel, a leading expert in anatomical and functional brain imaging and award-winning developer of scientific software. For more information about his work, see http://www.brainvoyager.com/RainerGoebel.html.

## Key features

- High-resolution rotatable 3D brain models
- Real-time slicing along three axes
- MRI data visualization
- Detailed anatomical atlases
- Information on lobes, gyri, sulci, and fiber tracts
- Interactive learning with text descriptions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fiber tracts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Subcortical structures | $0.99 | one-time |
| fMRI areas | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Brain Tutor 3D?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🧠 Excellent 3D brain visualization and interactive model
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎓 Highly useful for medical and neuroscience students
- 💰 Free app with substantial functionality
- 🖼️ Real MRI images with slicing capability
- 📱 Smooth and responsive performance
- 🎨 Professional and polished design
- 🔄 Ability to rotate and manipulate brain from multiple angles
- 📚 Comprehensive Brodmann area parcellation
- ✨ Great for patient education and communication

**Cons**

- 🖼️ Low image resolution quality
- ❌ Limited brain structures covered (missing subcortical areas)
- 📖 Insufficient information and functional descriptions
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔤 Small text size
- ⚠️ Confusing for non-specialists
- 🎯 Lacks functional information about brain areas
- 💸 Bait-and-switch pricing with DLC and newer versions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- iOS 17 compatibility issues
- Incompatible with iOS 3.0 and newer versions
- Structure selection feature broken on some OS versions
- Empty screen display issue
- Incorrect Brodmann area positioning (BA 41 and BA 42 on frontal lobes instead of temporal)
- Rotational control issues

**Most requested features**

- Add subcortical structures (basal ganglia, limbic system, hypothalamus)
- Include brainstem and cerebellum
- Add white matter tracts visualization
- Include vascular structures and blood vessels
- Add quiz or testing functionality
- Improve image resolution
- Add functional information for each brain area
- Search function for structures
- Black and white highlight option
- Label popup/selection feature
- Include ventricular system
- Add spinal cord visualization
- Multiple brain specimens to choose from
- Latin nomenclature option
- iPad version
- Extensions for other body systems (heart, chest, abdomen, skeleton, muscles)
- Cranial nerves visualization
- Better anatomical positioning for axial slices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 137)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-tutor-3d/id301362928/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Ücretli bölgeler

*2024-11-17, version 3.0*

Bilgisayarımda Windows store’da ücretsiz olan özelliklere uygulamayı tabletime AppStore’dan indirdiğim için ekstra para vermek istemiyorum.

### 5/5 — Totally awesome.  How about one for dogs, dolphins, and awesome.

*2024-02-11, version 3.0*

As we’re not the only animal with intellectual brains and lifestyles worth exploring.  But hats off!!!

### 5/5 — I love this app and a suggestion

*2024-01-26, version 3.0*

I really love this app. It’s so useful for studying. Using an actual scan is insane! So cool!!!

I use it to make study cards to help remember regions in the brain.
My only suggestion is a black and white highlight option. Because when I’m studying my cards I want to remember the shapes and locations of areas. But instead I often associate their colours instead.

But I highly recommend this app. I’ve bought all the DLC and it’s totally worth it!
Thank you for making a resource like this available.

### 4/5 — ios 17 not compatible

*2023-11-07, version 3.0*

ios 17 on my iphone claims brain tutor is not compatible.

### 5/5 — Fantastic App

*2023-04-02, version 3.0*

This app is a brilliant tool for getting to grips with all the different brain structures, and the new update gives it some nice added functionality!

### 5/5 — New update makes it so much more worth it

*2023-03-15, version 3.0*

Although it could have more information available (like the brainstem, for example), as it is now, it is the best app for studying the anatomy of the brain and the 3D structures inside. 
The new update lets you have much more control over the MRI images, which links both 3D reasoning and 2D representations much better. 
That being said, I would love to see more structures and details.

### 1/5 — Bait and switch

*2021-09-08, version 2.1*

I had paid for Brain Tutor - now it appears that they aren’t supporting it for the new iOS and rolled Brain Tutor 3D and want to charge me for the functionality I already paid for.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2021-05-29, version 2.1*

Beautiful & memorable images. Really useful for understanding brain connectivity and functioning.

### 2/5 — .

*2021-03-13, version 2.1*

Beyin ortalanmamış her açıdan göremiyorum

### 4/5 — Helpful and educational

*2020-03-03, version 2.1*

Thank you for this app, it allowed me to do complicated assignments by directly going inside the brain and orient myself, follow the fibres, memorise.. Lately my info doesn’t seem to work anymore, the screen is empty-can you fix it?

## Frequently asked questions about Brain Tutor 3D

### What does Brain Tutor 3D do?

Brain Tutor 3D allows users to explore detailed 3D models of the human brain and head. It provides real-time slicing capabilities, visualization of fiber tracts, and access to anatomical atlases with textual information about brain structures and their functions.

### What are the key features of Brain Tutor 3D?

Key features include high-resolution rotatable 3D brain models, real-time slicing along sagittal, axial, and coronal axes, viewing MRI brain slices at millimeter resolution, and learning from text information about various brain structures and fiber tracts.

### Is Brain Tutor 3D free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases for additional content or features. This allows users to explore the core functionalities for free while having the option to enhance their experience.

### What kind of information can I learn from this app?

You can learn about the anatomy and function of the human brain, including details on lobes, gyri, sulci, Brodmann areas, subcortical structures, specialized functional areas, and major white matter fiber tracts. The app visualizes these structures within both 3D models and MRI slices.

### Who is the target audience for Brain Tutor 3D?

This app is designed for students, cognitive neuroscientists, medical professionals, and anyone with a general interest in understanding the complexities of the human brain. It serves as an educational tool for learning and exploration.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 3.0 — 2023-02-25

Version 3.0 is a major update of Brain Tutor 3D adding a separate 3D Slices View for orthographic slice planes on the left side and a new Tools panel on the right side. The new tools and features provide new functionality:
* You can, for example, start and stop rotation animations by tapping the two lower buttons of the Tools panel.
* Text informatoin is now shown in a floating ROI Description panel that displays explanatory text and connects to the corresponding region that you tapped on a brain model.
* Slicing the head mesh model is now easier and more powerful: You can drag with your fingers over the slice planes on the left side to move the cut planes of the head mesh model on the right side.
* You can also use the available space only for the Meshes View or the 3D Slices view by tapping the left or right pointing chevron-like buttons in the middle of the window (the 3D Slice View is initially visible on iPads but not iPhones).
* Use the advanced panels available from the Tools pane to simultaneously slice in multiple orientations, to navigate the scene with more control, and to change the "shininess" of the brain model.

Tap the User's Guide button in the Tools panel to learn all the details of this powerful new version of Brain Tutor 3D!

### 2.1 — 2017-04-19

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

This is a major universal update of Brain Tutor 3D now supporting also the iPad. As in version 1.0, you can learn about the structure and function of the human brain by interacting with rotatable 3D models in real-time. Brain Tutor 3D now uses a modernised user interface and provides high-resolution brain models. While the app is still free, this version provides new atlas types for subcortical structures, functional areas and fiber tracts that can be obtained via in-app purchases.

### 2.0 — 2017-04-18

This is a major universal update of Brain Tutor 3D now supporting also the iPad. As in version 1.0, you can learn about the structure and function of the human brain by interacting with rotatable 3D models in real-time. Brain Tutor 3D now uses a modernised user interface and provides high-resolution brain models. While the app is still free, this version provides new atlas types for subcortical structures, functional areas and fiber tracts that can be obtained via in-app purchases.

### 1.0 — 2009-01-09

No release notes.

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