# PalpationMapp vs 3D Anatomy

The clearest difference is price: 3D Anatomy at $2.99 against PalpationMapp's $14.99. 3D Anatomy also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 17 months). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

PalpationMapp costs $14.99 and 3D Anatomy $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

3D Anatomy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Anatomy has 565 ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of PalpationMapp's written reviews are positive against 83% of 3D Anatomy's.

PalpationMapp ships an update every 17 months, 3D Anatomy every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PalpationMapp | 3D Anatomy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palpationmapp/id687875793/reviews) | **[4.8 (565 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-anatomy/id695187101/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 83 | **565** |
| Positive reviews | 67.2% of reviews | **83.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | #183 |
| Size | 541 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Books of Discovery](https://appshunter.io/developer/510119610) | [Education Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/519530928) |

## What reviewers say

### PalpationMapp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palpationmapp/id687875793)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)

This app offers a visual guide to identifying and palpating 91 essential muscles. It provides clear instructions and overlay images to help users deepen their understanding of the musculoskeletal system and master palpation skills.

**Highlights:** 91 essential muscles in HD video, 200 overlay anatomy images, Muscle identification and engagement, Bony landmark identification, Differentiate muscles from adjacent structures, Menu-guided navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and straightforward
- 📚 Great for anatomy and palpation learning
- 🎥 Excellent video demonstrations
- 📱 Convenient mobile reference
- 🎓 Invaluable for massage therapy students

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Videos not playing
- 🐛 Issues after iOS updates
- 🚫 No sound in videos (historical issue)
- 💸 Duplicate purchase frustration

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or navigation
- Videos do not play
- Functionality broken after iOS updates (especially iOS 11, 13)
- No sound in videos (historical issue)
- App not available in Canadian App Store

**Requested features**

- Content for teaching trigger points
- Update for current iOS versions
- Add sound to videos (historical)
- Make all book videos available in the app


### 3D Anatomy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-anatomy/id695187101)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)

Explore human anatomy in a fully interactive 3D environment. This app offers detailed models of muscles and bones, virtual dissection, muscle action movies, and pronunciation guides. Test your knowledge with quizzes and access information from Wikipedia and Gray's Anatomy.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D models, Virtual dissection, Muscle action movies, 3D location quizzes, Audio pronunciation, Searchable anatomical structures, Multi-language support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Detailed and easy to view
- 👍 Helpful for carers
- 👍 Useful for education and learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some muscles not displayed correctly
- 🐛 Difficulty controlling rotation
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lacking some specific anatomical details

**Reported bugs**

- Muscles getting stuck in highlighted state
- Difficulty returning to full body view after selecting specific part
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add female anatomical model
- Improve breast anatomy representation
- Add more detailed information for specific body parts
- Improve rotation and movement controls
- Add audio/animation for muscle movement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PalpationMapp free?

PalpationMapp costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 3D Anatomy free?

3D Anatomy costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PalpationMapp or 3D Anatomy?

3D Anatomy is rated higher. PalpationMapp averages 4.6 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while 3D Anatomy averages 4.8 from 565 ratings.

### Do PalpationMapp or 3D Anatomy have ads?

Neither PalpationMapp nor 3D Anatomy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PalpationMapp or 3D Anatomy?

PalpationMapp ships an update every 17 months, and 3D Anatomy every 7 months. Most recently, PalpationMapp was updated on October 29, 2026 and 3D Anatomy on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PalpationMapp or 3D Anatomy?

PalpationMapp currently peaks at #118 in the App Store charts, and 3D Anatomy at #183. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*