Comparison

Tsubook vs AcuNote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tsubook

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
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Tsubook is a mobile application with instant access to all the information you need about points, meridians and other content related to Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is both a reference book and a toolbox that fits in your pocket! Recommended by the Shiatsu Society UK, the AOBTA, the Shiatsu Society Ireland and more than 150 other organizations and schools: https://www.tsubook.net/en/partner-schools/ FREE CONTENT (see paid content below)  • 3D human body  • 14 meridians from the TCM:   • Lung, Large intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Small intestine, Urinary Bladder, Kidney, Pericardium, Triple Burner, Gallbladder, Liver, Governing Vessel (Du Mai), Conception Vessel (Ren Mai)  • 6 Masunaga's meridians:   • Lung, Large intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Small intestine  • 6 diagnosis areas (Hara and Back):   • Lung, Large intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Small intestine  • The 361 main points:   • Meridian and place (ex: ST6, LI12,...)   • 3D view and text for easy location PAID CONTENT : 3.99 € by month (currency and price may change depending on your country)  • Bones, muscles and organs  • +6 extraordinary vessels  • All the Masunaga's meridians  • All the diagnosis areas (Hara and Back)  • More than 600 indications:   • Search bar to find indications easily   • For each indication: global 3D view and list of the most common points  • 11 point categories:   • Front (Mu, Bo) points • Back (Shu, Yu) points   • 5 Shu points (with annual tonification/sedation)   • Xi-cleft (Accumulation) points   • Luo (Connecting, Junction) points   • 8 Master (Coupled, Confluent) points   • Yuan (Source) points   • Hui (Meeting) points   • Four Seas points   • Lower He Sea (Yin, Uniting) points   • Window of the sky points  • Advanced point details:   • Traditional Chinese Medicine properties   • Japanese, Chinese and English names   • Japanese and Chinese ideograms   • Categories of the point   • Most common indications associated with this point *** The paid content is available to buy inside the free version *** This app will be useful to students and therapists of acupuncture, shiatsu (Koho, Masunaga, Ohashi, etc), acupressure, tuina, digitopressure, digitopuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, kinesiology, reflexology, Qi Gong and more. If you miss relevant information for your technique, please tell us: https://www.tsubook.net/en/contact/ Thanks to Florence Legeay and Tamsin Grainger for the research work on the points, to Olivier Vaillant and Ivan Bel for the point names in different languages (http://www.shiatsu-therapeutique.org/index.php/fr/2015/11/20/traductions-points-acupuncture-fr-en-jp-ch/) and to our fabulous translators: Jordan Chin, Katharina Bouchaar, Tamsin Grainger, Tamara Lunn, Amanda Priestley, Claudia Wnning, Isabelle Laroche. Do you want to be notified when a new version is available? Then subscribe to our newsletter: http://www.tsubook.net/en/subscription/ Do you want to talk with us and other Tsubook users? Then subscribe to our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tsubookers/ End-User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AcuNote

Features
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⌘ AcuNote: Your pocket acupuncture learning assistant! Struggling to remember complex meridians and acupoints? AcuNote is here to help! We're dedicated to creating an efficient and convenient acupuncture learning app that allows you to study Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture mysteries anytime, anywhere through innovative features and a user-friendly interface. ⌘ Core Features ⌾ 3D Model Acupoint Display Say goodbye to boring flat diagrams! Using high-precision 3D human models, we present meridians and acupoints in three dimensions, helping you understand spatial relationships more intuitively and effectively improving learning efficiency. ◷ Meridian Clock Based on the Chinese Medicine Zi Wu Liu Zhu theory, it displays real-time meridian and point information, helping you better understand meridian circulation patterns and apply them in daily study and practice. ≣ Meridian Details We've carefully compiled comprehensive information about meridians and acupoints, including locations, indications, and effects, for easy reference and study. ⏍ Notes and Favorites Record your insights and save important acupoint and meridian information during study for later review and reinforcement. ⎔ Acupoint Mini-Games Learning through fun! We've designed engaging acupoint games to help you reinforce knowledge in an enjoyable atmosphere, increasing learning interest and participation. ⌘ AcuNote is designed for: △ Students and practitioners of TCM acupuncture; ○ Enthusiasts interested in TCM acupuncture culture; ▢ Those seeking self-care through acupuncture. ⌘ Special Note This app is intended for acupuncture learning assistance and reference. Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture are profound subjects requiring practical experience. The app may contain oversights or errors. Please study and practice in conjunction with professional textbooks and physician guidance. Do not use blindly. We welcome your feedback and suggestions to help us continuously improve our product. ⌘ Terms and Privacy • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://yangguang2009.github.io/docs/manuals/acunote/privacy-policy/privacy-policy-english

Screenshots

Tsubook4 screens
AcuNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tsubook at none against AcuNote's shown. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tsubook ships an update monthly, AcuNote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Tsubook versus AcuNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTsubookAcuNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (49 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings49 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB276 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperStudio LevartYangguang Ma

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Tsubook

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited full content (-50%)$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited full content$3.991 Month
One-time8
  • Upgrade v6$4.99
  • Masunaga's meridians$17.99
  • Full content v6$39.99
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  • Content v6 +Diag areas$49.99
  • Content v6 +Masunaga$59.99
  • Full content v6 (x2)$69.99
  • Content v6 +Diag areas (x2)$79.99
  • Content v6 +Masunaga (x2)$99.99
2 purchases

AcuNote

Subscriptions2
  • $1.99 / Month$1.991 Month
  • $19.99 / Year$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Tsubook free?
Tsubook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AcuNote free?
AcuNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tsubook or AcuNote have ads?
AcuNote shows ads; Tsubook does not.
Which is updated more often, Tsubook or AcuNote?
Tsubook ships an update monthly, and AcuNote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tsubook was updated on September 21, 2026 and AcuNote on September 10, 2026.

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