Comparison

Histology vs VH Dissector Pro

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

Head to head
About

Histology

This study aid offers self-testing with micrographs of basic human body tissues. It covers cell biology, epithelia, glands, connective tissue, muscle, and the peripheral nervous system.

Highlights
  • Micrograph self-testing
  • Six sets of basic tissue coverage
  • Cell Biology for Histologists
  • Epithelia and Glands
  • Connective Tissue and Muscle
  • Peripheral Nervous System
Features
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The BT Histology SecondLook™ application is a study aid that provides a series of micrographs for users to self-test their level of knowledge and ability to recognize histological structures. It contains six sets covering the basic tissues of the human body, including Cell Biology for the Histologist, Epithelia, Glands, Connective Tissue, Muscle, and the Peripheral Nervous System.

About

VH Dissector Pro

Explore detailed 3D human anatomy using real cadaver cross-sections. Interact with over 2,000 anatomical structures for a comprehensive understanding of the human body. Includes virtual labs, dissection guides, and medical imaging correlations.

Highlights
  • Real 3D and sectional anatomy
  • 2,000+ anatomical structures
  • Virtual anatomy laboratory
  • Cadaver dissection guide
  • Medical imaging library
  • Integration with LMS
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Purchase a recurring or lifetime subscription in the app for access. Or if you are a current customer, login to unlock access. All subscriptions include all features and core Visible Human male and female data. Access to other datasets may require additional purchases. Built on real anatomy from the National Library of Medicine's Visible Human Project. Each anatomical structure is true-to-life from cross-sections taken through actual cadavers. Thus, structural relationships and correlations between 3D and cross-sectional anatomy are perfectly maintained. With the ability to interact with over 2,000 real anatomical structures through identification, dissection, assembly and rotation, the VH Dissector provides an understanding of the complex three-dimensional structure of the human body in ways other resources cannot. The VH Dissector platform also includes a variety of pre-built content for laboratory, online and hybrid courses. Provided content includes: * A virtual anatomy laboratory for an interactive, online experience with real anatomy at an undergraduate level. * A complete medical level cadaver dissection guide including photographic self-quizzes of over 100 specimens. * A library of labeled and correlated ultrasound, radiographic, CT and MRI imaging. * A growing library of anatomically based presentations for various clinical examinations and procedures. Additionally, the VH Dissector can be integrated with various online platforms including learning management systems for completely customized curriculum development. “We are making daily online quizzes that include VHD bookmarks during this time when all of their learning is online. All cadaveric dissection has been postponed. The use of the VHD bookmarks is a valuable means to guide our students in their learning.” — Kyle Rarey, PhD, University of Florida College of Medicine This app currently supports all iPads with at least 3GB of RAM. This includes the following models: iPad Pro 1 12.9" iPad Pro 2 or later iPad Air 3 or later iPad Mini 5 or later iPad 7 or later Terms of Use: https://www.toltech.net/terms-app-store Privacy Policy: https://www.toltech.net/privacy-app-store Please contact us at support@toltech.net with any concerns before reviewing, we're happy to help!

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VH Dissector Pro at 100% against Histology's 33%. VH Dissector Pro also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (39 vs 3). Histology's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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

Both are free to download. VH Dissector Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per year. Histology asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VH Dissector Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VH Dissector Pro has 39 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Histology's written reviews are positive against 100% of VH Dissector Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Histology ships an update every 10 months, VH Dissector Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Histology versus VH Dissector Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHistologyVH Dissector Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.4 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings339 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB1.5 GB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperThe University of MichiganTouch of Life Technologies

Customer experience

Histology

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

VH Dissector Pro

All ratings33 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Histology

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

VH Dissector Pro

Subscriptions1
  • 1-Year Subscription$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$299.99

Questions

Is Histology free?
Histology is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VH Dissector Pro free?
VH Dissector Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Histology or VH Dissector Pro?
VH Dissector Pro is rated higher. Histology averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while VH Dissector Pro averages 4.4 from 39 ratings.
Do Histology or VH Dissector Pro have ads?
Neither Histology nor VH Dissector Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Histology or VH Dissector Pro?
Histology ships an update every 10 months, and VH Dissector Pro every 4 months. Most recently, Histology was updated on September 10, 2026 and VH Dissector Pro on August 10, 2026.

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