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Essential Anatomy 5

3D4Medical from Elsevier · Medical · United States store
#61 GROSSING · MEDICAL
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$15.7K
Likely $5.2K to $47K
▲ 81.8% in 14 days
New ratings
+10
in 2 days, 37.3K in total
Rating
4.8 of 5
20.7K ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
38
was 39 on Oct 17, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 24, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$187.9K
Both stores combined. Small app estimate, so no split per store
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
723.9K to 2.1M
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • Ukraine #52 Medical (Play)$12.6K · 80%
  • Poland #56 Medical (Play)$3.1K · 20%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Small app: combines its grossing ranks with ratings growth (227 new ratings a month on average since launch). Tested on 418 apps with verified revenue: typically off by about 2.6 times, so the range is wide. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
20.7K
AVG RATING
4.84
PRICE
$19.99
AGE
13.7y
LAST UPDATE
1737d ago
VERSION
5.0.11
SIZE
811 MB
AGE RATING
12+

Last 30 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart and daily ratings counts.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
30 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
38 (was 12)
NEW RATINGS, LAST 2 DAYS
+10
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · BOTH STORES EST
Show daily values
Sep 25, 2026not in a grossing chart
Sep 26, 2026$8.5K a month
Sep 27, 2026$8.6K a month
Sep 28, 2026$8.6K a month
Sep 29, 2026$8.6K a month
Sep 30, 2026$8.6K a month
Oct 1, 2026$8.6K a month
Oct 2, 2026$8.6K a month
Oct 3, 2026$8.6K a month
Oct 4, 2026$8.6K a month
Oct 5, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 6, 2026$8.6K a month
Oct 7, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 8, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 9, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 10, 2026$8.6K a month
Oct 11, 2026$8.6K a month
Oct 12, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 13, 2026$280 a month
Oct 14, 2026$7.8K a month
Oct 15, 2026$5.8K a month
Oct 16, 2026$112.7K a month
Oct 17, 2026$9.8K a month
Oct 18, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 19, 2026$6.4K a month
Oct 20, 2026$7.9K a month
Oct 21, 2026$184 a month
Oct 22, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 23, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 24, 2026$15.7K a month
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 25, 2026: #18 Medical · KR. Now: #4 Medical · GR.
RATINGS IN THE CORE COUNTRIES, DAILY
Show daily values
Oct 22, 202637.3K ratings
Oct 23, 202637.3K ratings
Oct 24, 202637.3K ratings
37.3K on Oct 22, 2026, 37.3K on Oct 24, 2026. New ratings track new downloads, even outside the charts.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
2 purchases listed
  • Muscle System Plus$4.99
  • Skeletal System Plus$4.99
Top in-app purchases as listed on the App Store, in local prices.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
0.9 reviews / week
  • Trendfalling
  • Recent reviews average4.2 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share13%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 3765 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RELEASE CADENCE
0 updates in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases48 days
From the last 22 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
20.7K ratings
5★90%
4★6%
3★1%
2★1%
1★1%

What users want

From the latest 500 reviews on the United States App Store, Jul 3, 2016 to Oct 21, 2026: 13% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Price and subscription31%

21 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I am extremely unsatisfied and I don't even know how to get a refund.
★★★★★ Not worth the money, the tutorial won't play.
★★★★★ You don't even get the full anatomy details for bones what a rip off.
Bugs, things not working12%

8 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ The app doesn't work as described and I'm getting a message telling me that my device isn't compatible.
★★★★★ When I clicked on it, it was broken.
★★★★★ It's hardly broken down into 10 or so parts.
Wrong or poor results10%

7 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I would use anything with this. I tried to buy it last night. When I opened it today, all it gave me was a skeleton that spun around in circles. There was a link for a tutorial on set up. When I clicked on it, it was…
★★★★★ It shows rectus abdominus deep to both sets of obliques. Please correct this
★★★★★ With the Spinalis Thoracis says it inserts in two parts; one of them being the “base of the skull.” That is not what the muscle picture shows and I think it is wrong.
Missing features7%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ The anatomy is automatically set to Male with no option to change this setting.
★★★★★ There no way to save notes?!
★★★★★ Some important nerve structures are missing.
Lost data, sync, backup6%

4 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Not responsive on iPad (m4)
★★★★★ Quite a lot of the functionality has been lost with iOS updates and no support.
★★★★★ Secondly, when changing apps and then returning, the app restarts and you lose where you were previously working.
Worse after an update6%

4 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I first downloaded the app several years ago and have reached out to the company several times since to ask them to update this.
★★★★★ It has been THREE YEARS since the last update!
★★★★★ I think you guys need to seriously update the database or something for your garbage of an app
Limits, credits, locked features4%

3 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ It's 3d but it is very limited, definitely not enough for medical/ anesthesia needs
★★★★★ The App Store is still saying I need to pay for it if I want to get the app on my iPad.
★★★★★ After I had purchased the app, I discovered that I will need to pay more for the special features like organs sections which is the main reason to buy this crap.
No customer support3%

2 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ The URLs to contact the developers of the app lead to errors.
★★★★★ Quite a lot of the functionality has been lost with iOS updates and no support.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • I wish that this app had a visual of the muscles moving to help understand kinesiology. 5★, Mar 17, 2026
  • Clear, Great User Interface, The layering is fantastic, selection of multiples and the ability to hide or fade selected pieces is highly utilitarian, I would love to see a Fascial slings option however this works… 5★, Feb 24, 2026
  • Love the app, however, it would be great if there were clips of the muscle actions for visual learners. 4★, Oct 3, 2025
  • Nice app, but please make a way to hide the entire skeleton layer rather than having to select specific bones to hide. 4★, Aug 20, 2025
  • I wish I paid for something else. 1★, Jul 1, 2025
  • Also need to add medial branch nerve for facets. 4★, Jun 3, 2025
  • If you're studying anatomy, you need to have this app. 5★, May 5, 2025
  • This app is garbage and I want a refund. 1★, Oct 29, 2024
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
skeletal system3complete anatomy4
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Useful, it helps20%

77 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ The most useful app in anatomy
★★★★★ I am currently using this app for my massage therapy state board exam and it has helped tremendously! I wish that this app had a visual of the muscles moving to help understand kinesiology.
★★★★★ I've been out of school for 14 years and this app has been useful ever since and before whilst learning!
Easy to use9%

36 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Very clean and easy to use.
★★★★★ Easy to use easy to follow.
★★★★★ Amazingly detailed app and easy to use.
Worth the money7%

27 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I bought this app when it first came out and it has been worth every penny!
★★★★★ I do wish it had dermatones, but honestly its worth every penny!
★★★★★ One of my favorite apps and makes having an iPad worth it!
Accurate, great results4%

15 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ The app works great on the iPad.
★★★★★ Probably over priced for quality but it's still very helpful for undergrads.
★★★★★ Accurate, crisp and clear 3D anatomy.
Looks great3%

13 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Very clean and easy to use.
★★★★★ Clear, Great User Interface, The layering is fantastic, selection of multiples and the ability to hide or fade selected pieces is highly utilitarian, I would love to see a Fascial slings option however this works…
★★★★★ Best interface for any anatomy app that I've used.

Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.

What users say

Latest reviews, United States App Store.

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026
Best anatomy app ever!

I love this app. Always able to pinpoint any muscle I want.

★★★★★Sep 24, 2026
Essential anatomy five is a great teaching tool

I like it a lot. Good teaching tool online through zoom and or recommended app for in class at home study.

★★★★★Sep 2, 2026
Great app

Very good app, my go to when I need to look at anatomy. I look at this app daily. Highly recommend!

★★★★★Aug 12, 2026
Best anatomy app

I come back to this even nearly a decade later. Nothing better!!! Great job guys.

★★★★★Aug 10, 2026
10/10

Very clean and easy to use. Great for visual learners. Highly recommended for everyone

★★★★★Jul 20, 2026
Amazing

I use this every day in clinic with my patients; fantastic app.

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ASO keywords

Most repeated terms in the listing. Highlighted ones also appear in the title.

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What's new in 5.0.11

Compatibility with latest iOS Small updates

Released Feb 14, 2013. Current version shipped Jan 22, 2022.

Store description

Essential Anatomy 5 is the most successful anatomy app of all time and has more content and features than any other anatomy app—bar none! With over 8,200 structures, our highly accurate, immersive and visually stunning app is the gold standard in medical reference applications. There's not a university or hospital around that does not use Essential Anatomy/Skeleton, resulting in 1.1 million user engagements every month. It is, by far, the worlds most used medical study and reference app. Download our FREE "Essential Skeleton" app in the free section to experience our groundbreaking 3D technology. TUAW: "Make no mistake about it: Essential Anatomy by 3D4Medical is the future of touch-based anatomy learning. Essential Anatomy is an app every doctor, physiotherapist, OT, nurse and medical student should own." -- 3D4Medical highlighted at the 2015 Apple Keynote. - - Number 1 Top Grossing Medical App in 118 countries worldwide. - - Quality and Vision: 3D4Medical has led the way in introducing innovative products of exceptional quality. We will continue to forge new paths for others to follow. - - Accurate Content: Essential Anatomy is used by anatomy professors in thousands of classrooms worldwide, including Stanford University, and has become the standard in third-level education. In many cases, our app is now mandatory with text books optional. - - Stunning Graphics: No competitor comes close. Essential Anatomy’s proprietary engine was developed and optimized to showcase our new generation anatomical models for a completely immersive user experience. - - Easy to use: Responsive and intuitive user interface, all systems and menus are easily accessed from the main screen and our model responds quickly to your touch. - - Read all the reviews of previous versions: Our visionary app has enhanced the lives of reviewers, both professionally and academically. iMedical Apps: “The 3D anatomy engine and impressive graphics bring a new clarity to anatomy education with impressive accuracy.” Compatible with iPad 2 and newer, iPhone 4S and newer, iPod Touch 5th Gen. and newer, and iOS 8 or later. IN APP PURCHASES: In-app purchases allow additional muscle and skeletal content to be downloaded and accessed from within the app. These boosts add muscle insertion and origin points, skeletal bone parts and surfaces and 100s of animations detailing movements for each articulation. Visit www.3d4medical.com and watch videos that highlight the app's functionality and quality. You’ll understand why Essential Anatomy 5 is the most successful medical reference app of all time! ESSENTIAL ANATOMY 5: Essential Anatomy 5 is a full-featured anatomical reference app that includes MALE and FEMALE models, with 11 SYSTEMS and a total of 8,200 ANATOMICAL STRUCTURES. The app is fully 3D, meaning that you can view any structure in isolation, as well as from any angle and represents the latest in groundbreaking 3D technology and innovative design. A cutting-edge custom built 3D graphics engine, delivers outstanding quality graphics that no other competitor can achieve. FEATURES OVERVIEW: --Cutting-edge 3D technology --Over 8,200 highly detailed anatomical structures --Hide/Fade/Isolate/Fade Others/Hide Others options for individual structures --Multiple Selection Mode --Pins: Create customized pins with notes and place anywhere on the 3D model --Slice: Slice through certain structures using 3D plane tool --Bookmarks: Preset and Customizable --Correct audio pronunciation and Latin nomenclature for every structure --Search via English and Latin nomenclature --Dynamic Quiz: Drag and Drop and Multi-choice --Share images via social media and e-mail --Includes anatomy for 11 systems: Skin, Skeletal, Muscles, Connective Tissue, Veins, Arteries, Nerves, Respiratory, Digestive, Urogenital, Lymphatic, also includes the Brain and Heart Feedback? Contact our customer support at info@3d4medical.com.

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