Acupuncture Points vs 3D Acu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Photographic and anatomic illustrations
- Detailed point information and needling instructions
- Quiz mode for studying
- Pre-made treatment protocols
- Powerful search and navigation
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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.
3D Acu
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※Japanese and simplified Chinese fonts are required. "Meridian Points 3D" Explanation Explanation of each button ◎The "Acu point 1" shows the acupoint names and the names of the muscles and bones required for the acupuncture points.Even if you select the acupuncture point list box, the image does not move. Please use this as a memorandum. ◎The "Acu point 2" is a model with WHO acupuncture point numbers listed. ◎The "Acu point 3 do not include acupuncture point names. For memory confirmation. ◎"Extra Acupoint(奇穴)" The Extra Acupoint listed are from Japan's "Meridian Points Overview". The location of the Extra Acupoint is explained below.Even if you select the acupuncture point list box, the image does not move. Please use this as a memorandum. ◎"2D Acu Point" Here is a 2d image showing the location of the acupuncture points. ◎"3D R.VIEW" rotates the model. About images and text ◎The size of the text is set to the extent that it can be read when, for example, the entire head is enlarged, so the size may vary depending on the part of the head. The letters are pasted onto the 3D model as a texture, so please note that distortion may occur depending on the angle from which you view the image About the position and name of acupuncture points The locations of acupuncture points are drawn as accurately as possible, but the locations of the bones and muscles are rough, such as the 2 B-cun location of "Neiguan" in "2 B-cun above the palmar transverse crest of the hand joint". The connection of the Gallbladder meridian from "肩井" to "淵腋'' has been omitted at this time. Operation Please note that it takes some getting used to in order to move the 3D model freely. To close the 3D screen, press the "X" button. Flick cannot be used. ◎The screen is facing forward at startup. Pinch out and in to zoom in and out. Rotation can be done by dragging (moving a finger on the screen). ◎To move the 3D human body, place two fingers on it at the same time. If you keep your fingers on the object for 2~3 seconds without moving it, the object will be able to move. The response is a little slow. About buttons ◎If you lose sight of the human model during an operation, press the "x" button to reopen the model. ◎"rainbow" button - you can change the background color according to your preference. ◎" hand" button - returns to the initial position. In this case, the axis of rotation is the center of the human body. ◎Double-tap the screen to face forward in the same way, but the axis will not be centered. If you double-tap the screen during an operation, please use the "Close" button to reopen the screen or move the model's position. ◎If the human body is tilted and cannot be returned, press the "Close" button once to reopen the model. ◎"U(up)", "D(down)", "L(left)", and "R(right)" will move the human body model. Left/Right" moves the model as seen from the model. [References] WHO Standard acupuncture Point Locations In the Western Pacific region.2009 A proposed standard international acupuncture nomenclature Report of a WHO Scientific Group.1991
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: 3D Acu at $9.99 against Acupuncture Points's $39.99. Acupuncture Points's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On update cadence, ads, 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
Acupuncture Points costs $39.99 and 3D Acu $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Acupuncture Points ships an update every 6 months, 3D Acu every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Acupuncture Points | 3D Acu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.99 | $9.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (96 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 96 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 211 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Miridia Technology, Inc. | kouichi hashimoto |
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
3D Acu
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Acupuncture Points
No in-app purchases
3D Acu
No in-app purchases






