Habit Versions vs Acupuncture Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Habit Versions
This app helps you understand and refine your habits by tracking their evolution over time. It utilizes a habit loop framework and habit stacking to build lasting routines, with organized daily views and beautiful progress tracking.
- Track habit evolution
- Habit loop framework
- Habit stacking
- Organized by day
- Visual progress tracking
- Flexible check-ins
- Data export
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Habit Versions is the habit tracker that grows with you. Unlike other apps that just count streaks, we help you understand why habits stick — and refine them over time. TRACK HOW YOUR HABITS EVOLVE Your habits aren't static. What works today might need adjustment tomorrow. Habit Versions lets you track changes to your routines over time, so you can see what's working and learn from what isn't. It's version control for your life. THE HABIT LOOP FRAMEWORK Based on proven behavioral science, every habit includes four components: Cue, Craving, Response, and Reward. Understanding this loop is the key to building habits that last. Refine each element and watch your consistency improve. HABIT STACKING Link habits together to build powerful routines. Complete your morning meditation, and you'll be prompted to start your exercise. Chain small wins into unstoppable momentum. ORGANIZED BY YOUR DAY Categorize habits by Morning, Afternoon, Evening, or Anytime. See exactly what's on your plate for each part of the day without feeling overwhelmed. BEAUTIFUL PROGRESS TRACKING • Visual heatmaps show your consistency at a glance • Streak tracking keeps you motivated • Detailed statistics reveal your strongest habits • Check-in notes let you reflect on each day FEATURES • Daily, weekly, and custom scheduling • Flexible check-ins (track water intake, workouts, or any countable goal) • Rest days built in — because recovery matters • Dark mode throughout • No account required — your data stays on your device • Export your data anytime Whether you're building your first habit or refining your tenth, Habit Versions gives you the tools to understand your behavior and make lasting change. Start your journey today. Your future self will thank you.
Acupuncture Tools
This app provides acupuncturists with a comprehensive suite of tools for TCM, Five Element, and Dr. Tan's Balance Method. It includes AI pattern determination, symptom and condition indexes, and substance searches. Offline functionality ensures accessibility for practitioners.
- AI pattern determination
- Symptom and condition indexes
- Five Element theory tools
- Dr. Tan's Balance Method calculations
- Substance search (salts, homeopathy, Ayurveda, TCM foods)
- Offline functionality
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This App has tools that are useful to acupuncturists, both from a TCM, "Five Element" (5E), Japanese and Dr Tan background. a) For TCM there is a simple list of point categories like Yuan Source, Xi Cleft, Shu Points. It also has an AI Chat service which helps determine involved patterns. It also has a BaGua AI service, though this is in Beta. There are pages for: * Sign and Symptoms. * Pathology Diagrams * Extraordinary Channels * Conditions Points (a large index) b) For Five Elements it has tools for the following theories: * Transfer of Qi, * Four Needles, * Aggressive Energy, * Possession, * Husband-Wife, * Entry-Exit blocks. c) Dr. Richard Tan's acupuncture system, often referred to as "Balance Method" or "Dr. Tan's Balance Method," is a unique approach to acupuncture that focuses on achieving quick and effective results. Dr. Tan's Balance Method is known for its systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment, often resulting in quick pain relief and improvement in various conditions. It combines traditional Chinese medicine principles with modern insights into the body's energy systems. This app calculates global balance, seasonal balance and meridian conversion. Once installed, no internet connection is necessary. The app is created in the spirit of generosity of Dr Tan. d) Substances - salts, homeopathy, Ayurveda and TCM foods. There is a search engine that searches across all these categories. The substances are not harmful. TCM foods and Ayrveda substances can be bought in supermarkets. Do let me know if there are other calculations that might benefit acupuncturists.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Acupuncture Tools at none against Habit Versions's 2. Acupuncture Tools also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Habit Versions's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Habit Versions sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Acupuncture Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Habit Versions against 5.0 for Acupuncture Tools. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Habit Versions ships an update weekly, Acupuncture Tools every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Habit Versions | Acupuncture Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Studio Next Ltd | Jon Loken |
Customer experience
Habit Versions
Acupuncture Tools
In-app purchases
Habit Versions
- Monthly Premium Subscription$4.991 Month
- Yearly Premium Subscription$19.991 Year
Acupuncture Tools
No in-app purchases
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