Comparison

Dry Needling Guide vs FM App

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

FM App

This medical app helps practitioners quickly locate CCs and CFs, access treatment information, and identify antagonist points. It provides visual aids for body segments and sequences to enhance patient care and improve skills in Fascial Manipulation.

Highlights
  • Locate CCs and CFs
  • View points by body segment
  • View points by sequence/diagonal
  • See best treatment positions
  • Find antagonist points instantly
  • Improve Fascial Manipulation skills
Features
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FM App was developed to allow all the practitioners to review the location of the CCs and CFs, to faster find informations and to better treat your patients. This app will allow to see the points by body segment or by sequence \ diagonal. It will allow you to see the best treatment position for each single point and to find its antagonist in one click. We hope to have gave you a new tool for improve your skill in Fascial Manipulation. Kind regards, Fascial Manipulation Institute by Stecco

Screenshots

Dry Needling Guide4 screens
FM App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FM App at 57% against Dry Needling Guide's 0%. FM App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Dry Needling Guide's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 40 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. FM App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dry Needling Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dry Needling Guide has 40 ratings behind it against 4, 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 57% of FM App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dry Needling Guide ships an update every 5 weeks, FM App every 40 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dry Needling Guide versus FM App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDry Needling GuideFM App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (40 ratings) — better1.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 40 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB216 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBarB BVBAPiccin Nuova Libraria S.p.A.

Customer experience

Dry Needling Guide

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

FM App

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dry Needling Guide

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Plan$2.491 Month
One-time1
  • Unlock all muscles$21.99
None

FM App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dry Needling Guide free?
Dry Needling Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FM App free?
FM App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dry Needling Guide or FM App?
Dry Needling Guide is rated higher. Dry Needling Guide averages 4.3 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while FM App averages 1.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Dry Needling Guide or FM App have ads?
Neither Dry Needling Guide nor FM App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dry Needling Guide or FM App?
Dry Needling Guide ships an update every 5 weeks, and FM App every 40 months. Most recently, Dry Needling Guide was updated on October 26, 2026 and FM App on October 24, 2026.

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