Comparison

ChiMaster App vs InnerVital

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

Head to head
About

ChiMaster App

Features
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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.

About

InnerVital

Features
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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/

Screenshots

ChiMaster App4 screens
InnerVital4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChiMaster App ships an update every 11 days, InnerVital monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ChiMaster App versus InnerVital: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChiMaster AppInnerVital
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB98 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMed Bait OOO少飞 郭

In-app purchases

None

ChiMaster App

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

InnerVital

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro — Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is ChiMaster App free?
ChiMaster App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is InnerVital free?
InnerVital is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ChiMaster App or InnerVital have ads?
Neither ChiMaster App nor InnerVital shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChiMaster App or InnerVital?
ChiMaster App ships an update every 11 days, and InnerVital monthly. Most recently, ChiMaster App was updated on October 3, 2026 and InnerVital on October 4, 2026.

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