Comparison

Tsubook vs Ariv Academy

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

Ariv Academy

Features
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Elevate your parental involvement in your child's education with Ariv Academy. Our comprehensive app keeps you connected and informed about your child's academic journey, school activities, and transportation updates. Knowvo Parent offers a range of features to streamline your experience: 1. Academic Details: Track your child's marks and attendance records effortlessly. 2. School Communication: Stay updated with school notices, announcements, and important alerts in real-time. 3. Fees Management: Keep track of school fees, payment schedules, and receive reminders for upcoming payments. 4. Alerts: Receive instant notifications about important events, deadlines, and school-related updates. 5. E-commerce Integration: Seamlessly access and purchase school-related items, uniforms, books, and more. 6. Transportation Updates: Stay informed about transportation schedules, routes, delays, and other related information. Our user-friendly interface ensures easy navigation and access to all essential information. Knowvo Parent is your ultimate tool for managing your child's academic journey and school-related activities effectively. Download Knowvo Parent now and embark on a journey of informed and engaged parenting!

Screenshots

Tsubook4 screens
Ariv Academy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ariv Academy at none against Tsubook's 10. Tsubook's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Ariv Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tsubook ships an update monthly, Ariv Academy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tsubook versus Ariv Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTsubookAriv Academy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (49 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings49 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB111 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperStudio LevartNovus Learning

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
Show 5 more
  • 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
None

Ariv Academy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tsubook free?
Tsubook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ariv Academy free?
Ariv Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tsubook or Ariv Academy have ads?
Neither Tsubook nor Ariv Academy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tsubook or Ariv Academy?
Tsubook ships an update monthly, and Ariv Academy every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tsubook was updated on October 20, 2026 and Ariv Academy on October 12, 2026.

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