Comparison

Canine Acupuncture Point vs Performer's Edge

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

Head to head
About

Canine Acupuncture Point

This interactive software helps canine acupuncturists study and practice acupoints in dogs. It provides detailed anatomical descriptions, indications, and illustrations for hundreds of transpositional and classical acupoints, aiding in accurate and efficient practice.

Highlights
  • Covers 361 Canine Transpositional Acupoints
  • Covers 77 Canine Classical Acupoints
  • Acupoint Selection by Syndromes and Patterns
  • Electro-Acupuncture Demonstration Video
  • Quick Search for Acupoints
  • Multiple Illustrations per Acupoint
Features
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This interactive software is copyrighted and published by the Chi University. It was designed by Huisheng Xie, DVM, PhD and Cheryl Chrisman, DVM, MS, EdS, ACVIM-Neurology, CVA to assist canine acupuncturists study, review and practice the transpositional and classical acupoints in the dog. Each canine acupoint is accompanied by the Pin Yin name and pronunciation, an anatomical description, the needling method, indications and pictures. Its following contents and features assist the veterinarians to practice acupuncture accurately and efficiently. • Cover all 361 Canine Transpositional Acupoints. • Cover all 77 Canine Classical Acupoints. • Canine Acupoints Selection by Syndromes and Patterns. • Electro-Acupuncture Demonstration Video. • Canine Acupoint Quick Search - find a point in seconds. • Each acupoint described in multiple pictures for better illustration. Over 2,000 licensed veterinarians from more than 70 countries are using this app to study and practice veterinary acupuncture in a daily basis.

About

Performer's Edge

Manage your account, register for classes, and stay updated with important notifications. Access all features conveniently from your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Account management
  • Class registration
  • Receive notifications
  • View class changes
  • Access announcements
  • Event updates
Features
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WELCOME TO PERFORMER'S EDGE The Performer's Edge app allows you to manage your account with ease, including registering for classes. You'll also receive important notifications about class changes, closings, registration openings, special announcements, and upcoming events. The Performer's Edge app is an easy-to-use, on-the-go way to access everything Performer's Edge has to offer right from your smartphone.

Screenshots

Canine Acupuncture Point4 screens
Performer's Edge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Performer's Edge at Free against Canine Acupuncture Point's $109.99. Performer's Edge also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Canine Acupuncture Point's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Performer's Edge is free to download; Canine Acupuncture Point costs $109.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Performer's Edge holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Canine Acupuncture Point ships an update every 40 months, Performer's Edge every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Canine Acupuncture Point versus Performer's Edge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanine Acupuncture PointPerformer's Edge
Price$109.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (4 ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 40 monthsEvery 39 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB47 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperChi UniversityPerformer's Edge

Customer experience

Canine Acupuncture Point

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Performer's Edge

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Canine Acupuncture Point

No in-app purchases

None

Performer's Edge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Canine Acupuncture Point free?
Canine Acupuncture Point costs $109.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Performer's Edge free?
Performer's Edge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Canine Acupuncture Point or Performer's Edge?
Performer's Edge is rated higher. Canine Acupuncture Point averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Performer's Edge averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Canine Acupuncture Point or Performer's Edge have ads?
Neither Canine Acupuncture Point nor Performer's Edge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Canine Acupuncture Point or Performer's Edge?
Canine Acupuncture Point ships an update every 40 months, and Performer's Edge every 39 months. Most recently, Canine Acupuncture Point was updated on November 6, 2026 and Performer's Edge on November 3, 2026.

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