Comparison

Dry Needling Guide vs DNS Rehab

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

DNS Rehab

Access a comprehensive library of clinical rehabilitation content, including textbooks, brochures, and video tutorials. Search and zoom for detailed study, with offline access to written materials and selected videos. Stay updated on Prague School news and course schedules.

Highlights
  • Digital textbook and brochure access
  • Online video library with exercises
  • Search function for content
  • Zoom function for detailed viewing
  • Offline content download
  • Prague School news and updates
Features
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The application allows Prague School clients to view the content provided from the website www.rehabps.com on mobile devices. With this application, users have digital access to the entire Clinical Rehabilitation textbook, as well as all DNS brochures, and even the Online Video Library, which includes a multitude of animations, exercises, and practical techniques. The application also utilizes a useful “search” function, which allows users to quickly locate specific written or video content, as well as a “zoom” function, which allows users to zoom in close on any page or picture to easily identify every detail provided. And do not worry if you have no internet connection, all written content (textbooks and brochures), as well as some selected videos, can be downloaded to the app for offline viewing at any time. The users of the application are regularly informed about all Prague School news, including the regularly updated DNS course schedule, new products, as well as future offers. Clients who have already subscribed to the Online Video Library or who already have a Prague School account will use that same password to log in to this application.

Screenshots

Dry Needling Guide4 screens
DNS Rehab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DNS Rehab at none against Dry Needling Guide's 2. DNS Rehab also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Dry Needling Guide's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. DNS Rehab asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DNS Rehab holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dry Needling Guide has 40 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dry Needling Guide ships an update every 5 weeks, DNS Rehab every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dry Needling Guide versus DNS Rehab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDry Needling GuideDNS Rehab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (40 ratings)4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings40 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB7 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBarB BVBAAlena Kobesova

Customer experience

Dry Needling Guide

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

DNS Rehab

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dry Needling Guide

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

DNS Rehab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dry Needling Guide free?
Dry Needling Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DNS Rehab free?
DNS Rehab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dry Needling Guide or DNS Rehab?
DNS Rehab is rated higher. Dry Needling Guide averages 4.3 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while DNS Rehab averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do Dry Needling Guide or DNS Rehab have ads?
Neither Dry Needling Guide nor DNS Rehab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dry Needling Guide or DNS Rehab?
Dry Needling Guide ships an update every 5 weeks, and DNS Rehab every 2 months. Most recently, Dry Needling Guide was updated on September 17, 2026 and DNS Rehab on August 7, 2026.

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