AKUDEX Acupuncture vs Herbapp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AKUDEX Acupuncture
This app provides a comprehensive reference for acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It features a detailed atlas of acupuncture points, ear acupuncture charts, TCM basics, and dietary information. It's designed for both beginners and professionals, offering offline access to its extensive knowledge base.
- Comprehensive acupuncture point atlas (361 classical, 48 extra)
- Ear acupuncture with 180 points
- TCM basics and principles
- Chinese dietetics with 150+ foods
- Evidence-based medicine summaries
- Offline access to content
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AKUDEX Acupuncture combines the knowledge from the most important literature on acupuncture and TCM in one app. In AKUDEX Acupuncture you will find all 361 classical points and 48 extra points of acupuncture. With over 180 ear points, 40 Western leading symptoms and more than 50 TCM syndromes, it is a comprehensive reference book that you can always have with you and even use offline. 80 concisely summarized studies illustrate the effectiveness of acupuncture for various indications. By means of an encyclopedia, complex interrelationships of Traditional Chinese Medicine and clinical leading symptoms are presented in an understandable way. In addition, you will receive information on more than 150 foods according to TCM aspects. Ideal for acupuncture beginners or professionals: with simple explanations of the basic principles and detailed descriptions of acupuncture points, as well as for quick reference for advanced practitioners. AKUDEX Acupuncture includes: - A comprehensive atlas with all 361 acupuncture points classified according to WHO, plus 48 extra points and clear presentation of the respective point categories. - Ear acupuncture with 180 points - Synopsis of body and ear acupuncture - Basics of TCM - Chinese dietetics with breakdown of more than 150 foods - Evidence-based medicine: summary of meta-analyses, systematic reviews, and selected studies - Guiding Symptoms: Intuitive search of the content you need - Access on laptop, cell phone, and tablet - Offline access to content for 10 days after login Terms and conditions: https://akudex.de/agb Privacy: https://akudex.de/dataprotection
Herbapp
Access and compare information on herbs and formulas from Traditional Chinese Medicine. This tool is for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice or diagnosis.
- Herb information lookup
- Formula comparison
- Traditional Chinese Medicine focus
- Informational reference tool
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Herbapp lets you easily find and compare information about herbs and formulas used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This app should not be used to diagnose or treat. Diagnosis and treatment should be performed by a licensed herbalist.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Herbapp at 5.0 against AKUDEX Acupuncture's 4.5. Herbapp also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). AKUDEX Acupuncture's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. AKUDEX Acupuncture sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Herbapp asks for nothing beyond the download.
Herbapp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of AKUDEX Acupuncture's written reviews are positive against 100% of Herbapp's.
AKUDEX Acupuncture ships an update every 6 months, Herbapp every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AKUDEX Acupuncture | Herbapp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Integrative Medicine Easy UG i.G. | Ievgen Kryvun |
Customer experience
AKUDEX Acupuncture
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In-app purchases
AKUDEX Acupuncture
- AKUDEX monthly subscription$3.491 Month
- AKUDEX annual subscription$32.991 Year
Herbapp
No in-app purchases
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