ChiMaster App vs InnerVital
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChiMaster App
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Using natural source of energy - heat (Akabane method), you can test fullness of the 12 energy meridians on your hands and feet (according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM), and calculate level of their balance. Using same tool you can correct the imbalances. You can also assess the energy and balance of your Chakra system. Program also provides assessment of your energy based on the 5-elements approach. It is possible to heat (transfer the energy) any acupuncture point.
InnerVital
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InnerVital is your personal wellness companion rooted in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Start with a constitution assessment, follow the rhythm of the 24 solar terms and twelve two-hour periods, and get clear guidance on what to do today—synced with Apple Health and Apple Watch when you choose. Constitution & personalization • Professional constitution questionnaire with nine TCM body types and primary/secondary tendencies • Daily tasks and meal suggestions tailored to your constitution, season, and goals • Must-do, optional, and “avoid today” items with progress tracking Today’s wellness • Daily wellness task library: sleep, mood, energy, digestion, immunity, and more • Meal guidance for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with alternatives • Current solar term insights and countdown to the next term • Twelve-period (时辰) wellness clock with the active period highlighted Health hub • Apple Health integration: heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep, steps, workouts (permission required) • Stress index, sleep score, water intake, and weight trends • Health history and activity timeline Mind & body • Meditation library (stress relief, sleep, focus, and more) • Sleep sounds and natural soundscapes • Mindfulness assessments (FFMQ / PSS) and training plans Calendar & knowledge • Wellness calendar: Gregorian, lunar, solar terms, and daily notes • Built-in TCM wellness articles in English and Simplified Chinese Home Screen widgets • Small, medium, and large widgets: heart rate, SpO₂, stress, sleep, today’s water, and suggested tasks • Data stays in sync with the in-app Health hub; clean, modern design InnerVital Pro (optional in-app purchase) • Full meditation library and all sleep soundscapes • Advanced body-composition and health reports; deeper Apple Watch / Health integration • Professional mindfulness assessments, training plan export, full activity history and data summaries • Enhanced reminders (ongoing updates) Subscriptions renew automatically. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Language & privacy • English and Simplified Chinese UI • Health data is processed primarily on your device; Apple Health access only with your consent • Privacy policy and disclaimer available in the app Disclaimer InnerVital is for general wellness and lifestyle reference only. It does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChiMaster App at none against InnerVital's 3. ChiMaster App also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. InnerVital sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ChiMaster App asks for nothing beyond the download.
ChiMaster App ships an update every 11 days, InnerVital monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChiMaster App | InnerVital |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Med Bait OOO | 少飞 郭 |
In-app purchases
ChiMaster App
No in-app purchases
InnerVital
- Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
- Pro — Lifetime$14.99









