Comparison

Visual Acupuncture 3D 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

Visual Acupuncture 3D

Explore acupuncture points and meridian pathways with an interactive 3D anatomy model. Study detailed descriptions, search for specific points, and test your knowledge with quizzes. Ideal for learning and reference.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D anatomy model
  • Meridian pathway visualization
  • Acupuncture point location details
  • Textual descriptions for points and meridians
  • Search by point name, function, or indication
  • Quiz and testing features
  • Customizable display options
Features
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Study acupuncture visually and interactively. Get a good feel for the flow of meridian pathways and their (anatomical) point locations. Includes a complete interactive anatomy model (muscles, bones and organs), which can be interactively edited (hide, fade etc). Each acupuncture point, meridian (and anatomical model) contain full textual descriptions, which can be edited and saved. Contains extended searching options; search by acupuncture point name, by function or by indication. All acupuncture point groups are included, along with additional information about each point group. Display options allow to either show the anatomical model, only the skin, hide certain meridians etc. Quiz and test yourself on all included subjects; meridians, acupuncture points and anatomy (muscles, bones, organs). Co-created and checked by TotalHealth(totalhealth.eu) and acupuncture institute located in the Netherlands. Errors cannot always be prevented, if you notice anything, please let us know. Terms of use: https://visualacupuncture3d.app/app/policies/termsofuse.html Privacy policy: https://visualacupuncture3d.app/app/policies/privacypolicy.html

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

Visual Acupuncture 3D4 screens
Acupuncture Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Visual Acupuncture 3D at 4.6 against Acupuncture Master's 3.2. Visual Acupuncture 3D also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (150 vs 9). Acupuncture Master's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Visual Acupuncture 3D sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Acupuncture Master sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $25.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Visual Acupuncture 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Acupuncture 3D has 150 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Visual Acupuncture 3D's written reviews are positive against 80% of Acupuncture Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Visual Acupuncture 3D versus Acupuncture Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual Acupuncture 3DAcupuncture Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (150 ratings) — better3.2 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews75.7% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings150 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size243 MB641 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperGraphicVizionXi'an Vesalius Digital Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Visual Acupuncture 3D

All ratings150 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive75.7%
Neutral8.4%
Negative15.9%

Acupuncture Master

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

Bugs and requests

Visual Acupuncture 3D

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Nervous system toggle not displaying when enabled
  • Body model moves off-screen and doesn't anchor properly
  • Extraordinary points not visible on body model
  • Missing point descriptions (e.g., GB21)
  • Luo-connecting vessel information displays as NA despite being documented
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  • Gallbladder internal pathway not wrapping correctly
  • Support email not functioning
  • Lifetime purchase not fully restoring on account recovery

Requested features

12 requests
  • Female body model option
  • Bendable/movable joints, especially knees
  • More detailed circulatory system (arteries and veins)
  • More comprehensive nervous system display
  • English translations of point names
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  • Pinyin romanization for point names
  • Treatment plan recommendations
  • More muscle groups displayed
  • Chinese language support
  • Quiz options for selective learning (meridians only, partial display)
  • Text selection capability for translation
  • Cross-device purchase synchronization

Acupuncture Master

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Visual Acupuncture 3D

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$34.991 Year
One-time6
  • Quiz$3.99
  • Point Groups$4.99
  • Extraordinary meridians$4.99
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  • Anatomy Systems$9.99
  • Primary Meridians$13.99
  • Full Version$49.99
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 Visual Acupuncture 3D free?
Visual Acupuncture 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Acupuncture Master free?
Acupuncture Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Visual Acupuncture 3D or Acupuncture Master?
Visual Acupuncture 3D is rated higher. Visual Acupuncture 3D averages 4.6 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Acupuncture Master averages 3.2 from 9 ratings.
Do Visual Acupuncture 3D or Acupuncture Master have ads?
Acupuncture Master shows ads; Visual Acupuncture 3D does not.
Which is updated more often, Visual Acupuncture 3D or Acupuncture Master?
Visual Acupuncture 3D ships an update every 2 months, and Acupuncture Master every 2 months. Most recently, Visual Acupuncture 3D was updated on September 22, 2026 and Acupuncture Master on September 19, 2026.

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