Comparison

iTherapySmartCure vs Acupuncture3D

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

Head to head
About

iTherapySmartCure

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
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Therapysmartcure app provides individual Ear Acupuncture maps to help painful body areas and many health conditions by placing your headphone bud on the indicated points while the app emits sound/vibration. This may promote feelings of well being. iTherapySmartCure also provides vibro massage through your favorite speakers over body areas and/or headphone buds at ear reflex points. May promote relaxation and feelings of well being. “Auriculotherapy is a health care modality in which the external surface of the ear (auricle) is stimulated to alleviate pathological conditions in other parts of the body.” (Olsen) Full Version Ear Acupuncture Points: Headache, Sinus, TMJ,Neck, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist,Hand, Finger, Mid back, Low back, Buttock, Hip, Knee, Foot, Ankle, Heel, Toe DISLAIMER: The therapy is not intended to replace the medical advice, diagnosis, or recommendations of your physician or healthcare provider. This site makes no claims that this therapy will cure disease. SUBSCRIPTION AUTO-RENEWAL • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable

About

Acupuncture3D

Explore a detailed 3D human anatomy model to learn acupuncture points, their locations, functions, and therapeutic indications. Access pronunciation guides, pathology files, and personal note-taking features. Supports multiple nomenclature systems and languages.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D anatomy model
  • Acupuncture point details
  • Channel visualization
  • Chinese pronunciation audio
  • Pathology and syndrome files
  • Personal note-taking
  • Multiple nomenclature systems
Features
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Acupuncture 3D | Practice and learn acupuncture in 3D # 3D model in real time : Intuitive and interactive control with real time 3D : turn, zoom, move instantly ! We created Acupuncture 3D with a technology used for video games to ensure a 3D fluid, fun and fast presentation of the data. Whether with your fingers on a tablet or moving a computer mouse you have a high degree of interactivity. # Visualizing the points : Browse a 3D representation of the human body, then click on a point to discover : - its name and Chinese character - its translation - its anatomical localization and properties - its functions - its therapeutic indications and more. Learn the points by function using specific menu functions (eg : Xi-cleft points, Tian points, Yuan-source points and more). # Visualize the channel's courses : - 12 Jing Mai - 12 Jing Jin - 12 Jing Luo - 12 Jing Bie - 8 extraordinary vessels / Qi Jing Ba Mai - 6 Stages patterns - Associated organs # Chinese pronunciation : Facilitate the learning of the exact Chinese pronunciation of the names of the points and the 12 main Channels with an authentic Chinese voice audio recording. # Pathology / syndrome files : Discover our many pathology and syndrome files which enable you to connect theory with practice. You will find explanations and advice. This database is updated annually, expanding the content on an ongoing basis. You can also add your personal notes. # Personal notes : You can write your own personal notes relating to each acupuncture point, pathology/syndrome, or channel and save them with the relevant record in your Acupuncture3D for future reference. They will be synchronized with your account in the cloud for your permanent access and protection against computer loss, system breakdown or other local cause. # The choice of nomenclature : You can choose between 3 different systems of nomenclature : - French, ie: 1P ZONGFU - English, ie: LU1 ZONGFU - International, ie: FE1 ZONGFU This will allow you to adapt your software to your personal background and preferences, while also facilitating your understanding of international conventions. # Choice of Language : You now have the free option of one-click selection between French and English. # Search Engine : You can use the Search Engine to immediately locate : - any acupuncture point by name - any Channel by name - any pathology/syndrome record by keyword # Annexes : Two data tables are available: - the 5 phases/elements - a table of the key points Plus 6 new appendices which summarize in tabular form some of the major themes of Chinese medicine, including: "Qi", "Blood", "Nutrition", "Liquids", "Psychology" and The Marvelous Vessels (also known as the Strange Flows or Extraordinary Meridians). # Automatic Updates : We regularly add content to the points, channels and pathology files. This content is automatically updated when your device is connected to the Internet.

Screenshots

iTherapySmartCure4 screens
Acupuncture3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iTherapySmartCure at 4.7 against Acupuncture3D's 3.5. iTherapySmartCure also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (13 vs 2). Acupuncture3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

Both are free to download. iTherapySmartCure sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Acupuncture3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iTherapySmartCure holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTherapySmartCure has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of iTherapySmartCure's written reviews are positive against 75% of Acupuncture3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTherapySmartCure ships an update every 3 weeks, Acupuncture3D every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iTherapySmartCure versus Acupuncture3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTherapySmartCureAcupuncture3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB445 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEnergetic Health and Research CenterLien Le Nedelec

Customer experience

iTherapySmartCure

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Acupuncture3D

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iTherapySmartCure

Subscriptions2
  • Full Version7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Professional Version$6.991 Month
None

Acupuncture3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iTherapySmartCure free?
iTherapySmartCure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Acupuncture3D free?
Acupuncture3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iTherapySmartCure or Acupuncture3D?
iTherapySmartCure is rated higher. iTherapySmartCure averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Acupuncture3D averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do iTherapySmartCure or Acupuncture3D have ads?
Neither iTherapySmartCure nor Acupuncture3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTherapySmartCure or Acupuncture3D?
iTherapySmartCure ships an update every 3 weeks, and Acupuncture3D every 8 months. Most recently, iTherapySmartCure was updated on October 23, 2026 and Acupuncture3D on September 25, 2026.

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