Comparison

Acupet vs Kartei

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

Head to head
About

Acupet

Features
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Acupet is a specialized clinical tool designed for veterinarians and practitioners of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM). The app supports structured assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for small animals such as dogs and cats, as well as horses, rabbits, cattle, and pigs, combining classical TCVM principles with a modern digital workflow. Key Features - Diagnostic Modules Integrated tongue diagnosis, pulse qualities, and Shu- and Mu-point palpation for comprehensive case evaluation. - Case Management Create and manage patient records, document treatments, and track clinical progress over time. - Structured Case Work-up Guided integration of all diagnostic components with a clear clinical summary for individualized therapy planning. - Quick Reference Tools Fast access to point sets, skeletal acupoint maps, and essential diagnostic references. Designed with a focus on clinical accuracy, clarity, and practical usability, this app is suitable for daily clinical practice as well as for education and training in veterinary acupuncture. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Kartei

Features
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Turn good questions into knowledge that stays. Kartei combines your own flashcards with spaced repetition in a focused, native study space for iPhone, iPad and Mac. KNOW WHAT TO STUDY NEXT See which cards are due today. Reveal the answer, rate your recall honestly and let FSRS-6 calculate the next review. Choose your target retention and daily time budget. MAKE CARDS THAT FIT YOUR SUBJECT Create question-and-answer cards, cloze deletions and image occlusions. Add explanations, sources and tags. Organize your knowledge into decks, then find cards with search and filters. GIVE EQUATIONS THEIR SPACE Write mathematical and chemical formulas in TeX. Equations render offline, making Kartei a useful home for physics, calculus, biochemistry and other subjects that need more than plain text. THINK IN YOUR OWN HANDWRITING Write on the front and back of cards with your finger on iPad and iPhone, or with Apple Pencil on iPad. Your strokes stay editable. View and study handwritten cards on Mac. KEEP THE EXPLANATION WITH THE QUESTION Add images, voice recordings, audio, video and PDF attachments to your cards. Bring the material that helps you understand and remember. STUDY LOCALLY. TAKE YOUR COLLECTION WITH YOU. Your collection is stored on your device. Export cards, media and review history together, then import them on another device. Bring existing text cards into Kartei through CSV or TSV. SEE YOUR ACTUAL PROGRESS Track card reviews and the progress of your decks. Choose light or dark mode, and use keyboard shortcuts on Mac to keep your workflow moving. Start with a sample collection covering physics, biochemistry and calculus. Then build your own flashcards for school, university, vocabulary or professional learning. KARTEI PRO Unlimited cards and decks, spaced repetition, formulas, images and export are free. Kartei Pro adds handwriting and sketches, audio and dictation, video and PDF. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription or a one-time purchase. Price and duration are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your Apple subscriptions. A free trial is offered when eligible. Purchases can be restored in the app. Privacy Policy: https://dimar2811.github.io/biohacker-support/kartei/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Acupet4 screens
Kartei4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kartei at every 2 days against Acupet's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Acupet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and Kartei sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Acupet ships an update weekly, Kartei every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Acupet versus Kartei: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcupetKartei
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size48 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJunwei FohrMarc Hammerschmidt

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Acupet

Subscriptions2
  • Ventarix Acupet1 Month trial$17.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$169.991 Year
3 purchases

Kartei

Subscriptions2
  • Kartei Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Kartei Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Kartei Pro Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is Acupet free?
Acupet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kartei free?
Kartei is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Acupet or Kartei have ads?
Neither Acupet nor Kartei shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Acupet or Kartei?
Acupet ships an update weekly, and Kartei every 2 days. Most recently, Acupet was updated on October 31, 2026 and Kartei on October 31, 2026.

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