# asktao — Daoist Culture Companion

> Daoist Culture Companion (iPhone/iPad app by 永翔 王.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asktao/id6770965273 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [永翔 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887750811)
- Category: Reference, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 102 MB
- Languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and 7 more
- Released: 2026-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asktao/id6770965273/reviews.md

## What is asktao?

asktao is a Daoist culture and self-reflection app for adults.

The app introduces Daoist classics, quiet sitting, core terms, historical figures, yin-yang, the five elements, bagua symbolism, and talisman traditions through a calm daily experience. It is designed to help you slow down and build a small personal ritual around culture, stillness, and self-observation.

Key features:
- Today's Lesson: a daily Daoist text, plain-language explanation, reflection prompts, and one small practice.
- Themed Study Paths: connect classics, terms, figures, discussion, and ritual objects into focused learning paths.
- Quiet Sitting: the Daoist character enters a sitting state with calm music for a short reflective pause.
- Daoist Culture Hall: learn yin-yang, the five elements, bagua, Daoist figures, ritual objects, and seasonal ideas.
- Terms and Figures: understand ideas such as wu-wei, stillness, yin-yang, and five-element relations through concise explanations.
- Daoist Animation: original character animation presents greeting, quiet sitting, and ritual-inspired cultural scenes.
- Talisman Culture: explore digital talismans as cultural objects and virtual collectibles.
- One Thought, One Talisman: write one concern from today to create a saveable and shareable cultural reflection card linked to a talisman theme.
- Cultural Lot Poems: draw a lot poem as a self-reflection prompt, with Daoist character animation and a reading focused on context, rhythm, and one practical step.
- Five-Element Card: enter birth date and hour to view element balance, a five-year energy curve, and a related talisman culture recommendation.
- Sign in with Apple: optional record binding; guest use is supported.

asktao offers digital talismans as in-app purchases. Prices are shown by the App Store. Talismans are virtual cultural-experience items and do not guarantee health, wealth, safety, career, relationships, or other real-world outcomes.

This app is for traditional culture, entertainment, and self-reflection only. It does not provide medical, legal, financial, psychological, investment, marriage, employment, immigration, or other professional advice.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 镇宅符 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Safe Passage Talisman | $0.99 | one-time |
| Five Thunder Talisman | $2.99 | one-time |
| Prosperity Talisman | $0.99 | one-time |
| Misfortune-Resolving Talisman | $0.99 | one-time |
| Harmony Talisman | $0.99 | one-time |
| 开运符 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bodyguard Talisman | $0.99 | one-time |
| Longevity Blessing Talisman | $0.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3 — 2026-06-27

Version 3.3 adds One Thought, One Talisman, cultural lot-poem reflection, and new Daoist character animation. It also improves talisman recommendations, analytics, and multilingual wording.

### 3.2 — 2026-06-24

Version 3.2 adds a global Daoist temple guide with map browsing, tiered presentation, deeper history, deity context, and non-photographic cultural illustrations. It also strengthens Firebase analytics release checks and local dSYM retention.

### 2.0 — 2026-06-12

Version 2.0 reframes the home screen around Daoist culture and self-reflection, with daily lessons, a seven-day starter path, quiet sitting, Dao Discussion, and clearer talisman culture notes before purchase. Arabic and right-to-left language support are now included.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-06-05

Adds Arabic language support with right-to-left layout, plus localized Daily Learning, Dao Discussion, talisman descriptions, and symbolic five-element reflection.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-03

No release notes.

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