Comparison

iáomai vs 3D Acu

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

Head to head
About

iáomai

This app provides tools for studying and working in health and wellness professions, focusing on acupuncture, shiatsu, and anatomy. It facilitates a digital system for knowledge exchange and aims to foster multidisciplinary collaboration for patient care.

Highlights
  • Acupuncture and Shiatsu tools
  • Anatomy study resources
  • Medical record management
  • Cross-platform support (PC, tablet, smartphone)
  • Knowledge exchange platform
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
Features
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Acupuncture, Shiatsu, Anatomy and Medical Records app for PCs, tablets and smartphones Iáomai is a platform that aims to produce support tools for study and work for students and health and wellness professionals. Through the creation of apps, services, websites and dedicated support, we build a digital system in which users can study, work and exchange information. Imagine a future in which specialists, teachers and students are involved in the common goal of building a system of shared knowledge intended for the care of the person. A system in which rivalries between disciplines are overcome and indeed all compete together in the search for a therapeutic and multidisciplinary unit. Iáomai is a word of ancient Greek that means "to remedy a disease with medical or medicinal treatment", including for us in a broad sense all treatments aimed at restoring health and balance. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.iaomai.app/en/info/privacy.php

About

3D Acu

Features
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※Japanese and simplified Chinese fonts are required. "Meridian Points 3D" Explanation Explanation of each button ◎The "Acu point 1" shows the acupoint names and the names of the muscles and bones required for the acupuncture points.Even if you select the acupuncture point list box, the image does not move. Please use this as a memorandum. ◎The "Acu point 2" is a model with WHO acupuncture point numbers listed. ◎The "Acu point 3 do not include acupuncture point names. For memory confirmation. ◎"Extra Acupoint(奇穴)" The Extra Acupoint listed are from Japan's "Meridian Points Overview". The location of the Extra Acupoint is explained below.Even if you select the acupuncture point list box, the image does not move. Please use this as a memorandum. ◎"2D Acu Point" Here is a 2d image showing the location of the acupuncture points. ◎"3D R.VIEW" rotates the model. About images and text ◎The size of the text is set to the extent that it can be read when, for example, the entire head is enlarged, so the size may vary depending on the part of the head. The letters are pasted onto the 3D model as a texture, so please note that distortion may occur depending on the angle from which you view the image About the position and name of acupuncture points The locations of acupuncture points are drawn as accurately as possible, but the locations of the bones and muscles are rough, such as the 2 B-cun location of "Neiguan" in "2 B-cun above the palmar transverse crest of the hand joint". The connection of the Gallbladder meridian from "肩井" to "淵腋'' has been omitted at this time. Operation Please note that it takes some getting used to in order to move the 3D model freely. To close the 3D screen, press the "X" button. Flick cannot be used. ◎The screen is facing forward at startup. Pinch out and in to zoom in and out. Rotation can be done by dragging (moving a finger on the screen). ◎To move the 3D human body, place two fingers on it at the same time. If you keep your fingers on the object for 2~3 seconds without moving it, the object will be able to move. The response is a little slow. About buttons ◎If you lose sight of the human model during an operation, press the "x" button to reopen the model. ◎"rainbow" button - you can change the background color according to your preference. ◎" hand" button - returns to the initial position. In this case, the axis of rotation is the center of the human body. ◎Double-tap the screen to face forward in the same way, but the axis will not be centered. If you double-tap the screen during an operation, please use the "Close" button to reopen the screen or move the model's position. ◎If the human body is tilted and cannot be returned, press the "Close" button once to reopen the model. ◎"U(up)", "D(down)", "L(left)", and "R(right)" will move the human body model. Left/Right" moves the model as seen from the model. [References] WHO Standard acupuncture Point Locations In the Western Pacific region.2009 A proposed standard international acupuncture nomenclature Report of a WHO Scientific Group.1991

Screenshots

iáomai4 screens
3D Acu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iáomai at Free against 3D Acu's $9.99. iáomai also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). 3D Acu's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads 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

iáomai is free to download; 3D Acu costs $9.99 up front. iáomai sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 3D Acu asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iáomai ships an update every 6 weeks, 3D Acu every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iáomai versus 3D Acu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteriáomai3D Acu
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size271 MB113 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperChristian Iallonardikouichi hashimoto

In-app purchases

10 purchases

iáomai

Subscriptions7
  • ReflexologyMap (monthly)1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Medical file (monthly)1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • AcupointsMap (monthly)1 Month trial$7.991 Month
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  • AuriculoMap (monthly)1 Month trial$8.991 Month
  • ReflexologyMap (annual)1 Month trial$24.991 Year
  • AcupointsMap (annual)1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • AuriculoMap (annual)1 Month trial$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Diagnostic Insight 10$11.99
  • Diagnostic Insight 30$24.99
  • Diagnostic Insight 60$34.99
None

3D Acu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iáomai free?
iáomai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Acu free?
3D Acu costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iáomai or 3D Acu have ads?
Neither iáomai nor 3D Acu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iáomai or 3D Acu?
iáomai ships an update every 6 weeks, and 3D Acu every 10 months. Most recently, iáomai was updated on November 7, 2026 and 3D Acu on October 27, 2026.

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