3dcounterstrain vs Head Atlas
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3dcounterstrain
This clinical reference tool provides comprehensive Counterstrain techniques for medical practitioners. Access all course materials and tenderpoints offline, ideal for clinical or hospital settings with limited internet access. Updates require an internet connection.
- Comprehensive Counterstrain techniques
- Offline access to all course materials
- Tenderpoint information
- Suitable for PT's, OT's, LMT's, DO's, MD's, LNP's
- Clinical and hospital setting friendly
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3D Counterstrain is a clinical reference tool for the modern Counterstrain Practitioner (PT’s, OT’s, LMT’s, DO’s, MD’s and LNP’s). It merges all of the FCS intellectual property currently taught in the series of modern Counterstrain continuing education courses. All courses and the corresponding tenderpoints are available independent of an active internet connection. This makes the iOS based version of the popular web app accessible for those in clinics and hospital based settings that may have limited access to public LAN/WLAN. Updates of the application for functionality, improvements and new course additions will require an internet connection.
Head Atlas
Explore detailed 3D and Augmented Reality models of neuroanatomy. This app offers over 2500 labels and descriptions with interactive dissection tools to aid learning. It also integrates with physical models for a hybrid learning experience.
- 3D and Augmented Reality neuroanatomy models
- Interactive dissection tools (3 axes)
- Over 2500 labels and descriptions
- Hide and transparency functions
- Hybrid learning with physical models
- Multiple visualization tools
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A growing library of tools for neuroanatomy learning and a dashboard with news and other resources. The module “Skull&Intracranial Atlas” is a full 3D and Augmented Reality atlas for studying neuroanatomy on mobile devices. You can access more than 2500 labels and descriptions and use 3 different visualization tools to dissect (on 3 axes), isolate, explode anatomical structures. This module provides a variety of scientific texts organized into three cognitive levels, from general overviews to highly specific definitions, to facilitate learning and memorization. Head Atlas also contains the module “ARTouch” where you can observe neuroanatomy in a hybrid way using a physical model called AnatomyTouch, available on the UpSurgeOn store. FEATURES * 3D and Augmented Reality neuroanatomy models * Every single structure (Skull bones, Vascular and nervous system) can be reached and interacted with. * It is possible to rotate models to any angles and zoom in and out * Hide structures to reveal the anatomy below and transparency functions on isolate view * Anatomical details organized into groups of labels and hotspots. * 2500+ labels and descriptions of details and sutures * Different neuroanatomical visualization tools * New modules coming soon
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Verdict
3dcounterstrain and Head Atlas both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Head Atlas's written reviews are positive against 50% of 3dcounterstrain's. Head Atlas also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (67 vs 14). 3dcounterstrain's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Head Atlas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 3dcounterstrain asks for nothing beyond the download.
Head Atlas holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 67 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of 3dcounterstrain's written reviews are positive against 86% of Head Atlas's.
3dcounterstrain ships an update every 6 weeks, Head Atlas every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | 3dcounterstrain | Head Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (14 ratings) | 4.5 (67 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 67 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 433 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | RE-MONDES INC. | UpSurgeOn |
Customer experience
3dcounterstrain
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In-app purchases
3dcounterstrain
No in-app purchases
Head Atlas
- Skull & Intracranial Atlas$8.99
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