Comparison

Massage Maps vs Acupuncture3D

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

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

Massage Maps4 screens
Acupuncture3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Acupuncture3D at none against Massage Maps's 2. Acupuncture3D also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 64%). Massage Maps's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Acupuncture3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for Massage Maps against 3.5 for Acupuncture3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Massage Maps has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Massage Maps's written reviews are positive against 75% of Acupuncture3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Massage Maps ships an update every 5 months, Acupuncture3D every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Massage Maps versus Acupuncture3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMassage MapsAcupuncture3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (13 ratings)3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS127.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB445 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperIvan KorovinLien Le Nedelec

Customer experience

Massage Maps

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

Acupuncture3D

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Massage Maps

One-time2
  • Head • Reflexology$1.99
  • Feet • Reflexology$2.99
None

Acupuncture3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Massage Maps free?
Massage Maps 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, Massage Maps or Acupuncture3D?
Acupuncture3D is rated higher. Massage Maps averages 3.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Acupuncture3D averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Massage Maps or Acupuncture3D have ads?
Massage Maps shows ads; Acupuncture3D does not.
Which is updated more often, Massage Maps or Acupuncture3D?
Massage Maps ships an update every 5 months, and Acupuncture3D every 8 months. Most recently, Massage Maps was updated on October 26, 2026 and Acupuncture3D on October 24, 2026.

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