Comparison

Muscle Trigger Points vs Learn Muscles

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

Head to head
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
Currently charting
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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

Learn Muscles

Explore and test your knowledge of the human muscular system with detailed 3D models, high-quality images, and interactive quizzes. Learn muscle names, actions, origins, and insertions with audio pronunciation and embedded videos for a comprehensive understanding.

Highlights
  • 141 detailed muscle images
  • 7 interactive 3D models
  • Audio pronunciation guide
  • Customizable quiz maker
  • 37 joint action animations
  • 6 explanatory videos
Features
Currently charting
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A great reference, testing and education tool. Includes 141 beautiful muscle images with name, action, origin, insertion and comments, plus audio pronounciation guide, a quiz maker, an action viewer, 7 3d models, and 6 short videos to create a rich learning experience. FEATURES: -3D MODELS: see the whole picture with seven 3d models that you control, each structure clearly labeled with useful comments. -MUSCLE IMAGES: 141 major muscles, both deep and superficial with all important information and comments, plus the ability to add your own notes. -AUDIO: Pronunciation guide for each muscle. -QUIZ MAKER: Create your own multiple choice quiz on the name, action, origin or insertion... and focus on the leg, arm, torso or head. 480 total questions. If you get it wrong, the app shows the correct muscle image and speaks the name. Also included is a spelling quiz for the muscle names. You can use the favorites section to build your own quizzes. -ACTION VIEWER: 37 joint action animations with the muscles that do the action, plus comments on the mechanics of each joint. -VIDEOS: 6 embedded videos explaining the function of the hip, shoulder, back and face muscles, as well as fascia and the nervous system (20 min total). This robust application is a great teaching and learning tool for students, educators and healthcare practitioners wanting to study or teach the muscular system.

Screenshots

Muscle Trigger Points4 screens
Learn Muscles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Muscle Trigger Points at 4.8 against Learn Muscles's 4.6. Muscle Trigger Points also leads on chart position (#23 vs #146). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Muscle Trigger Points costs $4.99 and Learn Muscles $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Muscle Trigger Points holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 553 and 442 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Muscle Trigger Points's written reviews are positive against 86% of Learn Muscles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Muscle Trigger Points versus Learn Muscles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMuscle Trigger PointsLearn Muscles
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating4.8 (553 ratings) — better4.6 (442 ratings)
Positive reviews91.8% of reviews — better85.6% of reviews
Number of ratings553 — better442
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#23 — better#146
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size246 MB185 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperReal BodyworkReal Bodywork

Customer experience

Muscle Trigger Points

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

Learn Muscles

All ratings434 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews334 reviews
Positive85.6%
Neutral7.2%
Negative7.2%

User reviews

Muscle Trigger Points

From 553 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💯 Helpful for pain relief
  • 🔍 Accurate trigger point identification
  • 🎓 Educational and informative
  • 👨‍⚕️ Useful for healthcare professionals
  • 🏃‍♀️ Beneficial for athletes and active individuals

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of detailed instructions for locating trigger points
  • 🔊 Issues with audio/sound in videos
  • 📱 Compatibility problems on certain devices
  • 🔍 Limited coverage of some muscle groups

Learn Muscles

From 442 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to navigate
  • 💡 Helpful learning tool
  • 🚀 Great for on-the-go study
  • 👍 Clear and informative visuals
  • 👍 Useful quiz features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 🐛 Audio issues and inconsistencies
  • 🐛 Inaccurate muscle information
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues on some devices
  • 👎 Limited functionality compared to expectations

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

Learn Muscles

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when trying to access audio
  • Incorrect muscle names and locations
  • Quiz options not working as expected
  • Zooming and navigation issues on certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More interactive 3D models
  • Ability to customize quiz questions
  • Expanded muscle coverage and details
  • Improved audio functionality
  • Better compatibility across devices

In-app purchases

None

Muscle Trigger Points

No in-app purchases

None

Learn Muscles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Muscle Trigger Points free?
Muscle Trigger Points costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn Muscles free?
Learn Muscles costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Muscle Trigger Points or Learn Muscles?
Muscle Trigger Points is rated higher. Muscle Trigger Points averages 4.8 out of 5 from 553 ratings, while Learn Muscles averages 4.6 from 442 ratings.
Do Muscle Trigger Points or Learn Muscles have ads?
Neither Muscle Trigger Points nor Learn Muscles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Muscle Trigger Points or Learn Muscles?
Muscle Trigger Points ships an update every 2 months, and Learn Muscles every 2 months. Most recently, Muscle Trigger Points was updated on October 27, 2026 and Learn Muscles on October 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, Muscle Trigger Points or Learn Muscles?
Muscle Trigger Points currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and Learn Muscles at #146. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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