# 3D Brain

> Education

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id331399332](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id331399332)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id331399332`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 3.60 / 5 (144 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.2
- **Last updated:** 2016-04-11
- **First published:** 2009-09-20
- **Size:** 70 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/3d-brain/id331399332)
- **Website:** [http://www.g2conline.org](http://www.g2conline.org/)

## Description

Use touch to rotate and zoom through 29 interactive brain structures. Learn what each region does, what happens when it's injured, and how it relates to mental illness. Each structure includes functions, disorders, brain damage, case studies, and links to current research.

Developed by Vivid Apps and AXS Biomedical Animation Studio for the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center, this 3D Brain experience was produced for the Genes to Cognition (G2C) Online site, funded by the Dana Foundation and Hewlett Foundation.

## Rankings

- #129,938 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise 3D Brain for its education and visualization, but a large, recurring problem is instability after upgrading to Pro, with crashes and inability to open. Additional concerns include OS compatibility issues after updates, performance lag, and feature gaps like the insula.

### Pros

- Strong educational value: helps users understand brain regions and why people think/behave the way they do; useful for exams and patient education.
- Compelling 3D brain visualization: widely praised as a key tool for studying neuroanatomy.
- Long-standing, trusted usage among students and professionals; many users have used it for years.
- Affordable price with good value (low-cost app).

### Cons

- Frequent startup crashes after upgrading to Pro; app won’t open or immediately crashes.
- Upgrade/Pro may cause instability across devices and iOS versions; some users cannot revert or discontinue upgrades.
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions and devices (e.g., XR; 14.2), leading to crashes or failure to open.
- Performance problems: laggy rendering, non-smooth camera controls (rotations/reset issues).
- Requests for missing features (e.g., insula) and ongoing updates are needed.

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