# Tsubook vs 518 Empire

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 518 Empire at none against Tsubook's 10. 518 Empire also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tsubook sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 518 Empire asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tsubook | 518 Empire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tsubook/id1099214874/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **49** | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 185 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Studio Levart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099214873) | [Empire Defense](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799154763) |

## 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 |


### 518 Empire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/518-empire/id6742647136)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tsubook free?

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

### Is 518 Empire free?

518 Empire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Tsubook or 518 Empire have ads?

Neither Tsubook nor 518 Empire shows ads.

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