Comparison

Massage Maps vs TriggerPoints3D

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

Head to head
About

Massage Maps

Explore reflexology charts to understand how specific pressure points on the body correspond to internal organs. This app offers detailed maps and lists of organs and symptoms, aiding in the practice of reflexology for potential health benefits.

Highlights
  • Reflexology charts of body parts
  • Convenient map navigation
  • Multiple body part views
  • Organ and symptom lists
  • Searchable organ/symptom lists
  • Transition from list to map
Features
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Charts of the reflex zones for massage The application is based on the theory of reflexology. Reflexology provides us an effective alternative method of the massage. This method uses pressure techniques on specific areas of the body. These areas reflect real organs. The massage of such reflex zones has a positive impact on your body and health. In some cases it can heal various medical conditions. Main application features • Reflexology charts of different body parts. • Convenient navigation over maps. • Various views of the body part. • Lists of the organs and symptoms for each map. • Search in the lists and transition to the reflex zone on the map.

About

TriggerPoints3D

Explore detailed 3D anatomical models and pain maps to identify and understand trigger points. This advanced software offers interactive tutorials and videos for training and patient education. Email self-help advice and exercises directly to patients.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D anatomy and trigger point model
  • Detailed 3D pain maps with zoom and rotate
  • Search by muscle, region, or symptom
  • Embedded teaching videos by Dr. Bob Gerwin
  • Email self-help advice and exercises to patients
  • Split-screen anatomy and pain map views
Features
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Looking for a 3D trigger point software? Advanced and powerful trigger point tools for therapists and practitioners, Triggerpoints3D is now the Gold Standard for training and teaching. Find the muscle behind the pain. - Search muscles. - Search symptoms. - Explore it all in glorious 3D. - Ask our AI - deep dive into the world of trigger points. TriggerPoints3D AI is the professional trigger point platform trusted by clinicians worldwide. Developed by Simeon Niel-Asher (Osteopath) and Dr Robert Gerwin (Neurologist), it combines interactive anatomy, trigger point pain maps and AI-powered clinical search to help practitioners identify trigger points quickly and confidently. Triggerpoints3D now offers over 400 videos from Dr Bob Gerwin embedded within the software. Now you can refresh your memory to locate the trigger point, learn the functional anatomy and watch how to perform ‘Gold Standard’ Deep Dry Needling (DDN) taught by the worlds leading professor with high definition professional videos. Features: - Fully Interactive and dynamic 3D Anatomy and trigger point model - Beautifully illustrated 3D Pain Maps, 360°, Zoom and Rotate - Search in 3D by click, by muscle name, by region and/or by trigger point symptom or by interactive 3D body map - Anatomy & Pain maps combined in split-screen views - NEW Ai search function - Gold Standard embedded teaching videos: functional anatomy, treatment, safety and dry needling videos for (almost) every muscle by Dr Bob Gerwin FAAN, MD - Gold standard Dry needling (IMS) for each muscle by Dr Bob Gerwin (Neurologist) - Email Self-help advice directly to your patient with stretches and exercises - Encyclopaedic information for muscle anatomy and trigger points Our software is designed for Doctors, Physical Therapists, Osteopaths, Chiropractors, Acupuncturists and Bodywork professionals (including students). Pricing: TriggerPoints iOS app comes with 1 week of free-trial and after that you may purchase an auto-renewing subscription. • Auto-renewable subscription - Monthly Subscription: USD 8.99 - Yearly Subscription : USD 99.99 • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. References: https://penguinrandomhousehighereducation.com/book/?isbn=9781583948491 Disclaimer: The information provided in the self-help and advice section of this application is intended for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Before attempting any self-help techniques or following the advice provided, it is crucial to consult with a qualified healthcare professional or your doctor.

Screenshots

Massage Maps4 screens
TriggerPoints3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Massage Maps at 3.5 against TriggerPoints3D's 2.8. Massage Maps also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (64% vs 39%). TriggerPoints3D's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Massage Maps sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and TriggerPoints3D sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Massage Maps holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Massage Maps's written reviews are positive against 39% of TriggerPoints3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Massage Maps ships an update every 5 months, TriggerPoints3D monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Massage Maps versus TriggerPoints3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMassage MapsTriggerPoints3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (13 ratings) — better2.8 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews — better38.9% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB330 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperIvan Korovinsimeon niel-asher

Customer experience

Massage Maps

All ratings13 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.7%

TriggerPoints3D

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral22.2%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral16.7%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Massage Maps

One-time2
  • Head • Reflexology$1.99
  • Feet • Reflexology$2.99
12 purchases

TriggerPoints3D

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription Plan$7.991 Month
  • Monthly License Subscription$9.991 Month
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  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription Plan$79.991 Year
  • Yearly License Subscription$99.991 Year
One-time6
  • Unlock Software$17.99
  • For ForeArm And Hand$36.99
  • For Spine And Torsoo$36.99
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  • For Leg And Foot$36.99
  • For LumboPelvis$36.99
  • For Hips And Thigh$36.99

Questions

Is Massage Maps free?
Massage Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TriggerPoints3D free?
TriggerPoints3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Massage Maps or TriggerPoints3D?
Massage Maps is rated higher. Massage Maps averages 3.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while TriggerPoints3D averages 2.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Massage Maps or TriggerPoints3D have ads?
Massage Maps shows ads; TriggerPoints3D does not.
Which is updated more often, Massage Maps or TriggerPoints3D?
Massage Maps ships an update every 5 months, and TriggerPoints3D monthly. Most recently, Massage Maps was updated on September 19, 2026 and TriggerPoints3D on September 21, 2026.

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