Comparison

Dry Needling Guide vs TriggerPoints3D

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

TriggerPoints3D

Explore detailed 3D anatomical models and pain maps to identify and understand trigger points. This advanced software offers interactive tutorials and videos for training and patient education. Email self-help advice and exercises directly to patients.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D anatomy and trigger point model
  • Detailed 3D pain maps with zoom and rotate
  • Search by muscle, region, or symptom
  • Embedded teaching videos by Dr. Bob Gerwin
  • Email self-help advice and exercises to patients
  • Split-screen anatomy and pain map views
Features
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Looking for a 3D trigger point software? Advanced and powerful trigger point tools for therapists and practitioners, Triggerpoints3D is now the Gold Standard for training and teaching. Find the muscle behind the pain. - Search muscles. - Search symptoms. - Explore it all in glorious 3D. - Ask our AI - deep dive into the world of trigger points. TriggerPoints3D AI is the professional trigger point platform trusted by clinicians worldwide. Developed by Simeon Niel-Asher (Osteopath) and Dr Robert Gerwin (Neurologist), it combines interactive anatomy, trigger point pain maps and AI-powered clinical search to help practitioners identify trigger points quickly and confidently. Triggerpoints3D now offers over 400 videos from Dr Bob Gerwin embedded within the software. Now you can refresh your memory to locate the trigger point, learn the functional anatomy and watch how to perform ‘Gold Standard’ Deep Dry Needling (DDN) taught by the worlds leading professor with high definition professional videos. Features: - Fully Interactive and dynamic 3D Anatomy and trigger point model - Beautifully illustrated 3D Pain Maps, 360°, Zoom and Rotate - Search in 3D by click, by muscle name, by region and/or by trigger point symptom or by interactive 3D body map - Anatomy & Pain maps combined in split-screen views - NEW Ai search function - Gold Standard embedded teaching videos: functional anatomy, treatment, safety and dry needling videos for (almost) every muscle by Dr Bob Gerwin FAAN, MD - Gold standard Dry needling (IMS) for each muscle by Dr Bob Gerwin (Neurologist) - Email Self-help advice directly to your patient with stretches and exercises - Encyclopaedic information for muscle anatomy and trigger points Our software is designed for Doctors, Physical Therapists, Osteopaths, Chiropractors, Acupuncturists and Bodywork professionals (including students). Pricing: TriggerPoints iOS app comes with 1 week of free-trial and after that you may purchase an auto-renewing subscription. • Auto-renewable subscription - Monthly Subscription: USD 8.99 - Yearly Subscription : USD 99.99 • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. References: https://penguinrandomhousehighereducation.com/book/?isbn=9781583948491 Disclaimer: The information provided in the self-help and advice section of this application is intended for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Before attempting any self-help techniques or following the advice provided, it is crucial to consult with a qualified healthcare professional or your doctor.

Screenshots

Dry Needling Guide4 screens
TriggerPoints3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dry Needling Guide at 4.3 against TriggerPoints3D's 2.8. Dry Needling Guide also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (40 vs 9). TriggerPoints3D's advantage is review sentiment (39% vs 0%). 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 TriggerPoints3D sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dry Needling Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Dry Needling Guide's written reviews are positive against 39% of TriggerPoints3D'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, TriggerPoints3D monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dry Needling Guide versus TriggerPoints3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDry Needling GuideTriggerPoints3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (40 ratings) — better2.8 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews38.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB330 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBarB BVBAsimeon niel-asher

Customer experience

Dry Needling Guide

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

TriggerPoints3D

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral22.2%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral16.7%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dry Needling Guide

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

TriggerPoints3D

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription Plan$7.991 Month
  • Monthly License Subscription$9.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription Plan$79.991 Year
  • Yearly License Subscription$99.991 Year
One-time6
  • Unlock Software$17.99
  • For ForeArm And Hand$36.99
  • For Spine And Torsoo$36.99
Show 3 more
  • For Leg And Foot$36.99
  • For LumboPelvis$36.99
  • For Hips And Thigh$36.99

Questions

Is Dry Needling Guide free?
Dry Needling Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TriggerPoints3D free?
TriggerPoints3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dry Needling Guide or TriggerPoints3D?
Dry Needling Guide is rated higher. Dry Needling Guide averages 4.3 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while TriggerPoints3D averages 2.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Dry Needling Guide or TriggerPoints3D have ads?
Neither Dry Needling Guide nor TriggerPoints3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dry Needling Guide or TriggerPoints3D?
Dry Needling Guide ships an update every 5 weeks, and TriggerPoints3D monthly. Most recently, Dry Needling Guide was updated on September 17, 2026 and TriggerPoints3D on September 21, 2026.

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