Comparison

Dermatomes vs Physio Genius

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

Head to head
About

Dermatomes

This app offers a detailed, zoomable map of spinal nerve roots and their corresponding skin sensation areas. It includes charts of important landmarks and is designed for medical professionals and students as a quick reference for neuroanatomy.

Highlights
  • Zoomable dermatome map
  • Anterior and posterior views
  • Cutaneous nerve distribution
  • Reference chart of landmarks
  • Pinch-to-zoom functionality
Features
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Dermatomes is a handy reference map of which spinal nerve roots relay sensation from particular areas of the skin along with a cutaneous nerve distribution. Dermatomes provides a zoomable map of anterior and posterior dermatomes and cutaneous nerve distributions with a reference chart of important landmarks . Pinch to zoom in and out on the map. Dermatomes is an essential reference for neurologists, emergency physicians, family doctors, medical students, physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths and other medical professionals – or anyone curious about neuroanatomy and the workings of the human body. Featured in Apple's 2010 essential apps for medical students. Consult a doctor if you are experiencing neurological symptoms. This app should not be relied upon to make clinical decisions, which remain the full responsibility of the user. Dermatomes are variable between individuals and the pattern of sensory loss is usually less than the entire dermatome, because of overlap. The map and landmarks presented are a consensus view drawn from numerous sources. Dermatomes comes with lifetime email support.

About

Physio Genius

Features
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Explore the human body in 3D with an educational app dedicated to Dermatomes, Trigger Points and Neuromuscular Taping. Thanks to interactive anatomical models, you can view the maps with precision and use them to support therapies on patients. In particular: - Dermatomes shows how a single spinal segment innervates a specific region of the skin; - Trigger Points shows the relationships between pain and cause points; - Neuromuscular Taping suggests the application of taping on muscles and joints. Physio Genius is perfect for physical therapists and rehabilitation professionals, offering an immersive experience to improve understanding and clinical practice.

Screenshots

Dermatomes3 screens
Physio Genius4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Physio Genius at Free against Dermatomes's $0.99. Dermatomes's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Physio Genius is free to download; Dermatomes costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dermatomes versus Physio Genius: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDermatomesPhysio Genius
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB449 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCodev LtdFast Therapies S.r.l.

In-app purchases

None

Dermatomes

No in-app purchases

None

Physio Genius

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dermatomes free?
Dermatomes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Physio Genius free?
Physio Genius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dermatomes or Physio Genius have ads?
Neither Dermatomes nor Physio Genius shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dermatomes or Physio Genius?
Dermatomes ships an update every 6 weeks, and Physio Genius every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dermatomes was updated on October 15, 2026 and Physio Genius on September 29, 2026.

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