Comparison

Equine AcuPoints vs Visual Acupuncture 3D

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

Head to head
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

Visual Acupuncture 3D

Explore acupuncture points and meridian pathways with an interactive 3D anatomy model. Study detailed descriptions, search for specific points, and test your knowledge with quizzes. Ideal for learning and reference.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D anatomy model
  • Meridian pathway visualization
  • Acupuncture point location details
  • Textual descriptions for points and meridians
  • Search by point name, function, or indication
  • Quiz and testing features
  • Customizable display options
Features
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Study acupuncture visually and interactively. Get a good feel for the flow of meridian pathways and their (anatomical) point locations. Includes a complete interactive anatomy model (muscles, bones and organs), which can be interactively edited (hide, fade etc). Each acupuncture point, meridian (and anatomical model) contain full textual descriptions, which can be edited and saved. Contains extended searching options; search by acupuncture point name, by function or by indication. All acupuncture point groups are included, along with additional information about each point group. Display options allow to either show the anatomical model, only the skin, hide certain meridians etc. Quiz and test yourself on all included subjects; meridians, acupuncture points and anatomy (muscles, bones, organs). Co-created and checked by TotalHealth(totalhealth.eu) and acupuncture institute located in the Netherlands. Errors cannot always be prevented, if you notice anything, please let us know. Terms of use: https://visualacupuncture3d.app/app/policies/termsofuse.html Privacy policy: https://visualacupuncture3d.app/app/policies/privacypolicy.html

Screenshots

Equine AcuPoints2 screens
Visual Acupuncture 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Visual Acupuncture 3D at Free against Equine AcuPoints's $14.99. Visual Acupuncture 3D also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 38%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Equine AcuPoints's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 13.0). On update cadence, 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

Visual Acupuncture 3D is free to download; Equine AcuPoints costs $14.99 up front. Visual Acupuncture 3D sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Equine AcuPoints asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Visual Acupuncture 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Acupuncture 3D has 150 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 76% of Visual Acupuncture 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Equine AcuPoints ships an update every 3 months, Visual Acupuncture 3D every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Equine AcuPoints versus Visual Acupuncture 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEquine AcuPointsVisual Acupuncture 3D
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)4.6 (150 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.1% of reviews75.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6150 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB243 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTallgrass Animal Acupressure Resources LLCGraphicVizion

Customer experience

Equine AcuPoints

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

Visual Acupuncture 3D

All ratings150 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive75.7%
Neutral8.4%
Negative15.9%

Bugs and requests

Equine AcuPoints

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Visual Acupuncture 3D

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Nervous system toggle not displaying when enabled
  • Body model moves off-screen and doesn't anchor properly
  • Extraordinary points not visible on body model
  • Missing point descriptions (e.g., GB21)
  • Luo-connecting vessel information displays as NA despite being documented
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  • Gallbladder internal pathway not wrapping correctly
  • Support email not functioning
  • Lifetime purchase not fully restoring on account recovery

Requested features

12 requests
  • Female body model option
  • Bendable/movable joints, especially knees
  • More detailed circulatory system (arteries and veins)
  • More comprehensive nervous system display
  • English translations of point names
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  • Pinyin romanization for point names
  • Treatment plan recommendations
  • More muscle groups displayed
  • Chinese language support
  • Quiz options for selective learning (meridians only, partial display)
  • Text selection capability for translation
  • Cross-device purchase synchronization

In-app purchases

None

Equine AcuPoints

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Visual Acupuncture 3D

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$34.991 Year
One-time6
  • Quiz$3.99
  • Point Groups$4.99
  • Extraordinary meridians$4.99
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  • Anatomy Systems$9.99
  • Primary Meridians$13.99
  • Full Version$49.99

Questions

Is Equine AcuPoints free?
Equine AcuPoints costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Visual Acupuncture 3D free?
Visual Acupuncture 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Equine AcuPoints or Visual Acupuncture 3D?
Visual Acupuncture 3D is rated higher. Equine AcuPoints averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Visual Acupuncture 3D averages 4.6 from 150 ratings.
Do Equine AcuPoints or Visual Acupuncture 3D have ads?
Neither Equine AcuPoints nor Visual Acupuncture 3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Equine AcuPoints or Visual Acupuncture 3D?
Equine AcuPoints ships an update every 3 months, and Visual Acupuncture 3D every 2 months. Most recently, Equine AcuPoints was updated on October 15, 2026 and Visual Acupuncture 3D on October 17, 2026.

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