Comparison

Trigger Points vs Dry Needling Guide

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

Head to head
About

Trigger Points

This app helps identify the source of pain by mapping myofascial trigger points to specific body areas. It covers over 80 muscles and 150 trigger points, aiding in the diagnosis of pain referral patterns and related conditions.

Highlights
  • Myofascial trigger point identification
  • Pain referral mapping
  • Muscle and condition search
  • Over 80 muscles covered
  • Over 150 trigger points detailed
  • Illustrated trigger point locations
Features
Currently charting
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Find the source of your pain! This app is a comprehensive guide to myofascial trigger points and the pain the create. Covering over 80 muscles with more than 150 trigger points. Myofascial trigger points are one of the most common sources of pain, and are often overlooked by health professionals. This app strives to help you find the source of pain via intuitive interface: tap the body where your pain is and see which trigger points refer pain to that area. Over 50 distinct pain areas are covered. You can also find trigger points by by tapping a muscle on the muscle model, by choosing a muscle from the alphabetized list, or by using the search bar. If you don't know exactly what you're looking for, you can search using keywords such as "elbow", which will show the muscles of the elbow as well as any pain areas or conditions related to the elbow (e.g. "lateral elbow pain", "tennis elbow"). Trigger points can cause or mimic a variety of conditions such as "Tendinitis" and "Tennis Elbow". More than 40 conditions are covered. Choose a condition and see a list of muscles whose trigger points can cause or mimic that condition. In each trigger point illustration, an "x" marks the location of the point, while the area of referred pain is colored in blue. PLEASE NOTE: this app does not include treatment information; its aim is to help find the source of specific pain. Once you've identified a trigger point please consult a massage therapist or otherwise trained professional. There are also myriad self-treatment resources available both in book and video format should you choose to treat yourself. 4520c652df

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Trigger Points4 screens
Dry Needling Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dry Needling Guide at Free against Trigger Points's $3.99. Dry Needling Guide also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). Trigger Points's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 0%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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

Dry Needling Guide is free to download; Trigger Points costs $3.99 up front. Dry Needling Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Trigger Points asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Trigger Points against 4.3 for Dry Needling Guide. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 40 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Trigger Points's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dry Needling Guide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trigger Points ships an update every 7 months, Dry Needling Guide every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Trigger Points versus Dry Needling Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrigger PointsDry Needling Guide
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (57 ratings)4.3 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better40
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#92 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB149 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBody CultureBarB BVBA

Customer experience

Trigger Points

All ratings57 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive43.2%
Neutral8.1%
Negative48.6%

Dry Needling Guide

All ratings40 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Trigger Points

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes upon activation
  • App crashes when zooming into muscles
  • App won't open/load
  • App crashes continuously
  • App crashes on launch

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add information on how to treat or alleviate pain
  • Support for Arabic language
  • Support for French language
  • Support for Portuguese (Brazil) language
  • Support for Russian language
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  • Support for Chinese language

Dry Needling Guide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Trigger Points

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dry Needling Guide

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Plan$2.491 Month
One-time1
  • Unlock all muscles$21.99

Questions

Is Trigger Points free?
Trigger Points costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dry Needling Guide free?
Dry Needling Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trigger Points or Dry Needling Guide?
Dry Needling Guide is rated higher. Trigger Points averages 4.2 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Dry Needling Guide averages 4.3 from 40 ratings.
Do Trigger Points or Dry Needling Guide have ads?
Neither Trigger Points nor Dry Needling Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trigger Points or Dry Needling Guide?
Trigger Points ships an update every 7 months, and Dry Needling Guide every 5 weeks. Most recently, Trigger Points was updated on September 26, 2026 and Dry Needling Guide on September 27, 2026.

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