Comparison

Acupuncture3D vs iáomai

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

Head to head
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

iáomai

This app provides tools for studying and working in health and wellness professions, focusing on acupuncture, shiatsu, and anatomy. It facilitates a digital system for knowledge exchange and aims to foster multidisciplinary collaboration for patient care.

Highlights
  • Acupuncture and Shiatsu tools
  • Anatomy study resources
  • Medical record management
  • Cross-platform support (PC, tablet, smartphone)
  • Knowledge exchange platform
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
Features
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Acupuncture, Shiatsu, Anatomy and Medical Records app for PCs, tablets and smartphones Iáomai is a platform that aims to produce support tools for study and work for students and health and wellness professionals. Through the creation of apps, services, websites and dedicated support, we build a digital system in which users can study, work and exchange information. Imagine a future in which specialists, teachers and students are involved in the common goal of building a system of shared knowledge intended for the care of the person. A system in which rivalries between disciplines are overcome and indeed all compete together in the search for a therapeutic and multidisciplinary unit. Iáomai is a word of ancient Greek that means "to remedy a disease with medical or medicinal treatment", including for us in a broad sense all treatments aimed at restoring health and balance. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.iaomai.app/en/info/privacy.php

Screenshots

Acupuncture3D4 screens
iáomai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Acupuncture3D at 75% against iáomai's 0%. Acupuncture3D also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 29) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). iáomai's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. iáomai sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Acupuncture3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iáomai holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Acupuncture3D's written reviews are positive against 0% of iáomai's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Acupuncture3D ships an update every 8 months, iáomai every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Acupuncture3D versus iáomai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcupuncture3Diáomai
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size445 MB271 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperLien Le NedelecChristian Iallonardi

Customer experience

Acupuncture3D

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

iáomai

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Acupuncture3D

No in-app purchases

26 purchases

iáomai

Subscriptions14
  • ReflexologyMap (monthly)1 Month trial2 variants$3.991 Month
  • ShiatsuMap (monthly)1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Medical file (monthly)1 Month trial2 variants$6.991 Month
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  • AcupointsMap (monthly)1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • AuriculoMap (monthly)1 Month trial2 variants$8.991 Month
  • ReflexologyMap (conventional)1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • ReflexologyMap (annual)1 Month trial$24.991 Year
  • ShiatsuMap (conventional)1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Medical file (conventional)1 Month trial$34.991 Year
  • ShiatsuMap (annual)1 Month trial$34.991 Year
  • AuriculoMap (conventional)1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • AP (annuale)1 Month trial$49.001 Year
  • AcupointsMap (annual)1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • AuriculoMap (annual)1 Month trial$49.991 Year
One-time12
  • ShiatsuMap Light$0.99
  • Diagnostic Insight 10$11.99
  • Diagnostic Insight 30$24.99
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  • ShiatsuMap PRO Masunaga$25.00
  • ShiatsuMap PRO Namikoshi$34.99
  • Diagnostic Insight 60$34.99
  • Medical file$45.00
  • ShiatsuMap PRO Chinese$49.00
  • ReflexologyMap$69.00
  • ShiatsuMap$99.99
  • AuriculoMap$119.00
  • AcupointsMap$129.00

Questions

Is Acupuncture3D free?
Acupuncture3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iáomai free?
iáomai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Acupuncture3D or iáomai?
iáomai is rated higher. Acupuncture3D averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while iáomai averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Acupuncture3D or iáomai have ads?
Neither Acupuncture3D nor iáomai shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Acupuncture3D or iáomai?
Acupuncture3D ships an update every 8 months, and iáomai every 6 weeks. Most recently, Acupuncture3D was updated on October 24, 2026 and iáomai on October 24, 2026.

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