# Tsubook vs AKUDEX Acupuncture

The clearest difference is rating: Tsubook at 4.9 against AKUDEX Acupuncture's 4.5. Tsubook also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (49 vs 8). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tsubook sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and AKUDEX Acupuncture sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tsubook holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tsubook has 49 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Tsubook's written reviews are positive against 94% of AKUDEX Acupuncture's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tsubook ships an update monthly, AKUDEX Acupuncture every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tsubook | AKUDEX Acupuncture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tsubook/id1099214874/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akudex-acupuncture/id1561774690/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 185 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Studio Levart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099214873) | [Integrative Medicine Easy UG i.G.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561774692) |

## What reviewers say

### Tsubook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tsubook/id1099214874)

This app provides comprehensive information on Traditional Chinese Medicine, including points, meridians, and diagnostic areas. It features 3D anatomical models and detailed point information, serving as a portable reference and toolbox for practitioners and students.

**Highlights:** 3D human body models, 14 TCM meridians, Masunaga's meridians, Diagnosis areas (Hara and Back), 361 main acupuncture points, Over 600 indications, Advanced point details

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited full content (-50%) | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited full content | $3.99 | per month |
| Upgrade v6 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Masunaga's meridians | $17.99 | one-time |
| Full content v6 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Content v6 +Diag areas | $49.99 | one-time |
| Content v6 +Masunaga | $59.99 | one-time |
| Full content v6 (x2) | $69.99 | one-time |
| Content v6 +Diag areas (x2) | $79.99 | one-time |
| Content v6 +Masunaga (x2) | $99.99 | one-time |


### AKUDEX Acupuncture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akudex-acupuncture/id1561774690)

This app serves as a comprehensive reference for acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It includes detailed information on acupuncture points, ear acupuncture, TCM syndromes, and dietary aspects, making it suitable for both beginners and professionals.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive acupuncture point atlas (361 classical, 48 extra), Ear acupuncture with 180 points, TCM basics and syndromes, Chinese dietetics for over 150 foods, Evidence-based medicine summaries, Offline access, Cross-device compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AKUDEX monthly subscription | $3.49 | per month |
| AKUDEX annual subscription | $32.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tsubook free?

Tsubook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AKUDEX Acupuncture free?

AKUDEX Acupuncture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tsubook or AKUDEX Acupuncture?

Tsubook is rated higher. Tsubook averages 4.9 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while AKUDEX Acupuncture averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Tsubook or AKUDEX Acupuncture have ads?

Neither Tsubook nor AKUDEX Acupuncture shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tsubook or AKUDEX Acupuncture?

Tsubook ships an update monthly, and AKUDEX Acupuncture every 4 months. Most recently, Tsubook was updated on October 29, 2026 and AKUDEX Acupuncture on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*