Comparison

Massage Maps vs Visual Acupuncture 3D

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

Head to head
About

Massage Maps

Explore reflexology charts to understand how specific pressure points on the body correspond to internal organs. This app offers detailed maps and lists of organs and symptoms, aiding in the practice of reflexology for potential health benefits.

Highlights
  • Reflexology charts of body parts
  • Convenient map navigation
  • Multiple body part views
  • Organ and symptom lists
  • Searchable organ/symptom lists
  • Transition from list to map
Features
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Charts of the reflex zones for massage The application is based on the theory of reflexology. Reflexology provides us an effective alternative method of the massage. This method uses pressure techniques on specific areas of the body. These areas reflect real organs. The massage of such reflex zones has a positive impact on your body and health. In some cases it can heal various medical conditions. Main application features • Reflexology charts of different body parts. • Convenient navigation over maps. • Various views of the body part. • Lists of the organs and symptoms for each map. • Search in the lists and transition to the reflex zone on the map.

About

Visual Acupuncture 3D

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
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Study acupuncture visually and interactively. Get a good feel for the flow of meridian pathways and their (anatomical) point locations. Includes a complete interactive anatomy model (muscles, bones and organs), which can be interactively edited (hide, fade etc). Each acupuncture point, meridian (and anatomical model) contain full textual descriptions, which can be edited and saved. Contains extended searching options; search by acupuncture point name, by function or by indication. All acupuncture point groups are included, along with additional information about each point group. Display options allow to either show the anatomical model, only the skin, hide certain meridians etc. Quiz and test yourself on all included subjects; meridians, acupuncture points and anatomy (muscles, bones, organs). Co-created and checked by TotalHealth(totalhealth.eu) and acupuncture institute located in the Netherlands. Errors cannot always be prevented, if you notice anything, please let us know. Terms of use: https://visualacupuncture3d.app/app/policies/termsofuse.html Privacy policy: https://visualacupuncture3d.app/app/policies/privacypolicy.html

Screenshots

Massage Maps4 screens
Visual Acupuncture 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Visual Acupuncture 3D at 4.6 against Massage Maps's 3.5. Visual Acupuncture 3D also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Massage Maps sells 2 one-off in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Visual Acupuncture 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Acupuncture 3D has 154 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Massage Maps's written reviews are positive against 76% of Visual Acupuncture 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Massage Maps ships an update every 5 months, Visual Acupuncture 3D every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Massage Maps versus Visual Acupuncture 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMassage MapsVisual Acupuncture 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (13 ratings)4.6 (154 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews75.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13154 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB243 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperIvan KorovinGraphicVizion

Customer experience

Massage Maps

All ratings13 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.7%

Visual Acupuncture 3D

All ratings150 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive75.7%
Neutral8.4%
Negative15.9%

Bugs and requests

Massage Maps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Visual Acupuncture 3D

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 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
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  • Gallbladder internal pathway not wrapping correctly
  • Support email not functioning
  • Lifetime purchase not fully restoring on account recovery

Requested features

12 requests
  • 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
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  • Pinyin romanization for point names
  • Treatment plan recommendations
  • More muscle groups displayed
  • Chinese language support
  • Quiz options for selective learning (meridians only, partial display)
  • Text selection capability for translation
  • Cross-device purchase synchronization

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Massage Maps

One-time2
  • Head • Reflexology$1.99
  • Feet • Reflexology$2.99
8 purchases

Visual Acupuncture 3D

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$34.991 Year
One-time6
  • Quiz$3.99
  • Point Groups$4.99
  • Extraordinary meridians$4.99
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  • Anatomy Systems$9.99
  • Primary Meridians$13.99
  • Full Version$49.99

Questions

Is Massage Maps free?
Massage Maps 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, Massage Maps or Visual Acupuncture 3D?
Visual Acupuncture 3D is rated higher. Massage Maps averages 3.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Visual Acupuncture 3D averages 4.6 from 154 ratings.
Do Massage Maps or Visual Acupuncture 3D have ads?
Massage Maps shows ads; Visual Acupuncture 3D does not.
Which is updated more often, Massage Maps or Visual Acupuncture 3D?
Massage Maps ships an update every 5 months, and Visual Acupuncture 3D every 2 months. Most recently, Massage Maps was updated on October 26, 2026 and Visual Acupuncture 3D on October 29, 2026.

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