Comparison

Muscle Trigger Points vs TriggerPoints3D

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

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About

Muscle Trigger Points

Explore a comprehensive reference for trigger points and referral patterns across 108 muscles. Discover the origins of pain with detailed muscle information, visual referral patterns, and instructional videos. Identify problem areas and understand muscle function for pain relief.

Highlights
  • 108 muscle references
  • 160 trigger points with referral patterns
  • 80 trigger point-related conditions
  • 25 muscle release videos
  • Detailed muscle anatomy and function
  • Individual and zone muscle views
Features
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A reference for trigger points and referral patterns for 108 muscles. Features 160 trigger points with their corresponding referral patterns, 80 conditions that can be caused by trigger points, and 25 videos that show how to release specific muscles. Each muscle includes the visual referral pattern and point location, plus a written muscle action, referral, origin, insertion, nerve, comments, and audio pronunciation for each muscle. You can choose to view each muscle individually, or use the zones view to see all the muscles that refer into a specific area (or for a specific condition). This is a great help in discovering the source of pain. This app features all the scientifically proven trigger points and referral patterns as shown in the research. Trigger points are tight places in a muscle that cause pain to be felt elsewhere in the body. This is great for massage therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, or anyone wanting to discover the source of muscular pain, and learn about muscle function. FEATURED IN APPLE'S WHATS HOT FOR TWO WEEKS! "Any iPhone user with an interest in the human body may find Real Bodywork’s reference app Muscle Trigger Points to be of special interest." Phone Gear Review "...the app is quite useful for identifying problem areas and gives us a great visual for pinpointing the problem. " Slap App Review iTunes User Reviews: "SIMPLE & EASY to use, INEXPENSIVE, along with EXCELLENT 3D graphics to help zero-in on areas of each muscle when palpating." Roc 5/5

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

Muscle Trigger Points4 screens
TriggerPoints3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Muscle Trigger Points at 92% against TriggerPoints3D's 39%. Muscle Trigger Points also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). TriggerPoints3D's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TriggerPoints3D is free to download; Muscle Trigger Points costs $4.99 up front. TriggerPoints3D sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Muscle Trigger Points asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Muscle Trigger Points holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Muscle Trigger Points has 548 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Muscle Trigger Points's written reviews are positive against 39% of TriggerPoints3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Muscle Trigger Points ships an update every 2 months, TriggerPoints3D monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Muscle Trigger Points versus TriggerPoints3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMuscle Trigger PointsTriggerPoints3D
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (548 ratings) — better2.8 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews91.8% of reviews — better38.9% of reviews
Number of ratings548 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#18 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size246 MB330 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperReal Bodyworksimeon niel-asher

Customer experience

Muscle Trigger Points

All ratings548 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.4%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews438 reviews
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.6%

TriggerPoints3D

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

Bugs and requests

Muscle Trigger Points

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes or freezes after recent updates
  • Certain muscle images or videos not displaying properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more self-treatment techniques and instructions
  • Improve navigation and search functionality
  • Provide the ability to save personal notes or bookmarks
  • Expand the range of muscles and trigger points covered
  • Integrate a pain tracking or symptom logging feature

TriggerPoints3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Muscle Trigger Points

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

TriggerPoints3D

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription Plan$7.991 Month
  • Monthly License Subscription$9.991 Month
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  • 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
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  • For Leg And Foot$36.99
  • For LumboPelvis$36.99
  • For Hips And Thigh$36.99

Questions

Is Muscle Trigger Points free?
Muscle Trigger Points costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TriggerPoints3D free?
TriggerPoints3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Muscle Trigger Points or TriggerPoints3D?
Muscle Trigger Points is rated higher. Muscle Trigger Points averages 4.8 out of 5 from 548 ratings, while TriggerPoints3D averages 2.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Muscle Trigger Points or TriggerPoints3D have ads?
Neither Muscle Trigger Points nor TriggerPoints3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Muscle Trigger Points or TriggerPoints3D?
Muscle Trigger Points ships an update every 2 months, and TriggerPoints3D monthly. Most recently, Muscle Trigger Points was updated on October 3, 2026 and TriggerPoints3D on September 21, 2026.

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