Extra Acupoints is a professional medical reference app for iOS and Android that maps 952 acupuncture points onto interactive 3D anatomical models.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Practitioners use the app to visualize acupoint locations in 3D, removing the cognitive friction of translating 2D textbook diagrams into clinical practice.
For Acupuncture practitioners, medical students, and professionals specializing in Asian medicine.
What does it look like?
Key features
Interactive 3D models of muscles, bones, and organs with transparency controls.
Catalog of 952 acupoints including source and treatment methods.
Built-in notepad and drawing tools for personalized study.
How much does it cost?
The high, one-time purchase price reflects the specialized, professional-grade nature of the medical reference content.
Velocity
Dormant developmentperformanceShow more...
Extra Acupoints is currently in a zombie state, with the last update occurring 295 days ago. The development history shows a lack of activity across both Android and iOS platforms, with the most recent release limited to a single technical update for memory support. There is no evidence of ongoing maintenance, feature development, or live operations to sustain user engagement.
Who built it?
Kim June-Hyun
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Acupoints for iOS
The Combinations For Acupoint
Hand Acupoints
Master Tung AcupointUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads thrilled. Users appreciate the application provides a positive and satisfying user experience that meets initial expectations for mobile users.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The application provides a positive and satisfying user experience that meets initial expectations for mobile users
1 of 1 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
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Competitive landscape for Extra Acupoints
How's the Medical market?
Extra Acupoints occupies a specialized medical niche, priced significantly above general anatomy apps to reflect its professional-grade content. The lack of recent feature updates (296 days since last update) risks ceding the visual-reference space to more active competitors.
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Key takeaways for Extra Acupoints
Where is it heading?
The professional medical reference market is consolidating around apps that offer both anatomical depth and clinical utility. Extra Acupoints remains advantaged by its specialized acupoint focus, but the lack of recent feature investment risks stagnation against rivals with higher update cadences.
- The nine-month update gap suggests a shift to maintenance mode, which limits the app's ability to compete with more active anatomical reference tools.
- High user satisfaction with the core 3D visualization provides a solid foundation for future feature expansion into clinical study workflows.
The SWOT
- 3D visualization establishes professional category authority
- 952-point database creates a defensible reference moat
- Multi-language support expands international addressable market
- Localized marketing in high-demand Asian medical markets
- Integration of clinical case studies to deepen utility
Next best moves
Ship a clinical case-study module because the current database lacks practical application context → increase retention for students
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The high price point is not a barrier…
Read the full takeFeature gaps
Layered muscle-tissue inspection (available in Anatomy 3D Atlas but absent here)
Since the last report: The app remains in a static maintenance state, with no material changes to its feature set, pricing, or competitive positioning observed between the two reporting periods.
Bottom line
Extra Acupoints maintains a strong professional position through its specialized 3D reference content, but the current maintenance-mode cadence leaves it vulnerable to more active anatomical rivals. Shifting to a case-study integration would unlock higher utility for students, justifying the premium price point.
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- [1] Play Store listing, source
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