Sound Renew vs Dry Needling Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sound Renew
This app offers non-invasive sound therapy for natural relief of pain and mood issues in people, dogs, and horses. It uses specific frequencies and vibration technology, guiding users through treatments with visual aids and timers.
- Targeted sound therapy for pain relief
- Natural healing response stimulation
- Treatments for people, dogs, and horses
- Guided steps with photos and timers
- Uses frequencies from Auriculotherapy and Auricular Medicine
- Professional plan for practitioners
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Sound Renew turns your phone into a sound therapy tool. Place a speaker or headphone bud on the painful area, start the tone, then treat the matching ear reflex point. No needles, no drugs, and no appointment. Formerly iTherapySmartCure, now one app for people, dogs and horses. WHAT IT DOES Each treatment walks you through a few guided steps with a photo for every one. Step one treats the body: headphones or a can speaker on the painful area. The steps that follow use a headphone bud on the matching ear acupuncture point, with a timer running for each step so you know when to move on. Sound Renew is an innovative, non-invasive treatment using therapeutic sound frequencies and vibration technology to help stimulate the body's natural healing response. Targeted Sound. Natural Relief. Sound Renew uses the frequencies published by Drs. Nogier and Bahr in Auriculotherapy and Auricular Medicine. FOR PEOPLE - 34 treatments: headache, sinus, TMJ, eye, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, finger, mid and low back, glutes, hip, knee, foot and ankle, heel and toe - Mind and mood: anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress injury - Body and habits: acid reflux, nausea, lungs, menstrual pain, urinary incontinence, weight loss, stop smoking, libido - Revival points - 7 chakra healing frequencies FOR DOGS AND HORSES - Body areas: shoulder, elbow, wrist and foot, spine, hip, knee and hock - Emotional illnesses: fear, loss of love, anger, claustrophobia, bullying - The same simple steps: treat the sore area for 10 minutes, then the ear point on the same side - Guided photos of where the speaker and the headphone bud go FOR PRACTITIONERS The Professional plan adds Custom Sonopuncture: 32 frequencies for auricular medicine, auriculotherapy and acupuncture practitioners, for any point you choose. HOW TO START FREE Three human treatments are free, plus one for dogs and one for horses. Try them before you subscribe. Monthly plans unlock one mode, or all three together. WHAT YOU NEED - Wired or wireless headphones, a headphone bud, or a small speaker such as a can speaker - A quiet few minutes IMPORTANT Always seek medical attention first. Sound Renew is for use alongside medical treatment, not instead of it. For dogs and horses, consult a veterinarian before treating pain or emotional problems. DISLAIMER The therapy is not intended to replace the medical advice, diagnosis, or recommendations of your physician or healthcare provider. This site makes no claims that this therapy will cure disease. SUBSCRIPTION AUTO-RENEWAL • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Energetic Health and Research www.itherapysmartcure.com
Dry Needling Guide
This app provides a comprehensive guide to dry needling for healthcare professionals and patients. It features a 3D model to identify pain zones and detailed information on muscle anatomy, referred pain, and needling techniques. Unlock the full version to access all 119 muscles.
- 3D model for pain zone identification
- Detailed muscle anatomy and referred pain patterns
- Needling technique guidance with clear pictures
- Information on needle selection
- Precautions and related muscle information
- Multilingual support (English, French, Spanish, Dutch)
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Dry Needling Guide The ultimate app for dry needling practitioners is here! Download the free version to access 12 essential muscles, and easily unlock the full library with a monthly subscription. Designed for both therapists and patients, the Dry Needling Guide features a highly detailed, lifelike 3D model. Patients can clearly identify and show their areas of pain on the model, allowing therapists to instantly view the muscles associated with those pain zones. The app currently includes 110 of the most commonly used muscles in clinical practice. Each muscle profile provides comprehensive, expertly curated information: Muscle Anatomy: Detailed anatomical breakdowns Trigger Point Referral Patterns: Displayed directly on the 3D model Related Muscles: Identify other muscles within the same pain zone Needling Techniques: Step-by-step guidance, including needle length, anatomical landmarks, and insertion direction, supported by clear images Precautions: Essential safety information for every procedure Additional Features: Available in English, French, Spanish, and Dutch Fully responsive and optimised for both iPad and iPhone LEGAL DISCLAIMER This material is intended exclusively for healthcare professionals licensed to perform dry needling. Individuals who use these techniques do so at their own risk. The app developers accept no responsibility for any injury caused directly or indirectly through incorrect or inappropriate application of the techniques demonstrated. Monthly Subscription Unlock full access to the app and all premium features: Access to all 110 premium muscles Unlimited video tutorials Complete anatomy diagrams and needling techniques Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Pricing may vary by location. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://dryneedling-app.com/privacy-policy-dry-needling-guide/ Terms of Use: https://dryneedling-app.com/terms-conditions/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sound Renew at 71% against Dry Needling Guide's 0%. Sound Renew also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Dry Needling Guide's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (40 vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Sound Renew sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Dry Needling Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sound Renew holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Sound Renew's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dry Needling Guide's.
Sound Renew ships an update every 3 weeks, Dry Needling Guide every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sound Renew | Dry Needling Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (13 ratings) — better | 4.3 (40 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 40 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 154 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Energetic Health and Research Center | BarB BVBA |
Customer experience
Sound Renew
Dry Needling Guide
In-app purchases
Sound Renew
- Full Version7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Dog Sound Therapy$4.991 Month
- Horse Sound Therapy$4.991 Month
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- Professional Version$6.991 Month
- Dog Pro: Sonopuncture$6.991 Month
- Horse Pro: Sonopuncture$6.991 Month
- All 3: Human, Dog, Horse$9.991 Month
- All 3 Pro: Sonopuncture$14.991 Month
Dry Needling Guide
- Monthly Plan$2.491 Month
- Unlock all muscles$21.99
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