Acupuncture3D vs Chrono
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Interactive 3D anatomy model
- Acupuncture point details
- Channel visualization
- Chinese pronunciation audio
- Pathology and syndrome files
- Personal note-taking
- Multiple nomenclature systems
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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.
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.
- Calculates principle acupuncture points
- Supports LingGuiBaFa method
- Supports FeiTengBaFa method
- Supports ZiWuLiuZhuNaZiFa method
- Supports ZiWuLiuZhuNaJiaFa method
- Supports 1-4-2-5-3-0 Method
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Acupuncture3D | Chrono |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 76.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 445 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Lien Le Nedelec | Cheng-Ta Hsieh |
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In-app purchases
Acupuncture3D
No in-app purchases
Chrono
No in-app purchases






