# Acupuncture Assistant vs Tsubook

The clearest difference is price: Tsubook at Free against Acupuncture Assistant's $14.99. Tsubook also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 64%) and ratings volume (49 vs 11). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Tsubook is free to download; Acupuncture Assistant costs $14.99 up front. Acupuncture Assistant sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tsubook sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.8 for Acupuncture Assistant against 4.9 for Tsubook. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 49 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Acupuncture Assistant's written reviews are positive against 89% of Tsubook's.

Acupuncture Assistant ships an update fortnightly, Tsubook monthly. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Acupuncture Assistant | Tsubook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acupuncture-assistant/id878888782/reviews) | **[4.9 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tsubook/id1099214874/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **49** |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 128 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DPG TECH LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815756504) | [Studio Levart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099214873) |

## What reviewers say

### Acupuncture Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acupuncture-assistant/id878888782)

This medical reference app provides detailed information on 390 acupuncture points, including their Chinese names, meanings, categories, and localized illustrations. It offers a search function based on symptoms and allows users to add personal notes, syncing data across devices.

**Highlights:** 390 acupuncture points with illustrations, Original Chinese names and meanings, Point localization with high-quality images, Point actions and indications, Search by signs, symptoms, and patterns, Add personal notes and sync data, Cross-device compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Montly VIP subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Montly VIP subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Acupuncture Assistant Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### Tsubook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tsubook/id1099214874)

This app provides comprehensive information on Traditional Chinese Medicine, including points, meridians, and diagnostic areas. It features 3D anatomical models and detailed point information, serving as a portable reference and toolbox for practitioners and students.

**Highlights:** 3D human body models, 14 TCM meridians, Masunaga's meridians, Diagnosis areas (Hara and Back), 361 main acupuncture points, Over 600 indications, Advanced point details

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited full content (-50%) | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited full content | $3.99 | per month |
| Upgrade v6 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Masunaga's meridians | $17.99 | one-time |
| Full content v6 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Content v6 +Diag areas | $49.99 | one-time |
| Content v6 +Masunaga | $59.99 | one-time |
| Full content v6 (x2) | $69.99 | one-time |
| Content v6 +Diag areas (x2) | $79.99 | one-time |
| Content v6 +Masunaga (x2) | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Acupuncture Assistant free?

Acupuncture Assistant costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Tsubook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Acupuncture Assistant or Tsubook?

Tsubook is rated higher. Acupuncture Assistant averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Tsubook averages 4.9 from 49 ratings.

### Do Acupuncture Assistant or Tsubook have ads?

Neither Acupuncture Assistant nor Tsubook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Acupuncture Assistant or Tsubook?

Acupuncture Assistant ships an update fortnightly, and Tsubook monthly. Most recently, Acupuncture Assistant was updated on September 21, 2026 and Tsubook on September 21, 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.*