# Visual Acupuncture 3D vs iáomai

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Visual Acupuncture 3D at 76% against iáomai's 0%. Visual Acupuncture 3D also leads on ratings volume (153 vs 1). iáomai's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Visual Acupuncture 3D sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and iáomai sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iáomai holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Acupuncture 3D has 153 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of iáomai's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Visual Acupuncture 3D ships an update every 2 months, iáomai every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Acupuncture 3D | iáomai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-acupuncture-3d/id1207803208/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iaomai/id1588705898/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **75.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 243 MB | 271 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GraphicVizion](https://appshunter.io/developer/492668041) | [Christian Iallonardi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263400710) |

## What reviewers say

### Visual Acupuncture 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-acupuncture-3d/id1207803208)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Quiz | $3.99 | one-time |
| Point Groups | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extraordinary meridians | $4.99 | one-time |
| Anatomy Systems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Primary Meridians | $13.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🎯 Comprehensive 3D anatomical visualization
- 📚 Detailed point information (location, needling depth, indications, contraindications)
- 🔍 Powerful search functionality by meridian, keyword, and groups
- 🧠 Excellent learning and study tool with quiz feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing and aggressive upselling
- 🔐 Frustrating purchase restoration and cross-platform issues
- 🚫 Limited to male body model only
- 🐛 Legs positioned too close together, difficult to access medial points
- 📵 Poor customer support responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### iáomai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iaomai/id1588705898)

This app provides tools for studying and working in health and wellness professions, focusing on acupuncture, shiatsu, and anatomy. It facilitates a digital system for knowledge exchange and aims to foster multidisciplinary collaboration for patient care.

**Highlights:** Acupuncture and Shiatsu tools, Anatomy study resources, Medical record management, Cross-platform support (PC, tablet, smartphone), Knowledge exchange platform, Multidisciplinary collaboration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReflexologyMap (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| ShiatsuMap (monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Medical file (monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| AcupointsMap (monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| AuriculoMap (monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| ReflexologyMap (conventional) | $19.99 | per year |
| ReflexologyMap (annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| ShiatsuMap (conventional) | $29.99 | per year |
| Medical file (conventional) | $34.99 | per year |
| ShiatsuMap (annual) | $34.99 | per year |
| AuriculoMap (conventional) | $39.99 | per year |
| AP (annuale) | $49.00 | per year |
| AcupointsMap (annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| AuriculoMap (annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| ShiatsuMap Light | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diagnostic Insight 10 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Diagnostic Insight 30 | $24.99 | one-time |
| ShiatsuMap PRO Masunaga | $25.00 | one-time |
| ShiatsuMap PRO Namikoshi | $34.99 | one-time |
| Diagnostic Insight 60 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Medical file | $45.00 | one-time |
| ShiatsuMap PRO Chinese | $49.00 | one-time |
| ReflexologyMap | $69.00 | one-time |
| ShiatsuMap | $99.99 | one-time |
| AuriculoMap | $119.00 | one-time |
| AcupointsMap | $129.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Acupuncture 3D free?

Visual Acupuncture 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iáomai free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Visual Acupuncture 3D or iáomai?

iáomai is rated higher. Visual Acupuncture 3D averages 4.5 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while iáomai averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Visual Acupuncture 3D or iáomai have ads?

Neither Visual Acupuncture 3D nor iáomai shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Visual Acupuncture 3D or iáomai?

Visual Acupuncture 3D ships an update every 2 months, and iáomai every 6 weeks. Most recently, Visual Acupuncture 3D was updated on October 24, 2026 and iáomai on October 25, 2026.

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