Dry Needling Guide vs Extra Point Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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/
Extra Point Lite
This medical app displays 14 main acupuncture meridians and newly discovered extra points on detailed 3D human models. Users can easily zoom and compare points with accurate anatomical visuals and functional descriptions. It's based on international standards and traditional texts, supervised by medical professionals.
- 3D male and female human models
- Integrated 14 Main Acupuncture Meridians
- Display of newly discovered Extra Points
- Multi-touch zoom for precise location
- Accurate location, book basis, function details
- Realistic skin, bone, and organ visuals
- Available in Korean, Chinese, and English
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‘The Acupuncture of Extra Point’ was created by integrating Extra Point from the past, and the newly discovered New Point together as one product. It allows for easy comparison because it expresses 14 Main Acupuncture Point Meridian and the Extra Acupuncture Point together in a male and female 3D model. Easily zoom in and out with multi-touch so you can see the exact location of The Acupuncture Point. It is recommended for people who want to see both 14 Main Acupuncture Point Meridian and the Extra Acupuncture Point at the same time. Contents include accurate location, based book, function and character (how to use). Released in Korean, Chinese and English, which allows it to be used across the world! With realistic skin, bone, and internal organs in 3D human body model, everything is distinguished by rich colors so it is very easy to see. It is based on The International Standard Acupuncture Points of WHO, WHO`s International Standard Terminologies on Traditional Medicine in The Western Pacific Region, The acupuncture textbooks of the university of Asian Medicine and 'Huangdi Neijing - Lingshu’. It is supervised by professors and Korean medical doctors from Korea Medical University. * 14 Main Acupuncture Point Meridian - 12 Main Acupuncture Point, Governor Vessel (GV) Acupuncture Point, Conception Vessel(CV) Acupuncture Point.- See The Meridian 2.0 New iPad, iPad mini 2, iPhone 5 or later devices are needed to run this app! www.verderoot.com “The first and only in the world“ ‘The Acupuncture of Extra Point’ is the only product in the world that expresses the Extra Acupuncture Point on male and female 3D human models. “Rich content and high accuracy” ‘The Acupuncture of Extra Point’ is based on the International Standard Acupuncture Points of WHO, which is an internationally accepted as a standard of Acupuncture Points, and WHO’s International Standard Terminologies on Traditional Medicine in The Western Pacific Region, The acupuncture textbooks of the university of Asian Medicine, and the oldest Chinese traditional book medicine 'Huangdi Neijing - Lingshu’. It also refers to various books such as ‘Zhenjiujiayijing’, ‘Zhenjiudacheng’ and ‘Heo Joon - Dongeuibogam’. We have improved the accuracy through the supervision of professors and Korean medical doctors from Korea Medical University. "Accuracy and convenience never before" ‘The Acupuncture of Extra Point’ is easy to use because it displays The Extra Acupuncture Point on 3D human body model. As well, the Extra Acupuncture Point and 14 Main Acupuncture Point Meridians are displayed together with the accuracy, so you can easily compare. “Outstanding design” In 'The Acupuncture of Extra Point’, the skin, bones, and internal organs of the 3D human model look realistic. The 14 Main Acupuncture Point Meridians and the Extra Acupuncture Point are distinguished by rich colors so they are very easy to see. “Multinational Availability” The contents of 'The Acupuncture of Extra Point’ was created in Korean, Chinese and English together, which allows it to be used across the world!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Extra Point Lite at 50% against Dry Needling Guide's 0%. Extra Point Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 13.0). Dry Needling Guide's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (40 vs 3). On price, 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. Dry Needling Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Extra Point Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dry Needling Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dry Needling Guide has 40 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Dry Needling Guide's written reviews are positive against 50% of Extra Point Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | Dry Needling Guide | Extra Point Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (40 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 9.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 149 MB | 375 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | BarB BVBA | Kim June-Hyun |
Customer experience
Dry Needling Guide
Extra Point Lite
In-app purchases
Dry Needling Guide
- Monthly Plan$2.491 Month
- Unlock all muscles$21.99
Extra Point Lite
No in-app purchases
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