Comparison

Dry Needling Guide vs Visual Acupuncture 3D

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

Head to head
About

Dry Needling Guide

This app provides a comprehensive guide to dry needling for healthcare professionals and patients. It features a 3D model to identify pain zones and detailed information on muscle anatomy, referred pain, and needling techniques. Unlock the full version to access all 119 muscles.

Highlights
  • 3D model for pain zone identification
  • Detailed muscle anatomy and referred pain patterns
  • Needling technique guidance with clear pictures
  • Information on needle selection
  • Precautions and related muscle information
  • Multilingual support (English, French, Spanish, Dutch)
Features
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Dry Needling Guide The ultimate app for dry needling practitioners is here! Download the free version to access 12 essential muscles, and easily unlock the full library with a monthly subscription. Designed for both therapists and patients, the Dry Needling Guide features a highly detailed, lifelike 3D model. Patients can clearly identify and show their areas of pain on the model, allowing therapists to instantly view the muscles associated with those pain zones. The app currently includes 110 of the most commonly used muscles in clinical practice. Each muscle profile provides comprehensive, expertly curated information: Muscle Anatomy: Detailed anatomical breakdowns Trigger Point Referral Patterns: Displayed directly on the 3D model Related Muscles: Identify other muscles within the same pain zone Needling Techniques: Step-by-step guidance, including needle length, anatomical landmarks, and insertion direction, supported by clear images Precautions: Essential safety information for every procedure Additional Features: Available in English, French, Spanish, and Dutch Fully responsive and optimised for both iPad and iPhone LEGAL DISCLAIMER This material is intended exclusively for healthcare professionals licensed to perform dry needling. Individuals who use these techniques do so at their own risk. The app developers accept no responsibility for any injury caused directly or indirectly through incorrect or inappropriate application of the techniques demonstrated. Monthly Subscription Unlock full access to the app and all premium features: Access to all 110 premium muscles Unlimited video tutorials Complete anatomy diagrams and needling techniques Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Pricing may vary by location. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://dryneedling-app.com/privacy-policy-dry-needling-guide/ Terms of Use: https://dryneedling-app.com/terms-conditions/

About

Visual Acupuncture 3D

Explore acupuncture points and meridian pathways with an interactive 3D anatomy model. Study detailed descriptions, search for specific points, and test your knowledge with quizzes. Ideal for learning and reference.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D anatomy model
  • Meridian pathway visualization
  • Acupuncture point location details
  • Textual descriptions for points and meridians
  • Search by point name, function, or indication
  • Quiz and testing features
  • Customizable display options
Features
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Study acupuncture visually and interactively. Get a good feel for the flow of meridian pathways and their (anatomical) point locations. Includes a complete interactive anatomy model (muscles, bones and organs), which can be interactively edited (hide, fade etc). Each acupuncture point, meridian (and anatomical model) contain full textual descriptions, which can be edited and saved. Contains extended searching options; search by acupuncture point name, by function or by indication. All acupuncture point groups are included, along with additional information about each point group. Display options allow to either show the anatomical model, only the skin, hide certain meridians etc. Quiz and test yourself on all included subjects; meridians, acupuncture points and anatomy (muscles, bones, organs). Co-created and checked by TotalHealth(totalhealth.eu) and acupuncture institute located in the Netherlands. Errors cannot always be prevented, if you notice anything, please let us know. Terms of use: https://visualacupuncture3d.app/app/policies/termsofuse.html Privacy policy: https://visualacupuncture3d.app/app/policies/privacypolicy.html

Screenshots

Dry Needling Guide4 screens
Visual Acupuncture 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Visual Acupuncture 3D at 76% against Dry Needling Guide's 0%. Visual Acupuncture 3D also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (150 vs 40). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Dry Needling Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Visual Acupuncture 3D sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Visual Acupuncture 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 150 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Dry Needling Guide's written reviews are positive against 76% of Visual Acupuncture 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dry Needling Guide ships an update every 5 weeks, Visual Acupuncture 3D every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dry Needling Guide versus Visual Acupuncture 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDry Needling GuideVisual Acupuncture 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (40 ratings)4.6 (150 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews75.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40150 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB243 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperBarB BVBAGraphicVizion

Customer experience

Dry Needling Guide

All ratings40 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Visual Acupuncture 3D

All ratings150 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive75.7%
Neutral8.4%
Negative15.9%

Bugs and requests

Dry Needling Guide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Visual Acupuncture 3D

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Nervous system toggle not displaying when enabled
  • Body model moves off-screen and doesn't anchor properly
  • Extraordinary points not visible on body model
  • Missing point descriptions (e.g., GB21)
  • Luo-connecting vessel information displays as NA despite being documented
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  • Gallbladder internal pathway not wrapping correctly
  • Support email not functioning
  • Lifetime purchase not fully restoring on account recovery

Requested features

12 requests
  • Female body model option
  • Bendable/movable joints, especially knees
  • More detailed circulatory system (arteries and veins)
  • More comprehensive nervous system display
  • English translations of point names
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  • Pinyin romanization for point names
  • Treatment plan recommendations
  • More muscle groups displayed
  • Chinese language support
  • Quiz options for selective learning (meridians only, partial display)
  • Text selection capability for translation
  • Cross-device purchase synchronization

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dry Needling Guide

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Plan$2.491 Month
One-time1
  • Unlock all muscles$21.99
8 purchases

Visual Acupuncture 3D

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$34.991 Year
One-time6
  • Quiz$3.99
  • Point Groups$4.99
  • Extraordinary meridians$4.99
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  • Anatomy Systems$9.99
  • Primary Meridians$13.99
  • Full Version$49.99

Questions

Is Dry Needling Guide free?
Dry Needling Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Visual Acupuncture 3D free?
Visual Acupuncture 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dry Needling Guide or Visual Acupuncture 3D?
Visual Acupuncture 3D is rated higher. Dry Needling Guide averages 4.3 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Visual Acupuncture 3D averages 4.6 from 150 ratings.
Do Dry Needling Guide or Visual Acupuncture 3D have ads?
Neither Dry Needling Guide nor Visual Acupuncture 3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dry Needling Guide or Visual Acupuncture 3D?
Dry Needling Guide ships an update every 5 weeks, and Visual Acupuncture 3D every 2 months. Most recently, Dry Needling Guide was updated on September 17, 2026 and Visual Acupuncture 3D on September 22, 2026.

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