Pathway Tract ID vs Brainapse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pathway Tract ID
Explore detailed anatomical models and animations of neural pathways and brain structures. Interactive features allow users to highlight parts or names, view hidden text, and use a drawing whiteboard for annotations. Save and share screenshots directly from the app.
- Interactive pathway and tract structure IDs
- Highlight parts or names
- Hidden/viewable detailed text
- Drawing whiteboard feature
- Screenshot saving and sharing
- 3D pan, zoom, and rotation
- Pathway and tract animations
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The Pathway Tract ID app covers normal pathway and tract animations and structure id. Structure ID is designed to teach pathway and tract structure in two ways; touch the parts and see the names highlight or touch the name to see the part highlight. The detailed text is hidden or viewed at the touch of a button. All views include a drawing whiteboard feature for easy anointment, screen prints direct to photo app to save and email out or printing. Disclaimer: seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. Pathway: structure ID - cortices, brainstem, cerebellum, thalamus and thalamus interrelation views. Animations - audition listen and balance, speech communication and corticobulbar, vision,sensation and movement views.. Tracts: structure ID - audition listen and balance, speech communication and corticobulbar, vision, sensation trigeminal, dorsal column and spinothalamic, movement rubrospinal, reticulopinal, tectospinal and corticospinal views. Animations - audition environment, speech and balance, speech communication and corticobulbar, vision, sensation trigeminal, fasciculus cuneatus, fasciculus gracilis, spinothalamic lateral and anterior, movement rubrospinal, reticulospinal, tectospinal, corticospinal lateral and ventral views. Two finger pan, zoom and rotation of all views, with easy reset button. Drawing Whiteboard feature: Drawing: freeform lines in red, blue, green or black hue. Draw and place text directly on all views. Screenshot whiteboard direct to photo app for easy email out and printing.
Brainapse
Explore the human brain in augmented reality, transforming your device into an interactive learning tool. Discover skull evolution, delve into the frontal lobe, and witness neurons in action. Engage with immersive AR experiences to understand how the brain processes senses and communicates.
- Explore skull and brain in AR
- Witness skull evolution
- Discover frontal lobe functions
- Visualize neurons in action
- Interactive sensory experiences
- Learn about brain evolution timeline
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Ever wondered what goes on inside your head? Brainapse, the award-winning AR app, takes you on a mind-blowing journey into the fascinating world of neurology. Forget dusty textbooks and confusing diagrams. Brainapse uses cutting-edge AR technology to transform your smartphone or tablet into a powerful tool for exploring the human brain. Brainapse isn't just about looking — it's about interacting! What’s New on Brainapse? Brainapse just levelled up. Get ready to explore even more mind-blowing features: Skull Evolution Explore the Cranium, the bony dome that protects your brain See how the skull transformed from early humans to modern us Witness how these changes shaped brain development Frontal Lobe Revealed Dive deeper into the frontal lobe, where planning & decisions happen Discover how different parts control your thinking and personality Understand how your brain makes you, YOU Neurons in Action Shrink down and explore the tiny world of neurons, your brain's messengers See how dendrites receive information and the nucleus processes it Witness the amazing way neurons talk to each other Features of Brainapse App Here's what makes Brainapse your ultimate brain exploration tool: Become a Brain Architect: Explore the skull and brain in stunning detail, both inside and out. Use AR to peel back layers and investigate the hidden intricacies of brain cells and structures. Uncover the secrets of different brain regions and discover how they work together to make you, well, you. Evolution Unveiled: Take a trip back in time and witness the incredible evolutionary journey of the human brain. Brainapse lets you explore the skulls and brains of four key species that played a crucial role in our development. See how brain size and structure have changed over millions of years, and learn how these adaptations shaped our behaviour and intelligence. The Power of Play: Learning about the brain shouldn't feel like a chore. Brainapse throws in a fun and interactive game called "Brain Hunt" to test your newfound knowledge. Team up with friends and embark on a collaborative AR quest to find and assemble scattered brain parts. It's a fantastic way to solidify your learning while having a blast. The Sensory Symphony: The brain doesn't work in isolation. Brainapse showcases how the brain interacts with our five senses through immersive AR experiences. See how sights, sounds, smells, tastes and touches are translated by the brain into meaningful sensations and perceptions. A Learning Feast: Brainapse offers a comprehensive learning experience for all ages. Delve into a detailed timeline of human brain evolution, complete with insights into significant fossil discoveries. Learn about synaptic communication, the complex networks that allow brain cells to talk to each other, and the vital role they play in everything we do, from thinking to feeling. Brainapse isn't just an app — it's an interactive learning experience for students, educators and anyone curious about the human mind. Our app makes the often-daunting subject of neurology accessible and engaging, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for the brain's incredible complexity. Download Brainapse today and unlock the secrets of your brain.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brainapse at 44% against Pathway Tract ID's 0%. Brainapse also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 51 months). Pathway Tract ID's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On ads, 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
Pathway Tract ID costs $4.99 and Brainapse $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Brainapse holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainapse has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Pathway Tract ID's written reviews are positive against 44% of Brainapse's.
Pathway Tract ID ships an update every 51 months, Brainapse every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pathway Tract ID | Brainapse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 2.0 (2 ratings) | 3.7 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 43.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 51 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 300 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blue Tree Publishing, Inc. | Indiavidual Learning Limited |
Customer experience
Pathway Tract ID
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In-app purchases
Pathway Tract ID
No in-app purchases
Brainapse
No in-app purchases
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