Comparison

Acupuncture Points vs Acupuncture Master

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

Head to head
About

Acupuncture Points

This app serves as a comprehensive reference for acupuncture points, featuring photographic illustrations, detailed anatomical information, and needling instructions. It includes a quiz mode for studying and pre-made treatment protocols for common conditions, making it a powerful tool for students and practitioners.

Highlights
  • Photographic and anatomic illustrations
  • Detailed point information and needling instructions
  • Quiz mode for studying
  • Pre-made treatment protocols
  • Powerful search and navigation
Features
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Acupuncture Mastery Software Video Demo! View it here: http://www.miridiatech.com/products/points/iphone.php "Just wanted to let you know I really like the points program. I am a student in TCM and purchased my iPod because of program like this. I have had this program for 4 weeks and have found it to be an extremely useful study tool. The point pictures are very good and I like the quiz mode very much. I also like that I can add notes specific to my program." -- Shauna Mullinix, Satisfied Customer "Just wanted to thank you and your team for your outstanding customer service! I was so impressed with the speed at which you responded to my email and how helpful you and your team have been in helping me to get the app re-installed." --Louisa Leiserach, Satisfied Customer Points was the first Acupuncture Point reference for iOS, and is still the most complete and professional acupuncture reference for students and practitioners alike. You won't find these great features in any other app: Real human photographic illustrations--not charts
 Anatomic illustrations with landmarks
 Complete meridians and individual points
 Internal branches and musculotendino meridians * Needling information included for every point * Quiz mode helps you master every point quickly—quiz yourself on a single channel, the entire body, or design your own custom quiz. Move point by point up or down the meridian with a quick flick
 Pre-made treatment protocols for over 350 common conditions * Powerful interface takes you right to the specific point you want * All pictures and text are optimized for your screen—large enough to see and read without zooming (of course you can zoom if you want to as well!) Whether you’re an enthusiast, a student, or a busy professional, Acupuncture Points is the fastest, most convenient and most powerful TCM Acupuncture reference ever to fit in your pocket. * Eliminate guesswork with complete information about all 361 numbered points, as well as 40 extra named points * Practice confidently with locations, attributes, functions, cautions, and needling instructions for every point right at your fingertips * Locate each point precisely with "zoomable" photographic illustrations and complete anatomic descriptions (just stretch to zoom in, pinch to zoom out) * Quickly locate the information you need by point number or "flicking" flip chart - just flick left or right to move from point to point. Perfect your knowledge with the randomized quiz feature: Quiz by picture or printed description. Got 5 minutes to kill before a meeting? Between patients? Pump up your acupuncture knowledge with a quick quiz!
 Get started right for practically any condition with over 350 pre-made treatment protocols. Step up to the speed and ease of Points--your always-available, always-convenient source for acupuncture knowledge--right in your pocket.

About

Acupuncture Master

Explore human meridians and acupoints in 3D with detailed anatomical context. Learn precise needle insertion angles and depths, and understand surrounding structures to avoid dangerous punctures. This platform offers a comprehensive learning experience for acupuncture professionals and students.

Highlights
  • Dynamic 3D meridian system
  • Detailed acupoint knowledge
  • Fine acupoint anatomy visualization
  • Professional human anatomy modules
  • Immersive 3D model manipulation
  • Real-person positioning videos
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"3D Acupuncture Learning Platform Combined with Anatomy" This platform helps you view the meridians and acupoints of the entire human body anytime, anywhere, systematically and comprehensively learn knowledge of meridians and acupoints, observe the angle and depth of needle insertion clearly and stereoscopically, and also provides the anatomy structures around acupoints to help you understand the anatomical levels of needling and the relationship between needles and surrounding structures, effectively avoiding accidentally puncturing some dangerous human structures during acupuncture. Why Download: Acupuncture Master is a 3D meridian software crafted by a professional acupuncture team in China in collaboration with many acupuncture researchers. It has been used for teaching demonstrations in many medical schools. After downloading Acupuncture Master, you will get: ● Dynamic 3D meridian system: including twelve meridians, eight extraordinary meridians, extraordinary acupoints, twelve divergent meridians, twelve muscle regions, fifteen collateral vessels, and skin areas, the spatial relationship is clear at a glance; the model clearly distinguishes between yin and yang meridians, making acupuncture learning no longer complicated. ● Rich acupuncture knowledge: detailed records of the pathways of each meridian, combined with the 3D meridian model, leave a deep impression; there are also details such as the meridian attribution, main indications, location, operating method, needle insertion depth, needle insertion angle, etc., combined with the real-person positioning videos and needle insertion videos in Acupuncture Master, make your learning easier. ● Fine acupoint anatomy: with one click, switch to the human body acupoint anatomy mode, the anatomical structures beside each acupoint and the anatomical layers where the needle tip pierces are clear and easy to understand, effectively avoiding the problem of accidentally piercing into dangerous organs during acupuncture. ● Professional human anatomy: if you want to study anatomy, after switching to anatomy mode, you will see professional and detailed anatomical explanations of human bones, muscles, blood vessels, nerves, respiration, digestion, etc. It's like having a 3D anatomy learning software at the same time. ● Convenient operation: supports you to freely zoom in and out, rotate, translate, and transparently hide the model, immersive operation of human meridian acupoints and anatomical structures. Software Application Objects: Acupuncturists, traditional Chinese medicine doctors, medical students, doctors, acupuncture learners. ● Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) acupuncture enthusiasts: Can refer to acupoint descriptions for personal and family health maintenance. ● Acupuncture learners: The software can be used to reinforce acupuncture knowledge and accurately grasp needling techniques using a powerful acupoint search engine. ● Healthcare industry professionals: Can utilize the software to demonstrate meridians and acupoints for training, communication, and presentations. Learn more about us:https://www.facebook.com/acupuncturemaster?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Screenshots

Acupuncture Points4 screens
Acupuncture Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Acupuncture Master at Free against Acupuncture Points's $39.99. Acupuncture Master also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Acupuncture Points's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On monetization model, device support 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

Acupuncture Master is free to download; Acupuncture Points costs $39.99 up front. Acupuncture Master sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $25.99 per year. Acupuncture Points asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Acupuncture Points holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Acupuncture Points has 96 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Acupuncture Points's written reviews are positive against 80% of Acupuncture Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Acupuncture Points ships an update every 6 months, Acupuncture Master every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Acupuncture Points versus Acupuncture Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcupuncture PointsAcupuncture Master
Price$39.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (96 ratings) — better3.2 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews89.8% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings96 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size211 MB641 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMiridia Technology, Inc.Xi'an Vesalius Digital Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Acupuncture Points

All ratings93 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive89.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative8.5%

Acupuncture Master

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative12.0%

Bugs and requests

Acupuncture Points

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Menu did not appear when phone was set to zoom view
  • App wipes whatever you are working on if the screen goes dormant
  • Irritating pop-ups requesting for review
  • Purchased app disappeared and had to repurchase

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to create multiple quizzes for different tests
  • Multiple answer choices for quiz questions
  • Ability to increase text size
  • Add picture/sketch for needle insertion direction
  • Include internal points and their relation to energy in 3D model
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  • Option to have app on computer, iPhone, and iPad

Acupuncture Master

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Acupuncture Points

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Acupuncture Master

Subscriptions1
  • Automatic membership renewal1 Year trial$25.991 Year
One-time2
  • Personal study plan$19.99
  • Moxibustion Course$24.99

Questions

Is Acupuncture Points free?
Acupuncture Points costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Acupuncture Master free?
Acupuncture Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Acupuncture Points or Acupuncture Master?
Acupuncture Points is rated higher. Acupuncture Points averages 4.7 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Acupuncture Master averages 3.2 from 9 ratings.
Do Acupuncture Points or Acupuncture Master have ads?
Acupuncture Master shows ads; Acupuncture Points does not.
Which is updated more often, Acupuncture Points or Acupuncture Master?
Acupuncture Points ships an update every 6 months, and Acupuncture Master every 2 months. Most recently, Acupuncture Points was updated on November 2, 2026 and Acupuncture Master on November 3, 2026.

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