Comparison

AKUDEX Acupuncture vs Herbapp

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Herb information lookup
  • Formula comparison
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine focus
  • Informational reference tool
Features
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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.

Screenshots

AKUDEX Acupuncture4 screens
Herbapp4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AKUDEX Acupuncture versus Herbapp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAKUDEX AcupunctureHerbapp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB54 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperIntegrative Medicine Easy UG i.G.Ievgen Kryvun

Customer experience

AKUDEX Acupuncture

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

Herbapp

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AKUDEX Acupuncture

Subscriptions2
  • AKUDEX monthly subscription$3.491 Month
  • AKUDEX annual subscription$32.991 Year
None

Herbapp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AKUDEX Acupuncture free?
AKUDEX Acupuncture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Herbapp free?
Herbapp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AKUDEX Acupuncture or Herbapp?
Herbapp is rated higher. AKUDEX Acupuncture averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Herbapp averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do AKUDEX Acupuncture or Herbapp have ads?
Herbapp shows ads; AKUDEX Acupuncture does not.
Which is updated more often, AKUDEX Acupuncture or Herbapp?
AKUDEX Acupuncture ships an update every 6 months, and Herbapp every 5 months. Most recently, AKUDEX Acupuncture was updated on November 7, 2026 and Herbapp on November 3, 2026.

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