Comparison

Equine AcuPoints vs Acupuncture Points

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

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About

Equine AcuPoints

This app serves as a portable reference for equine acupressure practitioners. It provides clear images of meridians, detailed acupoint information, and suggested points for common conditions, aiding in on-site diagnosis and treatment.

Highlights
  • 12 Major Meridians on a horse
  • Acupoint location and energetics
  • Point classification listings
  • Commonly used acupoints for conditions
  • Detailed acupoint functions
Features
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Equine AcuPoints It is a working tool, a study tool & an essential piece of equipment for any practitioner in the field right in the palm of your hand. Now you can leave your books and charts at home and be out with the horses doing what you do best.   The Tallgrass Equine AcuPoint iApp offers: Clear images of all 12 Major Meridians on a horse Acupoints are easily seen in relation to each other Point Classification listings for easy review Detailed Acupoint Location, Energetics & Functions, and best of all - Commonly used acupoints for specific equine conditions. With the Tallgrass Equine AcuPoint App you can: See all the meridians and point locations Review acupoint energetics & functions Determine acupoint selection on site Be more confident in point location Have suggested acupoints for common equine conditions The Equine AcuPoint app makes every equine practitioner’s job much easier – there is nothing else like it and it is all at your finger tips. It is a win-win for you and the horses!

About

Acupuncture Points

This app serves as a comprehensive reference for acupuncture points, featuring photographic illustrations, detailed anatomical information, and needling instructions. It includes a quiz mode for studying and pre-made treatment protocols for common conditions, making it a powerful tool for students and practitioners.

Highlights
  • Photographic and anatomic illustrations
  • Detailed point information and needling instructions
  • Quiz mode for studying
  • Pre-made treatment protocols
  • Powerful search and navigation
Features
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Acupuncture Mastery Software Video Demo! View it here: http://www.miridiatech.com/products/points/iphone.php "Just wanted to let you know I really like the points program. I am a student in TCM and purchased my iPod because of program like this. I have had this program for 4 weeks and have found it to be an extremely useful study tool. The point pictures are very good and I like the quiz mode very much. I also like that I can add notes specific to my program." -- Shauna Mullinix, Satisfied Customer "Just wanted to thank you and your team for your outstanding customer service! I was so impressed with the speed at which you responded to my email and how helpful you and your team have been in helping me to get the app re-installed." --Louisa Leiserach, Satisfied Customer Points was the first Acupuncture Point reference for iOS, and is still the most complete and professional acupuncture reference for students and practitioners alike. You won't find these great features in any other app: Real human photographic illustrations--not charts
 Anatomic illustrations with landmarks
 Complete meridians and individual points
 Internal branches and musculotendino meridians * Needling information included for every point * Quiz mode helps you master every point quickly—quiz yourself on a single channel, the entire body, or design your own custom quiz. Move point by point up or down the meridian with a quick flick
 Pre-made treatment protocols for over 350 common conditions * Powerful interface takes you right to the specific point you want * All pictures and text are optimized for your screen—large enough to see and read without zooming (of course you can zoom if you want to as well!) Whether you’re an enthusiast, a student, or a busy professional, Acupuncture Points is the fastest, most convenient and most powerful TCM Acupuncture reference ever to fit in your pocket. * Eliminate guesswork with complete information about all 361 numbered points, as well as 40 extra named points * Practice confidently with locations, attributes, functions, cautions, and needling instructions for every point right at your fingertips * Locate each point precisely with "zoomable" photographic illustrations and complete anatomic descriptions (just stretch to zoom in, pinch to zoom out) * Quickly locate the information you need by point number or "flicking" flip chart - just flick left or right to move from point to point. Perfect your knowledge with the randomized quiz feature: Quiz by picture or printed description. Got 5 minutes to kill before a meeting? Between patients? Pump up your acupuncture knowledge with a quick quiz!
 Get started right for practically any condition with over 350 pre-made treatment protocols. Step up to the speed and ease of Points--your always-available, always-convenient source for acupuncture knowledge--right in your pocket.

Screenshots

Equine AcuPoints2 screens
Acupuncture Points4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Acupuncture Points at 90% against Equine AcuPoints's 38%. Acupuncture Points also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (96 vs 6). Equine AcuPoints's advantage is price ($14.99 vs $39.99) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 12.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Equine AcuPoints costs $14.99 and Acupuncture Points $39.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Acupuncture Points holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Acupuncture Points has 96 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Equine AcuPoints's written reviews are positive against 90% of Acupuncture Points's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Equine AcuPoints ships an update every 3 months, Acupuncture Points every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Equine AcuPoints versus Acupuncture Points: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEquine AcuPointsAcupuncture Points
Price$14.99 — better$39.99
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)4.7 (96 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.1% of reviews89.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings696 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB211 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTallgrass Animal Acupressure Resources LLCMiridia Technology, Inc.

Customer experience

Equine AcuPoints

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive38.1%
Neutral23.8%
Negative38.1%

Acupuncture Points

All ratings93 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive89.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative8.5%

Bugs and requests

Equine AcuPoints

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Acupuncture Points

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Menu did not appear when phone was set to zoom view
  • App wipes whatever you are working on if the screen goes dormant
  • Irritating pop-ups requesting for review
  • Purchased app disappeared and had to repurchase

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to create multiple quizzes for different tests
  • Multiple answer choices for quiz questions
  • Ability to increase text size
  • Add picture/sketch for needle insertion direction
  • Include internal points and their relation to energy in 3D model
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  • Option to have app on computer, iPhone, and iPad

In-app purchases

None

Equine AcuPoints

No in-app purchases

None

Acupuncture Points

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Equine AcuPoints free?
Equine AcuPoints costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Acupuncture Points free?
Acupuncture Points costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Equine AcuPoints or Acupuncture Points?
Acupuncture Points is rated higher. Equine AcuPoints averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Acupuncture Points averages 4.7 from 96 ratings.
Do Equine AcuPoints or Acupuncture Points have ads?
Neither Equine AcuPoints nor Acupuncture Points shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Equine AcuPoints or Acupuncture Points?
Equine AcuPoints ships an update every 3 months, and Acupuncture Points every 6 months. Most recently, Equine AcuPoints was updated on November 2, 2026 and Acupuncture Points on November 2, 2026.

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