Comparison

Acupuncture3D vs Chrono

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

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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.

About

Chrono

This app calculates principle acupuncture points based on the time of day. It supports several established chrono-acupuncture methods for both practitioners and health-conscious individuals.

Highlights
  • Calculates principle acupuncture points
  • Supports LingGuiBaFa method
  • Supports FeiTengBaFa method
  • Supports ZiWuLiuZhuNaZiFa method
  • Supports ZiWuLiuZhuNaJiaFa method
  • Supports 1-4-2-5-3-0 Method
Features
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Are you an acupuncturist? Or would you like to be healthier? This app computes the principle acupuncture points for anytime of the day. Chrono-Acupuncture Methods Available: - LingGuiBaFa - FeiTengBaFa - ZiWuLiuZhuNaZiFa - ZiWuLiuZhuNaJiaFa - 1-4-2-5-3-0 Method

Screenshots

Acupuncture3D4 screens
Chrono4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chrono at 5.0 against Acupuncture3D's 3.5. Chrono also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). Acupuncture3D's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chrono holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Acupuncture3D's written reviews are positive against 76% of Chrono's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Acupuncture3D ships an update every 8 months, Chrono every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Acupuncture3D versus Chrono: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcupuncture3DChrono
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews76.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size445 MB44 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperLien Le NedelecCheng-Ta Hsieh

Customer experience

Acupuncture3D

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

Chrono

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Acupuncture3D

No in-app purchases

None

Chrono

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Acupuncture3D free?
Acupuncture3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chrono free?
Chrono is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Acupuncture3D or Chrono?
Chrono is rated higher. Acupuncture3D averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Chrono averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Acupuncture3D or Chrono have ads?
Neither Acupuncture3D nor Chrono shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Acupuncture3D or Chrono?
Acupuncture3D ships an update every 8 months, and Chrono every 3 months. Most recently, Acupuncture3D was updated on October 24, 2026 and Chrono on October 26, 2026.

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