# A Manual of Acupuncture 2025 — All-new updated version

> Comprehensive acupuncture point reference and study tool with multimedia resources. (iPhone/iPad app by The Journal of Chinese Medicine Publications Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-manual-of-acupuncture-2025/id6742638783 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Journal of Chinese Medicine Publications Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/472969772)
- Category: Medical, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 53 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 57 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-04-06
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-manual-of-acupuncture-2025/id6742638783/reviews.md

## What is A Manual of Acupuncture 2025?

A Manual of Acupuncture – The Definitive App for Students & Practitioners.


This is the latest mobile app (iPhone/iPad) version of the foremost points textbook in the Western world - A Manual of Acupuncture by Peter Deadman, Mazin Al-Khafaji and Kevin Baker with Tom Kennedy.

We hope you will enjoy the following features, available in the app and on our website after sign-up.
A subscription is mandatory  to access all functionality within the app. There is also the app provided 7 days free trails after the first subscription.


Subscription Details:
* Pricing: $2.99 per Month / $29.99 per Yearly
* Free Trial: 7days
* Subscription Renewal: Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled before the end of the current period.
 
Please note, listed below are the full ‘Pro’ membership features (available as an in-app subscription). If you decide not to upgrade, you will have full 'Pro' access to everything during the trial period, followed by free full access to the Lung channel and samples of other material.
• Complete rebuild of our old app from the ground up (please note, if you have bought a previous version of our app, you should be able to log in to this version without paying extra. Please contact support@amanualofacupuncture.com if you have trouble).
• Now with better syncing between app and website, more self-testing options in the app, better search function, English/German/Spanish language options and much more.
• Every channel point and extraordinary point from A Manual of Acupuncture textbook, including extensive point commentary sections.
• English and Chinese point names, point category, location, location notes, detailed illustration, needling instructions and cautions, actions, clinical application and combinations.
• Each point includes Chinese tones, printed Chinese characters and calligraphy as well as audio of the Chinese pronunciation.
• Videos and commentary for every point showing location and needling technique.
• Videos of Primary Channel pathways and important surface anatomy.
• Illustrations for all primary, luo-connecting, divergent and sinew channels, the eight extraordinary vessels and the body area illustrations.
• All the main point categories (e.g. five shu points, xi-cleft points, back-shu points) for easy revision.
• Create your own point groups which you can use to tailor study and reference.
• Self-testing module to aid learning of points and point categories as well as self-created point groups.
• All points listed anywhere in the App are live links allowing easy browsing/reference. Point images now also contain live links to other points.
• Add your own notes to any points field (e.g. location, location note, needling, actions, indications), channel pathways, and more.
• Sophisticated search function, allowing you to limit results to specific channels or fields within points (e.g. actions, indications etc.), now ranked by relevance.
• Indexes (Point Names, Combinations, Indications, General Index), Glossary, and Chinese Dynasties.
• The 12 Cutaneous Regions and Areas Reached by the Channels.
• Reference pages including: functions of the channels, about point categories, cun measurements, location and needling guidelines and much more.
• Choose whether to download video/audio files for offline use, or save space on your phone by streaming this material when needed.
• Access your material via our website at no extra cost with the same login details (Pro level only).
 By using our app, you agree to our terms of use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula/.

## Key features

- Detailed point commentary and information
- Illustrations and needling technique videos
- English and Chinese point names with pronunciation
- Self-testing module for learning
- Customizable point groups
- Sophisticated search function
- Syncs with website

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 AI Credits | $5.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #200 in Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

## What do users think of A Manual of Acupuncture 2025?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient app
- 🔍 Excellent search functionality

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow media downloads and loading times
- 📉 Downgrade from previous version
- 🔍 Inconsistent formatting and errors

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup after latest update
- Images fail to load even when content is downloaded

**Most requested features**

- Provide access to previous stable version
- Improve offline functionality and image loading

## Recent user reviews (10 of 53)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-manual-of-acupuncture-2025/id6742638783/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Good at first… media and video stopped working

*2026-08-09*

When I first downloaded this app it was awesome. I’m signed up for MOA pro so that I have access to everything-videos,commentary, download media etc. About a month ago the videos stopped working. I downloaded the media offline and can’t access those either. I just have access to to the written portion like the book but none of the extras that I paid for through the Pro version. Very disappointed and wish someone could help me with that. The videos were the main reason I downloaded this app.

### 5/5 — 🤯

*2026-05-30*

Don't let the poor reviews fool you. I almost skipped this app because of them, but it has been incredibly helpful. 

This is a phenomenal study tool for point location, not a fast reference guide. Because it's based on the Deadman manual—the US gold standard for teaching and passing boards—it's perfect for both quick micro-sessions and deep-dive studying. I also haven't run into any of the performance or buffering issues others reported. Highly recommended for acupuncture students! Know you are loved 🤗

**Developer response:** Thank you for your kind words!

### 1/5 — Useless

*2026-05-15*

Paid for a one year subscription but I could never get it to work. Every time I opened the app, the content attempted to download and then failed. Every single time. 

If the developer ever fixes this issue then please give me a year free subscription. If not then please give me a refund.

**Developer response:** We're sorry you've had this experience - please contact us directly so we can help sort it out: support@amanualofacupuncture.com

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2026-04-04*

The best acupuncture app out there, and excellent backend support. Thoroughly recommended.

**Developer response:** Thank you!

### 1/5 — membership

*2026-03-20*

Paid for the full membership before the app change this is twice now it signs me out and puts me on a lite membership when I sign back in

**Developer response:** This is only likely to happen if you have created more than one account and accidentally logged in with a free one - please contact us directly so we can help sort it out: support@amanualofacupuncture.com

### 1/5 — Whattf

*2026-03-15*

Who made this trash? Want to back to previous version

**Developer response:** We're sorry you feel this way - please contact us directly with any constructive suggestions or details of your concerns and we will do all we can to help: support@amanualofacupuncture.com

### 1/5 — Funktioniert nicht

*2026-02-09*

Hab alles versucht, hatte mich angemeldet und kam dann nicht ins Menü um die App überhaupt nutzen zu können

**Developer response:** Es tut uns leid, dass Sie Probleme haben. Bitte kontaktieren Sie uns unter support@amanualofacupuncture.com mit allen Details, und wir werden versuchen, Ihnen zu helfen.

### 3/5 — Quiz problems

*2025-12-28*

Love the app. Don’t love that when I’m doing the location quizzes and select an area like the one for stomach 35 it tells me that’s the wrong area or the abdomen for st 22. And when I select the location for stomach 11 and then it says I’m wrong and it shows me the exact location I selected for the point. I will be emailing support with screenshots to see if they can fix this. Otherwise great app definitely necessary for acu education.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback, we have corrected the error with ST-11. Please let us know via email of any other specific issues. support@amanualofacupuncture.com

### 1/5 — Download der Medien zur offline Nutzung klappt nicht

*2025-12-01*

Seit dem letzten Update vor etwa einem Jahr habe ich keine Möglichkeit mehr gefunden, diesen Fehler zu lösen und auch der Support sendet immer nur dieselben KI Antworten mit Tips zum Update, welches aber auf dem letzen Stand ist. Schade Marmelade. Vorher war ich immer sehr zufrieden sowohl mit der App als auch mit dem Support - meldet sich vielleicht nochmal ein Mensch bei mir und löst das Problem?

**Developer response:** Hi, we send an automated response to initial emails as there are some common issues that are easy to resolve. But we we always respond personally to follow-ups, so please just reply to the automated message and we will do all we can to help.

### 2/5 — No graphics in the new version

*2025-11-16*

I wish I never updated the app! I now have no graphics for the point location tests.

**Developer response:** Please delete the app fully and download again with good wifi. Allow the initial synch and download to complete, then if you wish you can use the My MoA section to download media for offline use. This should fix the issue.

## Frequently asked questions about A Manual of Acupuncture 2025

### What is A Manual of Acupuncture 2025?

A Manual of Acupuncture 2025 is the latest mobile app version of a leading textbook on acupuncture points. It offers detailed information on every channel point and extraordinary point, including commentary, illustrations, needling techniques, and Chinese pronunciation. The app also features self-testing modules and synchronized access with its website.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include comprehensive point data with English and Chinese names, detailed illustrations and videos of needling techniques, audio pronunciation, customizable point groups for study, a self-testing module, and a sophisticated search function. It also allows users to add personal notes to any point field.

### How much does A Manual of Acupuncture 2025 cost?

Access to all functionality requires a subscription. Pricing is $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year. The app offers a 7-day free trial after the initial subscription. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled before the end of the current period.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

This app is available for iPhone and iPad. It is designed to provide a seamless experience across these Apple mobile devices.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for acupuncture students who are learning about acupuncture points and their applications, as well as practicing acupuncturists who need a quick and comprehensive reference tool. It's also useful for anyone studying Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.2 — 2026-08-18

Minor bugfixes.

### 7.1 — 2026-06-17

Minor bugfixes.

### 7.0 — 2026-06-09

Design updates, feature enhancements, and bug fixes

### 6.2 — 2026-03-04

Minor bug fixes

### 6.1 — 2026-01-15

Minor bug fixes

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