Comparison

Acupuncture3D vs AcuRhythm Acupuncture

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

AcuRhythm Acupuncture

This app provides tools for Traditional East Asian Medicine practitioners, including chrono-acupuncture calculations, channel references, and BaZi charts. It offers practical features for daily use, with advanced options available in a Pro version.

Highlights
  • Chrono-acupuncture calculations
  • Channel reference information
  • Yi Jing point selection
  • BaZi charts
  • Daily open points
  • Built-in metronome
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Traditional knowledge. Practical tools. AcuRhythm Free introduces chrono-acupuncture calculations, channel reference information, Yi Jing point selection and BaZi charts for Traditional East Asian Medicine practitioners. Features marked with * only available in the AcuRhythm Pro. Some features are available in Free with restrictions, as noted below. DAILY OPEN POINTS AND CHRONO-ACUPUNCTURE Explore open points using traditional methods: • Na Zi Fa • Zi Wu Liu Zhu, including Midnight–Noon Ebb–Flow and Adopting Stems • Same Clan points* • Husband/Wife points* • Inter-Generation points, changing every 24 minutes* • Wei Qi Clock* • Ling Gui Ba Fa — primary point included; paired point* • Fei Teng Ba Fa — Eight Techniques of Soaring* • Seasonal point selection using the Five Shu points, with full channel coverage* • Manaka’s Daily Biorhythmic phases, with full channel coverage* Use local clock time or solar time calculated using manually entered longitude. Automatic device location and town/city search require Pro*. Unrestricted date selection is available in Pro*. YI JING POINT SELECTION Explore acupuncture point selection through the Yi Jing (I Ching), using favourable and seasonal hexagrams. Free includes the Lung and Large Intestine channels. Access to all channels requires Pro*. CHANNEL REFERENCE TOOLS Browse point information by channel, including: • Yuan-Source, Luo-Connecting and Xi-Cleft points • Five Shu and Entry/Exit points • Five Element approaches, including Korean Sa-Am Four Needle techniques • Additional Sa-Am Cold/Heat techniques* • Dr Richard Tan’s Five Systems • Dr Chao Chen’s Six Channel ZangFu Method BAZI CHARTS AND BIORHYTHMS View and compare BaZi Four Pillars charts for two selected dates. Explore Heavenly Stems, Earthly Branches, Hidden Stems and Ten Gods. Expand your charts with Pro: • Five Elements balance chart* • Stems and Branches relationship charts* • Non-Traditional charts* • Four Pillars and Seasonal Qi overview charts* View biorhythm charts and save up to three birth-data records in Free. Unlimited saved birth-data records require Pro*. MAKE IT YOUR OWN • Customise channel names and abbreviations • Choose your theme colour and dark or system appearance* • Reorder groups on the Daily, Channel and Biorhythm screens* • Save and manage up to three birth-data records • Save unlimited birth-data records* • Export and import settings and saved birth data for backup* BUILT-IN METRONOME Use the metronome for Dr Manaka-style treatments. Free includes Lung and Large Intestine presets and custom tempo selection. All channel presets and saved metronome preferences require Pro*. Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Simplified Chinese. * Only available in the AcuRhythm Pro app.

Screenshots

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AcuRhythm Acupuncture4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AcuRhythm Acupuncture at 5.0 against Acupuncture3D's 3.5. AcuRhythm Acupuncture also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). Acupuncture3D's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AcuRhythm Acupuncture holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Acupuncture3D ships an update every 8 months, AcuRhythm Acupuncture monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Acupuncture3D versus AcuRhythm Acupuncture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcupuncture3DAcuRhythm Acupuncture
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size445 MB40 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLien Le NedelecWilliam Roscoe

In-app purchases

None

Acupuncture3D

No in-app purchases

None

AcuRhythm Acupuncture

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Acupuncture3D free?
Acupuncture3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AcuRhythm Acupuncture free?
AcuRhythm Acupuncture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Acupuncture3D or AcuRhythm Acupuncture?
AcuRhythm Acupuncture is rated higher. Acupuncture3D averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while AcuRhythm Acupuncture averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Acupuncture3D or AcuRhythm Acupuncture have ads?
AcuRhythm Acupuncture shows ads; Acupuncture3D does not.
Which is updated more often, Acupuncture3D or AcuRhythm Acupuncture?
Acupuncture3D ships an update every 8 months, and AcuRhythm Acupuncture monthly. Most recently, Acupuncture3D was updated on November 1, 2026 and AcuRhythm Acupuncture on October 30, 2026.

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