MetaMorphos vs ANATOMY 3D Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MetaMorphos
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We live in a three-dimensional world and in this, like all living organisms, we have a length, a width and a thickness. The study of animals, The Zoology, involves the understanding of body plans: without describing the structure of an organ or an organic system, the functioning of it is incomprehensible. If we live well in a three-dimensional world, the explanatory means at our disposal still pass most of the time through two-dimensional supports: the blackboard of the professors, the data projector screen, the drawings or the photographs we have give us 2D images of objects or structures that we describe and analyze. MetaMorphos (Metazoan Morphology) is a program that illustrates metazoan structure plans by high quality 3D reconstructions. It is aimed at people who want to understand animal architecture whether naturalist amateurs, professional zoologists, students or professors in biology. MetaMorphos 2.15 is the third version of the program and comprises fifteen organisms: an anthozoan (Cnidaria), a comb jelly (Ctenophora), a flatworm (Platyhelminthes), a polychaete (Annelida), a gastropod (Mollusca), a nematod (Nematoda), a sea cucumber (Echinodermata), an ascidian (Urochordata), etc. The organisms presented in MetaMorphos are avatars, that is to say 3D reconstructions of typical organisms regrouping the major characteristics of high-ranking taxa in the Linnean hierarchy, usually classes. MetaMorphos allows to analyze the external morphology of the avatars as well as its systemic organization. The visualized organic systems are the digestive, excretory, nervous, reproductive, circulatory, and respiratory systems with some other unique systems observed in certain taxa as well (e.g., the ambulacral system of echinoderms). An organic system can be visualized alone or with other systems, either in toto or without representation of the translucent body of the animal. A cursor is used to identify the systemic parts. The avatar can be oriented in all the dimensions of the space and a function "zoom" makes it possible to magnify the part of the body in analysis. A Body Plan is a modeled morphological organization that characterizes a set of species that are part of a high-ranking taxa, usually a phylum or a class. The term "BaΓΌplan" was introduced by the German embryologist Henry Woodger (1945), which he defined as the structure plan common to the species of a monophyletic group. It was mainly at Haeckel (1863, 1866, 1868, 1872, 1874, 1875) to whom we owe the sketch, still strongly present today, of the taxonomic division of metazoans into classes and phyla. In this Haeckel is also the first to divide the set of metazoans into groups comprising species with a similar structure of the body. Realisation: Igor Eeckhaut (zoologis) Nathan Puozzo (graphic designer) After original idea of Igor Eeckhaut.
ANATOMY 3D Pro
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With many interactive anatomy pictures and descriptions of objects, ANATOMY 3D will help you discover what you want to know about human anatomy, animal anatomy, plant anatomy or insect anatomy right here at your fingertips. The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure, study and function of human, animals, plants and other living organisms, esp. as revealed by dissection and the separation of parts. It is a robust and flexible for studying and reviewing anatomy of human, animal, plants or insects. The app teaches just what it says. To the point, science would be easier to learn. App is reliable. All content resides in the app (internet access not needed). Vital App for students of schools or universities enabling them to study and learn. Teachers and lecturers appreciate the stunning visuals and its ability as in-class learning reference. A consistently excellent application. Highly recommended for students in schools or universities. It contains high-resolution images and more feature points which can be interactively selected. Each feature has its own label and description. Great for learning anatomy and physiology. Can be anatomy dictionary. 1. Human Anatomy 3D:: It is primarily the scientific study of the morphology of the human body. Following body systems are explained in human anatomy 3D:: + Digestive System + Respiratory System (Upper Intact) + Cardiovascular System (Heart) + Respiratory System (With Lungs) + Neuroscience (Brain) + Ophthalmology (Eye) + Otology (Ear) In additional, each of above systems are subdivided into three levels for thorough learning. Level 1 -> 3D medical reference in each including study and function of each part within human body system. Level 2 -> In additional, each containing puzzles revealed by dissection and separation of parts which helps thorough learning. Puzzles in interactive way teach all ages. Level 3 -> In additional, a quiz with multi-choice questions also is included to test your knowledge. Note: Puzzles & Quiz excluded in eye and ear anatomy. 2. ANIMAL ANATOMY 3D:: It is primarily the scientific study of the morphology of the animal body. 3D medical reference in each including descriptions of selected part or organ within animal body system. Different animals are listed and student can select particular animal to study its anatomy in animal anatomy 3D.Following animals anatomy are explained in animal anatomy 3D:: + DOG + CAT + HEN + FISH + SNAKE + TIGER 3. PLANT ANATOMY 3D:: It is primarily the scientific study of the morphology of the plant body. 3D medical reference in each including descriptions of selected part within each part of plant body system. Following plant parts exist in plant anatomy 3D:: + FLOWER + LEAF + SEED + PLANT CELL + ROOTS 4. INSECT ANATOMY 3D:: It is primarily the scientific study of the morphology of the insects body system. 3D medical reference in each including descriptions of selected part within each insect body system. Different insects are listed and student can select particular insect to study its anatomy in insect anatomy 3D.Following insects anatomy are explained in insect anatomy 3D:: + HONEYBEE + COCKROACH + GRASSHOPPER + BUTTERFLY + ANT + SPIDER β’ App for all ages.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MetaMorphos at Free against ANATOMY 3D Pro's $2.99. MetaMorphos also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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MetaMorphos is free to download; ANATOMY 3D Pro costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MetaMorphos ships an update every 13 months, ANATOMY 3D Pro every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MetaMorphos | ANATOMY 3D Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $2.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months β better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 β better | 26.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1.1 GB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UniversitΓ© de Mons | DigiGalaxy |
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MetaMorphos
No in-app purchases
ANATOMY 3D Pro
No in-app purchases
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