Comparison

TCM Clinic Aid vs Kamwo E

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

Head to head
About

TCM Clinic Aid

A comprehensive reference tool for Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners and students. It provides detailed information on acupuncture points, herbs, formulas, and diagnosis etiologies, with extensive search and editing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Acupuncture and Auricular points database with images
  • Individual Herbs and Herbal Formulas database
  • Diagnosis Etiologies and symptom-based search
  • Search by pathology, pinyin, English, or Latin names
  • User modification and editing of entries
  • Extensive database of over 1600 points, herbs, and formulas
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TCM Clinic Aid is a reference guide for practitioners and students of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncturist and Herbalist). It should not be used to diagnose ailments or diseases. Diagnosis should be done by a licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist. KEY FEATURES: Search our relational database for: 1. Acupuncture and Auricular points, - Includes images of Acupuncture points. - Includes Chinese characters and pinyin with tonemarks for all Acupuncture points. - Includes images of Auricular points. 2. Individual Herbs and Herbal Formulas, - Includes images of individual herbs. - Includes Chinese characters and pinyin with tonemarks for all Herbs and Herbal Formulas. 3. Diagnosis Etiologies, 4. Search by symptoms and indications. 5. You can also search for a specific diagnosis, formulas, herbs, and points using the following: a. Diagnosis etiologies searched by pathology name, i.e., 'Liver Yang Rising', suggested points, or suggested formulas, b. Formula names searched by pinyin, english name, ingredients, western uses (western ailments it can treat), c. Herb names searched by pinyin, english or botanical (latin), d. Points searched by common name, i.e., 'LI4'. Browse or "drill down" through 1600+ points, herbs, formulas and diagnosis etiology. User modification/editing of auricular, diagnosis, herbs, formulas and points. User adding/deleting of auricular, diagnosis, herbs, formulas, and points. In App Purchases (the following add-ons are not part of the base product, but can be purchased from within Tcm Clinic Aid) 1. Master Tung Points. 2. Wrist/Ankle Acupuncture. 3. Quiz Yourself. 4. Pulse Diagnosis. 5. BYO, Treatment Protocols 6. Community Herb Garden

About

Kamwo E

Features
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E-Script Pro-Shop by Kamwo: Your Next-Generation Herbal Dispensary. Established in 1973, Kamwo has been the beacon for top-tier herbal products on the East Coast. As a forerunner in promoting traditional Chinese medicine, we have consistently bridged tradition with modernity, education, and services catering to both general users and professionals. Now, with the introduction of E-Script Pro-Shop, Kamwo redefines the TCM landscape by perfectly amalgamating technology and age-old practices. This groundbreaking service equips TCM professionals to: Choose with precision: Select from custom prescriptions, granule/capsule orders, raw herbs, and symptom-based comparisons. Profit efficiently: Boost practice profitability with tailored branding, new revenue streams, and reduced shipping expenses. Manage effortlessly: Simplify patient management with easy access to information, refill capabilities, patient notes (TCM Suite), and allergen tracking.

Screenshots

TCM Clinic Aid4 screens
Kamwo E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kamwo E at Free against TCM Clinic Aid's $18.99. Kamwo E also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). TCM Clinic Aid's advantage is chart position (#31 vs unranked). 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

Kamwo E is free to download; TCM Clinic Aid costs $18.99 up front. TCM Clinic Aid sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Kamwo E asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
TCM Clinic Aid versus Kamwo E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCM Clinic AidKamwo E
Price$18.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#31 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size426 MB16 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGary BaranziniMeridian Herbs, Inc.

Bugs and requests

TCM Clinic Aid

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes upon opening or during use
  • App disappears/closes immediately after launch
  • Crashes after in-app purchases
  • Keyboard orientation issues (sideways keypad)
  • Freezing and unresponsive interface
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  • Crashes with specific iOS versions (4.3.3, iOS 5, etc.)
  • Data loss after crashes
  • Search function not working properly
  • Blank pages when using back button
  • Crashes when searching for items not in database
  • Incompatibility with older generation devices
  • Update-related crashes and compatibility issues

Requested features

14 requests
  • iPad support and optimization
  • Point search by number in addition to name
  • Customizable quiz selection (choose specific points/herbs to study)
  • Quiz by herb categories instead of random selection
  • Balance Method and Japanese acupuncture systems (abdominal, Yamamoto scalp, Toyohari)
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  • More detailed point diagrams with interactive features
  • Drug interaction information for herbs
  • Desktop/computer version
  • Adjustable font size settings
  • More comprehensive Master Tung points database
  • Additional formulae and herbal content
  • Pinyin search capability for all features
  • Dark mode option
  • Chart/diagram inclusions

Kamwo E

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

TCM Clinic Aid

One-time11
  • Wrist/Ankle Acupuncture$0.99
  • Community Herb Garden$0.99
  • BYO Tx. Protocols$0.99
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  • Tongue Diagnosis$0.99
  • Pulse Diagnosis$1.99
  • Study Hall Quiz #1$1.99
  • Study Hall Quiz #2$1.99
  • TCM Nutrition$1.99
  • Herb Pronunciation$1.99
  • Master Tung Points$3.99
  • Quiz Yourself$4.99
None

Kamwo E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TCM Clinic Aid free?
TCM Clinic Aid costs $18.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Kamwo E free?
Kamwo E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TCM Clinic Aid or Kamwo E have ads?
Neither TCM Clinic Aid nor Kamwo E shows ads.

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