Comparison

Complete Anatomy for iPhone vs AnSo

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

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About

Complete Anatomy for iPhone

Explore a detailed 3D human body atlas with interactive models and comprehensive courses. Visualize anatomy with dynamic features like muscle motion and nerve tracing. Ideal for students and professionals seeking in-depth anatomical understanding.

Highlights
  • Detailed 3D human anatomy models
  • Interactive dissection and customization
  • Extensive atlas of anatomical illustrations
  • Comprehensive anatomy courses
  • Dynamic cross-sections and muscle motion
  • Augmented Reality (AR) mode
  • Clinical videos and microscopic models
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Built for medical students, teaching professionals and practicing clinicians, Complete Anatomy is the most advanced 3D anatomy platform available on the market. Take your anatomy learning to the next level exploring thousands of interactive anatomical structures in full 3D. Study with guided courses and prepare for exams with tools no other anatomy app offers. WHY CHOOSE COMPLETE ANATOMY? The app offers the most detailed 3D gross anatomy models available anywhere using diverse female and male models built to the highest medical standards. Unlike basic atlas apps with limited structures or flashcard-only platforms, Complete Anatomy offers an entire learning ecosystem of 3D models, dissection videos, radiology, courses and clinical content all in one place. DOWNLOAD and start your FREE 3-DAY TRIAL today! EXPERIENCE UNIQUE AND INTERACTIVE FEATURES: · Unique customizable 3D models: Full gross anatomical models you can rotate, zoom into, isolate or dissect layer by layer · 12 body systems with cross sections, real-time muscle motion plus nerve tracing, blood supply, insertion and origin · Trace the path and ramifications of structures like nerves and blood vessels using the Branches tool · View the bone landmarks of the skeletal system using the parts, surfaces, and landmarks tools · Cut through models with ease to explore relationships between structures and even simulate surgical procedures · Access 20+ microscopic anatomy models, 150+ hours of interactive lectures and 1,500+ clinical videos across cardiology, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, fitness and dentistry LEARN ANATOMY YOUR WAY 1. Guided courses - complete courses including Dissection, Human Anatomy, Female Anatomy with Alice Roberts, Point of Care Ultrasound and Clinical Correlates - all based on Elsevier's anatomy textbooks. 2. Virtual dissection - Gray's Anatomy-powered guided dissections combining 3D models with videos that provide a systematic approach to each anatomical region 3. Interactive radiology - explore radiographs, CTs, and MRIs from a library of 100+ interconnected images 4. Augmented Reality - place anatomy models in your real environment with AR mode GRAY’S ANATOMY CONTENT By offering 700+ Gray’s-inspired, interactive 3D models, dissection courses plus 1,000+ illustrations, Complete Anatomy becomes a comprehensive digital tool for studying structural anatomy. It connects clinical images, surface anatomy and detailed 3D structures, offering a robust platform designed for students and professionals to explore the human anatomy. STUDY TOOLS DESIGNED FOR EXAMS: Access 700+ preset atlas screens based on illustrations from Elsevier's foremost anatomy textbooks, curated to align with anatomy curricula. Available in English, French, German, Spanish and Chinese STUDENT LICENSE: Full access to 3D models, all courses, 1,500+ videos and curated learning materials across all platforms. PRO LICENSE: Adds clinical practice and classroom, lab or lecture theatre teaching permissions. DOWNLOAD and start your FREE 3-DAY TRIAL today! Subscriptions are charged annually & automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before end of the current period. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your iTunes Account will be charged the current annual subscription cost each year for renewal within 24-hours prior to end of current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings any time after purchase. Any free trial will be interrupted when a paid subscription is purchased. Terms: https://3d4medical.com/terms Privacy policy: https://3d4medical.com/privacy-policy Please contact Customer Support at info@3D4Medical.com with any account/purchase queries before reviewing, we're happy to help!

About

AnSo

This app helps anesthesiologists quickly identify sonoanatomy for various procedures. It offers detailed images, landmark sketches, and innervation data for nerve blocks, along with tips from experienced clinicians. It covers regional anesthesia and other perioperative ultrasound uses.

Highlights
  • Sonoanatomy identification
  • Landmark sketches
  • Nerve block innervation
  • Ergonomic positioning guides
  • Perioperative ultrasound uses
  • Clinical tips and notes
Features
Currently charting
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AnSo is a convenient resource designed to help anaesthetists identify common sonoanatomy, in a time efficient manner, within the busy operating theatre. It has been created by practicing anaesthetists with an interest in teaching ultrasound and regional anaesthesia. Please note that a subscription is required to access all content for this app. You can purchase a monthly or yearly subscription after signing in. AnSo: - provides multiple examples of the sonoanatomy as every individual is different, - provides landmark sketches useful for developing pattern recognition of landmark structures, and for trainees to draw in exams, - displays the cutaneous, motor, osseous and visceral innervation of the numerous nerve blocks and fascial plane blocks now available, facilitating appropriate block choice and knowledge of expected results, - allows combining and comparing block innervation, - allows images to be flipped to display both L and R sided orientation, - demonstrates functional ergonomics with patient, ultrasound screen and proceduralist positioning essential for efficient practical performance, - provides block notes with sonoanatomy tips and practical tips from experienced clinicians which can be invaluable to the learner. AnSo is not only for regional anaesthesia but includes many other perioperative uses of ultrasound relevant to the anaesthetist, such as: - airway - gastric antrum - vascular access - spine - transthoracic echo - lung signs AnSo contains: - over 250 ultrasound images with over 1500 sonoanatomy colour overlays, - innervation images, - ergonomic images, - landmarks pattern sketches, - loops when required for dynamic sonoanatomy, - notes with tips from experienced clinicians. AnSo helps identify not only the target structures but all the surrounding sonoanatomy. This more comprehensive understanding of the sonoanatomy helps detect anatomical variability, improves the safety and efficacy of procedures, and facilitates learning and teaching. AnSo has been designed in a format that can be easily updated and distributed to users so the information can be kept as current as possible in this rapidly expanding field. AnSo does not require an internet connection to run. Once downloaded all data is stored on your device so it will work anywhere and images will display without any delay. It can be useful both in and out of theatre, when performing procedures, and when learning or teaching ultrasound. There is no advertising in the app making it pleasant and time efficient to use. Terms of use can be found at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download AnSo today and always have access to this sonoanatomy and nerve block resource.

Screenshots

Complete Anatomy for iPhone4 screens
AnSo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Complete Anatomy for iPhone at 4.5 against AnSo's 3.5. Complete Anatomy for iPhone also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 31) and review sentiment (56% vs 40%). AnSo's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Complete Anatomy for iPhone sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $74.99 per year and AnSo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Complete Anatomy for iPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Complete Anatomy for iPhone has 3.7K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Complete Anatomy for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 40% of AnSo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Complete Anatomy for iPhone ships an update every 5 weeks, AnSo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Complete Anatomy for iPhone versus AnSo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComplete Anatomy for iPhoneAnSo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.7K ratings) — better3.5 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews — better40.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3.7K — better31
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
Best chart rank#22 — better#110
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB72 MB
Age rating12+17+
Developer3D4Medical from ElsevierSumo Enterprises Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Complete Anatomy for iPhone

All ratings3,664 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews647 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral12.4%
Negative31.8%

AnSo

All ratings31 ratings
Positive61.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.7%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive40.4%
Neutral6.4%
Negative53.2%

Bugs and requests

Complete Anatomy for iPhone

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to access purchased content
  • Constant sign-in prompts
  • Freezing and crashing on launch
  • Unreliable AR functionality
  • Inconsistent navigation and UI

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add full female anatomy model
  • Improve cross-section and layering tools
  • Integrate quizzes and flashcards
  • Allow saving and restoring custom views
  • Improve performance and stability

AnSo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Complete Anatomy for iPhone

Subscriptions5
  • Student Plus License1 Year trial$74.991 Year
  • Student License1 Year trial$74.991 Year
  • Pro License$99.991 Year
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  • Professional License$99.991 Year
  • Professional License$119.991 Year
One-time1
  • Individual License$24.99
4 purchases

AnSo

Subscriptions4
  • AnSo one month subscription14 Days trial$0.491 Month
  • AnSo Pro one year subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Year
  • AnSo Pro subscription1 Year trial$5.991 Year
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  • AnSo one year subscription14 Days trial$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Complete Anatomy for iPhone free?
Complete Anatomy for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AnSo free?
AnSo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Complete Anatomy for iPhone or AnSo?
Complete Anatomy for iPhone is rated higher. Complete Anatomy for iPhone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while AnSo averages 3.5 from 31 ratings.
Do Complete Anatomy for iPhone or AnSo have ads?
Neither Complete Anatomy for iPhone nor AnSo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Complete Anatomy for iPhone or AnSo?
Complete Anatomy for iPhone ships an update every 5 weeks, and AnSo fortnightly. Most recently, Complete Anatomy for iPhone was updated on October 29, 2026 and AnSo on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Complete Anatomy for iPhone or AnSo?
Complete Anatomy for iPhone currently peaks at #22 in the App Store charts, and AnSo at #110. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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