Comparison

Visual Acupuncture 3D vs Kamwo TCM Herb Guide

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

Kamwo TCM Herb Guide

Explore traditional herbal medicine with a comprehensive database of herbs, pronunciation guides, and application details. This app is designed for enthusiasts, students, and professionals seeking to learn about and practice holistic healing.

Highlights
  • Extensive herbal database
  • Pronunciation practice
  • Herbal application details
  • Patient guidance tools
  • Holistic healing knowledge
Features
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Embark on an enlightening journey into the captivating realm of traditional herbal medicine with the TCM Herb Guide App. Your doorway to a World of Herbs awaits, where ancient wisdom meets modern convenience. Whether you're an enthusiastic explorer of herbal remedies, a dedicated student of traditional practices, or a seasoned healthcare professional, our comprehensive app warmly welcomes you to a sanctuary of knowledge. Seamlessly navigate through a bountiful herbal database, refine your pronunciation skills, unravel the depths of herbal applications, and seamlessly guide your patients through tailored solutions. Join us in embracing the power of nature's remedies and experience a new era of holistic healing. Welcome to a realm where herbs come alive, right at your fingertips.

Screenshots

Visual Acupuncture 3D4 screens
Kamwo TCM Herb Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kamwo TCM Herb Guide at none against Visual Acupuncture 3D's 8. Kamwo TCM Herb Guide also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Visual Acupuncture 3D's advantage is ratings volume (154 vs 2). On price, ads 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

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. Kamwo TCM Herb Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kamwo TCM Herb Guide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Acupuncture 3D has 154 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Visual Acupuncture 3D versus Kamwo TCM Herb Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual Acupuncture 3DKamwo TCM Herb Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (154 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings154 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size243 MB16 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGraphicVizionMeridian Herbs, Inc.

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

Kamwo TCM Herb Guide

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
None

Kamwo TCM Herb Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Visual Acupuncture 3D free?
Visual Acupuncture 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kamwo TCM Herb Guide free?
Kamwo TCM Herb Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Visual Acupuncture 3D or Kamwo TCM Herb Guide?
Kamwo TCM Herb Guide is rated higher. Visual Acupuncture 3D averages 4.6 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while Kamwo TCM Herb Guide averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Visual Acupuncture 3D or Kamwo TCM Herb Guide have ads?
Neither Visual Acupuncture 3D nor Kamwo TCM Herb Guide shows ads.

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