Comparison

Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab vs Visible Anatomy

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

Head to head
About

Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab

Explore upper airway anatomy in a 3D simulator. Access clinical information, photographs, and illustrations through tappable targets. Offers detailed views and easy navigation for a unique learning experience.

Highlights
  • 3D upper airway simulation
  • Tappable anatomical targets
  • Clinical information access
  • Detailed anatomical structure views
  • Cross-section overview
  • Free-range navigation
Features
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Overview: Explore the upper airway with a 3D simulator. The Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab forms a unique transition between book-learning and real-world experience by allowing users to study the anatomy in a 3-dimensional space. Tappable targets provide access to clinical information, photographs, and medical illustrations. Features: -See the anatomy from a unique perspective -View detailed information on 34 different anatomical structures -Cross-section showing an overview of the entire area -Free-range and instant transportation systems for easy navigation -Navigational head shows current location and orientation Controls: -Double-tap to move forward -Pinch out for precision movement -Pinch in to move backward -Single-finger swipe to rotate camera -Double-finger swipe to move vertically or horizontally -Two-finger roll to roll camera -Single-tap on a target to view name -Double-tap on a target to view detailed information

About

Visible Anatomy

Explore the human body in 3D with detailed anatomical structures and definitions. This interactive tool simplifies complex medical information for students and professionals, offering features like X-ray mode and customizable annotations to enhance learning and communication.

Highlights
  • 3D Human Anatomy Explorer
  • Interactive Touchscreen Navigation
  • X-Ray Mode
  • Medical Definitions by Certified Doctors
  • Customizable Annotations
  • PowerSlides for Presentations
  • Highlight, Expand, or Hide Organs
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Visible Anatomy is a 3D Anatomy Explorer that makes learning the Human Anatomy Simple & Intuitive. With it's simplicity in depicting complex medical structures, clear medical definitions & a clean and intuitive interface, this interactive tool will truly accelerate student education & doctor-patient communication. Features: - Simplistic & Accurate depiction of the complex human anatomy - Interactive Touchscreen Navigation - More than 40 different Poses to better showcase anatomy. - Powerful X-Ray mode to view overlapping structures - Medical Definitions written by certified Doctors - Create professional looking Annotations - Presentation Ready with PowerSlides - Tap on any organ to highlight, expand or hide organs. - Save on-screen images. - Works perfectly in both landscape and portrait mode This app comes free with the Skeletal System (with Spinal Ligaments), including 7 sample poses. In-app purchase unlocks more features & anatomic structures: Internal Systems - IAP - Cardiovascular System - Respiratory System - Digestive System - Urinary System - Nervous System including detailed Brain Muscular System - IAP - Muscular System including Pelvic Floor Muscles & Deep Spinal Muscles Male/Female Body, Lymphatic, Reproductive - IAP - Male & Female Body - Reproductive System - Lymphatic System 40 Additional Poses - IAP - categories include Dance, Track, Yoga, Swim & Fight ====== Anatomy Structures Included ======= Skeletal System Clavicle, Carpus, Capitate, Hamate, Lunate, Pisiform, Scaphoid, Trapezium, Trapezoid, Triquetral, Metacarpus, Phalanges(fingers), Distal Phalanx, Intermediate Phalanx, Proximal Phalanx, Humerus, Radius, Scapula, Ulna, Metatarsus, Phalanges(toes), Distal Phalanx, Middle Phalanx, Proximal Phalanx, Tarsus, Calcaneus, ...and more! Spinal Ligaments Anterior_Longitudinal Ligament, Facet Capsular Ligament, Interspinous Ligament, Intertransverse Ligament, Flavum, Nuchal Ligament, Posterior Longitudinal Ligament, Supraspinous Ligament. Cardiovascular System Artery, Heart, Vein. Digestive System Appendix, Esophagus, Gull Bladder, Large Intestine, Liver, Pancreas, Pharynx, Small Intestine, Spleen, Stomach, Salivary Glands, Parotid Duct, Parotid Gland, Sublingual Ducts, Sublingual Gland, Submandibular Duct, Submandibular Gland. Urinary System Adrenal Gland, Bladder, Kidney, Prostate Gland, Urethra, Ureter. Respiratory System Diaphragm, Larynx, Lungs, Trachea, Thyroid Gland. Nervous System Brain, Limbic System, Amygdala, Basal Ganglia, Fornix, Hippocampus, Olfactory Bulb, Pituitary Gland, Thalmus, Ventricles, Cerebellum, Cerebrum, Frontal Lobe, Occipital Lobe, Parietal Lobe, Temporal Lobe, Corpus Callosum, Midbrain, Pons, Eyes, Cornea, Iris, Lens, Optic Chiasm, Spinal Cord, Autonomic Nervous System, Peripheral Nervous System, Cervical Nerves, Coccygeal Nerve, Cranial Nerves, Lumbar Nerves, Sacral Nerves, Thoracic Nerves. Muscular System Abductor Pollicis Longus, Brachioradialis, Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis, Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus, Extensor Carpi Ulnaris, Extensor Digitorum Communis, Extensor Pollicis Brevis, Extensor Pollicis Longus, Flexor Carpi Radialis, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris, Flexor Digitorum Profundus, Flexor Digitorum Superficialis, Flexor Pollicis Longus, Flexor Retinaculum, Extensor Retinaculum, Thenar Hypothenar, Abductor Digiti Minimi (Hand), Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis ....and more! Reproductive System Urethra, Testicle, Spermatic Duct, Seminal Vesicle, Prostate Gland, Glans, Epididymis, Copus Spongiosum, Copus Cavernosum, Bulbourethral Gland. Lymphatic System Cisterna Chyli, Hepatic, Intercostal, Intestinal, Lumbar, Mesenteric, Splenic, Thoracic Duct ... and more! ====== About Visible Anatomy =========== VISIBLE ANATOMY is a Singapore based company that develops and license medical 3D models and apps of the human anatomy. Our products have been used worldwide in documentaries, schools, universities, 3D printing companies & medical institutions. © Visible Anatomy

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab at none against Visible Anatomy's 4. Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 63%). Visible Anatomy's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, 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. Visible Anatomy sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Visible Anatomy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab's written reviews are positive against 63% of Visible Anatomy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab ships an update every 20 months, Visible Anatomy every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab versus Visible Anatomy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpper Respiratory Virtual LabVisible Anatomy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 20 months — betterEvery 35 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB150 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAugusta UniversityEddie Quah

Customer experience

Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.5%

Visible Anatomy

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Visible Anatomy

One-time4
  • Internal Systems$9.99
  • Muscular System$9.99
  • Body, Reproductive & Lymphatic$9.99
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  • 40 Additional Poses$9.99

Questions

Is Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab free?
Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Visible Anatomy free?
Visible Anatomy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab or Visible Anatomy?
Visible Anatomy is rated higher. Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Visible Anatomy averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab or Visible Anatomy have ads?
Neither Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab nor Visible Anatomy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab or Visible Anatomy?
Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab ships an update every 20 months, and Visible Anatomy every 35 months. Most recently, Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab was updated on October 7, 2026 and Visible Anatomy on October 9, 2026.

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