# iTherapySmartCure vs Visual Acupuncture 3D

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Visual Acupuncture 3D at 153 against iTherapySmartCure's 13. iTherapySmartCure's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTherapySmartCure sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Visual Acupuncture 3D sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for iTherapySmartCure against 4.5 for Visual Acupuncture 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Acupuncture 3D has 153 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of iTherapySmartCure's written reviews are positive against 76% of Visual Acupuncture 3D's.

iTherapySmartCure ships an update every 3 weeks, Visual Acupuncture 3D every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTherapySmartCure | Visual Acupuncture 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itherapysmartcure/id566746577/reviews)** | [4.5 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-acupuncture-3d/id1207803208/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **153** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **75.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Energetic Health and Research Center](https://appshunter.io/developer/566746580) | [GraphicVizion](https://appshunter.io/developer/492668041) |

## What reviewers say

### iTherapySmartCure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itherapysmartcure/id566746577)

This app offers ear acupuncture maps to target painful body areas and various health conditions. It uses sound and vibration through headphone buds or speaker vibro-massage to promote well-being and relaxation. The therapy is intended as a complementary modality and not a replacement for medical advice.

**Highlights:** Individual ear acupuncture maps, Targeted pain relief for body areas, Sound and vibration therapy, Vibro massage for relaxation, Full version points list, Auriculotherapy information

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $4.99 | per month |
| Professional Version | $6.99 | per month |


### Visual Acupuncture 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-acupuncture-3d/id1207803208)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Quiz | $3.99 | one-time |
| Point Groups | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extraordinary meridians | $4.99 | one-time |
| Anatomy Systems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Primary Meridians | $13.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🎯 Comprehensive 3D anatomical visualization
- 📚 Detailed point information (location, needling depth, indications, contraindications)
- 🔍 Powerful search functionality by meridian, keyword, and groups
- 🧠 Excellent learning and study tool with quiz feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing and aggressive upselling
- 🔐 Frustrating purchase restoration and cross-platform issues
- 🚫 Limited to male body model only
- 🐛 Legs positioned too close together, difficult to access medial points
- 📵 Poor customer support responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTherapySmartCure free?

iTherapySmartCure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Visual Acupuncture 3D free?

Visual Acupuncture 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iTherapySmartCure or Visual Acupuncture 3D?

iTherapySmartCure is rated higher. iTherapySmartCure averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Visual Acupuncture 3D averages 4.5 from 153 ratings.

### Do iTherapySmartCure or Visual Acupuncture 3D have ads?

Neither iTherapySmartCure nor Visual Acupuncture 3D shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTherapySmartCure or Visual Acupuncture 3D?

iTherapySmartCure ships an update every 3 weeks, and Visual Acupuncture 3D every 2 months. Most recently, iTherapySmartCure was updated on October 23, 2026 and Visual Acupuncture 3D on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*