Comparison

Visual Acupuncture 3D vs 3D Acu

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

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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

3D Acu

Features
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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

Screenshots

Visual Acupuncture 3D4 screens
3D Acu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Visual Acupuncture 3D at Free against 3D Acu's $9.99. Visual Acupuncture 3D also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). 3D Acu's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On 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

Visual Acupuncture 3D is free to download; 3D Acu costs $9.99 up front. Visual Acupuncture 3D sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. 3D Acu asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual Acupuncture 3D ships an update every 2 months, 3D Acu every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Visual Acupuncture 3D versus 3D Acu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual Acupuncture 3D3D Acu
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.6 (150 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings150 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size243 MB113 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperGraphicVizionkouichi hashimoto

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

3D Acu

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

3D Acu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Visual Acupuncture 3D free?
Visual Acupuncture 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Acu free?
3D Acu costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Visual Acupuncture 3D or 3D Acu have ads?
Neither Visual Acupuncture 3D nor 3D Acu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visual Acupuncture 3D or 3D Acu?
Visual Acupuncture 3D ships an update every 2 months, and 3D Acu every 10 months. Most recently, Visual Acupuncture 3D was updated on October 17, 2026 and 3D Acu on October 6, 2026.

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