Comparison

Extra Acupoints vs TCM AI

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

Head to head
About

Extra Acupoints

Explore a comprehensive database of 952 extra acupuncture points with detailed information on location, treatment, and application. Visualize these points on interactive 3D anatomical models, with options to customize views and add notes. This app is based on established medical texts and supervised by Korean medical professionals.

Highlights
  • 952 extra acupoints database
  • 3D anatomical models
  • Interactive model editing (transparency, zoom, notes)
  • Customizable display options (skin, muscles, meridians)
  • Detailed text information (location, treatment)
  • Multilingual support (Korean, English, Chinese)
  • References WHO/WPRO standards and medical texts
Features
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- ‘Extra Acupoints’ was created by integrating ‘Old extra Point(Gi-hyeol)’ and ‘New Point(Shin-hyeol)’ and creating a group called ‘Extra-Acupuncture Point’ and applying it to a 3D human body model. A total of 952 acupoints. - It is an application that allows you to easily get detailed information about ‘The Extra Point’, by comparing with ‘Main Acupuncture Point’ and ‘Extra-Acupuncture Point’ expressed at the same time. - It contains complete texts such as the location, source, treatment, operation method, etc. of about a thousand extra acupuncture points. - It is made in three languages, Korean, English and Chinese, so that everyone can use it. - It contains 3D anatomical models (muscles, bones, organs, brain, etc), and various functions (transparency, enlargement, reduction, interactive editing such as notepad, drawing, hiding, writing, etc.) are operated. If you use the display option, you can choose to display only the skin of the anatomical model, only the muscles, or only the meridians and acupuncture points. - This application is based on ‘WHO/WPRO Standard Acupuncture Point Positions’, ‘University Meridian Acupuncture Points’, ‘Emperor’s Internal Medicine Yeongchu’, and referenced various other books. It was supervised by professors and Korea medical doctors at University of Korea Medicine. * Old extra Point -> Acupoints handed down in past textbooks. In Korean called as ‘Gi-hyeol’ * New Point -> A new acupoint that has been recently proven. In Korean called as ‘Shin-hyeol’ * Main Acupuncture Point -> 12 Main Acupuncture Point, Governor Vessel (GV) Acupuncture Point, Conception Vessel(CV) Acupuncture Point.. - Please refer to ‘Acupoints’ application. * For Main Acupuncture Points (such as 12 Main Acupuncture Point, Governor Vessel (GV) Acupuncture Point, Conception Vessel(CV) Acupuncture Point, lung, large intestine, etc.), refer to ‘Acupoints’ application. For Meridian and collateral (12 meridians, 14 meridians, eight extra meridians, twelve meridian divergences, twelve meridian sinews, twelve cutaneous regions, etc.) please refer to ‘Meridian Inside’ application. For Extra acupuncture points, please refer to ‘Extra Acupoints’ application. For Tung ’s family acupunture(In korean called as Dongssihyeol) (Dongssi, Master tung), refer to ‘Master Tung Acupoint’ application. * This product does not have complete text descriptions of Main Acupuncture Points, Meridian and collateral, and Tung ’s family acupunture point. - Meet our(verderoot, acumonster, medimonster) various products (Meridian, Meridian Inside, Master Tung, Extra-Acupuncture Point, Combination Point, Hand Acupuncture, Foot Acupoint, Head Acupuncture, etc.) look. www.verderoot.com www.acumonster.com

About

TCM AI

This AI-powered tool offers health information and educational suggestions based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles. It helps users understand their health conditions and make informed decisions, but is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

Highlights
  • AI-powered health insights
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine principles
  • Health condition assessment
  • Educational suggestions
  • Informed health decisions
Features
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TCM AI: AI-Powered Health Information and Educational Tool. TCM AI is a health information and educational tool that leverages Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to help users understand their health conditions. Utilizing AI technology, the app assesses various health conditions and provides advice and educational suggestions based on TCM principles, empowering users to make informed decisions about their health. Please remember to seek your doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. This app is not a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice and decisions.

Screenshots

Extra Acupoints4 screens
TCM AI3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TCM AI at Free against Extra Acupoints's $44.99. Extra Acupoints's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TCM AI is free to download; Extra Acupoints costs $44.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Extra Acupoints ships an update every 17 months, TCM AI every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Extra Acupoints versus TCM AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExtra AcupointsTCM AI
Price$44.99Free — better
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 months — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size462 MB15 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperKim June-HyunLongstar HealthPro LLC

In-app purchases

None

Extra Acupoints

No in-app purchases

None

TCM AI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Extra Acupoints free?
Extra Acupoints costs $44.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TCM AI free?
TCM AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Extra Acupoints or TCM AI have ads?
Neither Extra Acupoints nor TCM AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Extra Acupoints or TCM AI?
Extra Acupoints ships an update every 17 months, and TCM AI every 29 months. Most recently, Extra Acupoints was updated on November 6, 2026 and TCM AI on October 30, 2026.

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