Comparison

3dcounterstrain vs Head Atlas

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

3dcounterstrain4 screens
Head Atlas4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Head Atlas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 3dcounterstrain asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3dcounterstrain ships an update every 6 weeks, Head Atlas every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
3dcounterstrain versus Head Atlas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3dcounterstrainHead Atlas
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (14 ratings)4.5 (67 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1467 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB433 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperRE-MONDES INC.UpSurgeOn

Customer experience

3dcounterstrain

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Head Atlas

All ratings67 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral6.0%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative10.2%

In-app purchases

None

3dcounterstrain

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Head Atlas

One-time1
  • Skull & Intracranial Atlas$8.99

Questions

Is 3dcounterstrain free?
3dcounterstrain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Head Atlas free?
Head Atlas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3dcounterstrain or Head Atlas?
Head Atlas is rated higher. 3dcounterstrain averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Head Atlas averages 4.5 from 67 ratings.
Do 3dcounterstrain or Head Atlas have ads?
Neither 3dcounterstrain nor Head Atlas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3dcounterstrain or Head Atlas?
3dcounterstrain ships an update every 6 weeks, and Head Atlas every 5 days. Most recently, 3dcounterstrain was updated on November 7, 2026 and Head Atlas on November 7, 2026.

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