Comparison

Visual Anatomy vs Humanatomy.app

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

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About

Visual Anatomy

Explore detailed 3D anatomical models with interactive muscle action movies and high-resolution images. This educational tool offers Latin names, audio pronunciations, and quizzes for comprehensive learning. It serves as a valuable reference for students and professionals alike.

Highlights
  • 3D rotational models
  • Muscle action movies
  • Latin names and audio pronunciation
  • High-resolution images
  • Interactive selection of feature points
  • Quizzes for learning
  • Offline access
Features
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Interactive reference with muscle action movies, free 1247 Gray's anatomy images add-on, 3D rotational models, full description, Latin names and audio pronunciation. • Winners for 2011-2016 in Best Medical App (awarded by http://bestappever.com) • Visual Anatomy is recommended by top U.S.-licensed doctors on HealthTap (https://www.healthtap.com/#apps/375/promote) • Support English, French, Spanish and German languages OVERVIEW: Visual Anatomy is an interactive reference, and education tool. It contains more than 500 high-resolution images (plus 141 single muscle images) and more than 850 feature points which can be interactively selected. Each feature has its own label and short description. Major muscles have action animations. The app also has search function which can be used as searching the labels of all feature points. In addition, 6 quizzes with 150 multi-choice questions also are included. It also has all Gray's anatomy images for a quick review. ••Differences between paid version and Lite (Free) version•• 1. Paid version has deep muscles and muscle index table with audio. 2. Paid version has more than 40 muscle group action movies. 3. Paid version has more than 100 major muscle action movies. 4. Paid version has more than 200 bone markers. 5. Paid version has audio pronunciation for all anatomy terms. 6. Paid version has 150 more quizzes. 7. Paid version has all 1247 Gray's images. 8. Paid version has physiology animation videos USES: This app’s primary use is as a learning tool but can also be used for any professional who needs the occasional reminder. Additionally, this app is ideal for physicians, educators or professionals, allowing them to visually show detailed areas to their patients or students - helping to educate or explain conditions, ailments and injuries. It can be also used as human anatomy guide or anatomy dictionary. FEATURES: • Latin names • No internet connection is required. • Physiology animation videos • Tap and Pinch Zoom - zoom into and identify any region, bone or other feature by tapping on the screen. • 3D rotational models • Quick Navigation - jump to a different system or organ by selecting the thumbnail. • Great for learning anatomy and physiology • Audio: Pronunciation guide for all anatomy terms. • High-resolution images. • Free periodic updates. CONTENTS: 1. Organ 3D overview 2. One of main sections - Muscles. It have 145 muscles including full description (ORIGIN, INSERTION, NERVE, ACTIONS) and cover all superficial muscles and most of deep muscles. A muscle index table with 145 single muscle images. 3. One of main sections - Bones with some bone markers. Skeleton overview, Skull, Inferior and Superior skull,Neck Bones, Spinal Column, Ribs, Pelvic Girdle, Hand Bones, Foot Bones. It also includes ligaments in knee, shoulder and ankle joints. 4. Respiratory System(overview), Lung, 5. Digestive System(overview), Liver, 6. Urinary System, 7. Nervous System(overview), Brain, Central Nervous System, 8. Reproductive System (Male and female), 9. Senses (Finger, Hand, Ear ,Mouth, Nasal Cavity, Nose, Tongue,Human Denture) 10. Circulatory system. (Principle Veins and Arteries, Heart Anatomy, Head vessels) 11. Endocrine System (overview) 12. Lymphatic system 12. 6 quizzes with 150 multi-choice questions 13. 1247 Gray's anatomy images. SEARCH: When you input more than one characters, the search function automatically gives a list of potential key words. You can just select one of them from the list. The result will be the feature point on the anatomy image and label. FEEDBACK: I'm open to suggestions so don't hesitate to send me an e-mail if you have some feedback. Email: imagemagicstudio@gmail.com

About

Humanatomy.app

Explore the human body with an interactive 3D model of all bones and skeletal muscles. Get detailed information on each part's function, origin, and more. Includes a search function, quiz, and customizable views for in-depth learning.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D human anatomy model
  • Detailed information on bones and muscles
  • Search function for body parts
  • Built-in body part quiz
  • Customizable 3D model colors
  • Layer-by-layer muscle stripping
Features
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The app contains all bones and skeletal muscles of the human body in an interactive 3D model with detailed information. Concise, spot-on descriptions enable you to quickly understand what each body part's function is. This makes it ideal for medical students and professionals, fitness trainers, massage therapists, athletes, physiologists or simply everyone with a keen interest in human anatomy. Simply install the app and you’re good to go. There are no additional downloads and there is no paywall. All bones and skeletal muscles are installed on your device ready for you whenever you want to learn human anatomy. Key features: Metadata Get detailed, spot-on information about every bone and skeletal muscle such as its Latin name, function, origin, insertion, antagonists, nerve, supplying artery and much more. Body parts are linked to each other which makes it trivial to navigate from muscle origins, insertions or antagonists to corresponding bones. Human anatomy becomes far more tangible and understandable this way. For human anatomy enthusiasts there are additional web links to more information. Ontology & terminology The app references the Foundational Model of Anatomy (FMA) ontology, the Terminologia Anatomica (TA) and the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) which provide a standardized body part terminology. Body parts are connected to their corresponding FMA, TA and MeSH identifiers. Look them up in the official databases with a simple click. Search function The built-in search function lets you find body parts in seconds. Whether you search by name, Latin name or body part function, the search will find the correct body part instantly. The built-in auto focus makes it easy to locate the body part. Quiz Make learning fun by using the built-in body part quiz. Whether bones, muscles or both, you're free to choose what you what to learn. 3D interactions Conveniently zoom, pan and rotate the 3D model by using common gestures. Seven predefined perspectives, which are accessible via long press, additionally help with orientation in 3D space. Layers Strip away layer for layer of muscles to gain a deeper understanding of the human body. The separation of the left and right body-halves makes it simple to understand the human body in all of its complexity. Customizable Don't like the colors of muscles or bones? No problem, the 3D model is completely customizable with whatever color you like. Choose your favorite color using an innovative 3D color picker. Energy efficiency Energy is precious, especially on a smartphone. This is why the custom-built 3D engine has been specifically designed to be as energy-efficient as possible. The app can stay up and running without needlessly draining your battery.

Screenshots

Visual Anatomy4 screens
Humanatomy.app4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Humanatomy.app at Free against Visual Anatomy's $2.99. Humanatomy.app also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Visual Anatomy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence, monetization model 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

Humanatomy.app is free to download; Visual Anatomy costs $2.99 up front. Humanatomy.app sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Visual Anatomy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Humanatomy.app holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Anatomy has 562 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Visual Anatomy's written reviews are positive against 86% of Humanatomy.app's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual Anatomy ships an update every 10 months, Humanatomy.app every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Visual Anatomy versus Humanatomy.app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual AnatomyHumanatomy.app
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (562 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.1% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings562 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#147 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size281 MB48 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEducation MobilePhilip Gossweiler

Customer experience

Visual Anatomy

All ratings562 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews318 reviews
Positive81.1%
Neutral7.5%
Negative11.3%

Humanatomy.app

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Visual Anatomy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Humanatomy.app

One-time1
  • Ad free$3.99

Questions

Is Visual Anatomy free?
Visual Anatomy costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Humanatomy.app free?
Humanatomy.app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Visual Anatomy or Humanatomy.app?
Humanatomy.app is rated higher. Visual Anatomy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 562 ratings, while Humanatomy.app averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Visual Anatomy or Humanatomy.app have ads?
Humanatomy.app shows ads; Visual Anatomy does not.
Which is updated more often, Visual Anatomy or Humanatomy.app?
Visual Anatomy ships an update every 10 months, and Humanatomy.app every 7 months. Most recently, Visual Anatomy was updated on October 15, 2026 and Humanatomy.app on October 4, 2026.

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