# I Ching 2: an Oracle

> Ancient Chinese oracle for decision-making and insight. (iPhone/iPad app by Giacomo Tufano.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-ching-2-an-oracle/id305922458 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Giacomo Tufano](https://appshunter.io/developer/294963311)
- Category: Lifestyle, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 24 App Store ratings · 136 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2009-02-24
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-ching-2-an-oracle/id305922458/reviews.md

## What is I Ching 2?

The Ultimate I Ching Reader, this program facilitates the use of the I Ching (or the Book of Changes), an ancient Chinese classic text, as an oracle. The process of consulting it in this way involves determining the hexagram by a method of random generation and then reading the text associated with that hexagram.

The I Ching in itself and the program are localized in English, Italian, French, German and Spanish so that (almost) everyone can easily access the Oracle.

The program, with an easy and streamlined interface will allow you to consult the Oracle for your important (or not important) decisions when you cannot make your mind.
The result can be saved with a title and/or can sent via email to a friend or to yourself for later reading.

The program will permit also to browse signs and lines as in the original book to allow meditation and lateral thinking.

In this excerpt from the wonderful book of Douglas Adams "Mostly Harmless", simply substituting 'I Ching' to 'Astrology' and 'coins and signs' to 'stars and planets', you'll get a very good description of what I Ching is.
"In I Ching the rules happen to be about coins and signs, but they could be about ducks and drakes for all the difference it would make. It's just a way of thinking about a problem which lets the shape of the problem begin to emerge. The more the rules, the tinier the rules, the more arbitrary they are, the better. It's like throwing a handful of fine graphite dust on a piece of paper to see where the hidden indentations are. It lets you see the words that were written on the piece of paper above it that's now been taken away and hidden. The graphite's not important. It's just the means of revealing their indentations. So you see, I Ching's nothing to do with coins and signs. It's just to do with people thinking about people".

The fact that the book track his history to more than two thousand years ago and it is one of the most important books of ancient Chinese culture add to the meaning of it as "way to find what you think".

The program simulates the casting of three coins for six times and then determines the corresponding hexagram.
The "Sign" is the resulting hexagram, with the "changing lines", the lines that are changing from one state to the other.
The text related to this hexagram will represent "the Present", the actual state of the thing. Once a hexagram is determined, each line has been determined as either changing (old) or unchanging (young).
Any line in a hexagram that is old ("changing") adds additional meaning to that hexagram. Those are "the Mutations", the changes that are happening.
Taoist philosophy holds that powerful yin will eventually turn to yang (and vice versa), so a new hexagram is formed by transposing each changing yin line with a yang line, and vice versa. Thus, further insight into the process of change is gained by reading the text of this new hexagram and studying it as the result of the current change. This second hexagram is "the Future" and represents the resulting state after the current change.

## Key features

- I Ching oracle consultation
- Hexagram generation via coin casting simulation
- Interpretation of hexagrams and changing lines
- Multilingual support (English, Italian, French, German, Spanish)
- Save and email consultation results
- Browse signs and lines for meditation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 136)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-ching-2-an-oracle/id305922458/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A Beautiful I Ching App

*2026-05-20, version 8.4.1*

Simple, beautiful, and easy to read. The graphics are clear and elegant, and the app does exactly what I need. It’s honestly amazing that this is free.

### 5/5 — Muy buena app

*2025-07-21, version 8.4.1*

La app funciona muy bien, contenido claro y bien explicado en varios idiomas. Solo le faltaría la posibilidad de buscar en el navegador los oráculos por nombre

### 5/5 — Ottima

*2024-09-23, version 8.4.1*

Perfetta. Fa quello che deve fare. L’unico problema è sorto ultimamente, ovvero con l’aggiornamento a IOS 18, è sparito il widget per la lettura quotidiana automatica. Potreste gentilmente sistemare ? Era veramente fantastico e utile quel widget. Grazie mille.

### 5/5 — Short of Wilhelm

*2023-11-25, version 8.4.1*

I am so appreciative - have been doing the I Ching for over 50 years and love 💗 this app

### 5/5 — Great app for I Ching

*2023-10-29, version 8.4.1*

I recommend this app if you want a simple I Ching selection and reading. It does everything you need. Good job.

### 1/5 — Text too small to be readable

*2023-08-06, version 8.4.1*

The font size is far too small to read, and the app doesn’t support the larger text accessibility setting

### 5/5 — Excellent but I found a tiny mistake!

*2023-06-28, version 8.4.1*

The James Legge version of the I Ching is the supreme version — I am so appreciative of this app

you made one mistake!  

hexagram 14, in the line notes after the line readings, 

it says line 2 where it should say line 1 — the following paragraph that addresses line 2, it seems like a duplicate but it's a typo in the first one 

keep my other review pinned, that made me smile. 

I am only sending this because sending as "suggestions" through the app did not work at all, it would not upload

one typo! haha

### 4/5 — I Ching

*2023-02-24, version 8.4.1*

Perché non c’è la “mutazione?”

### 5/5 — Thanks - well done

*2023-01-30, version 8.4.1*

I have worked with the ☀️I Ching for many many years.  I love that there exists technology that enables me to "take my own temperature " with my phone.  Let's get more of these useful ideas out there.  Change is happening 
And the I Ching endures giving sage direction and no pressure 🥰

### 5/5 — Very on point

*2022-10-17, version 8.4.1*

Love this!  As long as u focus your intent. It confirms what your intuition already knows.

## Frequently asked questions about I Ching 2

### What is this app?

This app is an oracle that facilitates the use of the I Ching, also known as the Book of Changes. It allows users to consult this ancient Chinese classic for guidance on decisions by simulating the process of generating hexagrams and reading their associated texts.

### How does the app generate a hexagram?

The app simulates the traditional method of casting three coins six times. The results of these coin casts are used to determine the lines of a hexagram, which then represents the current state or situation being consulted.

### What kind of insights can I get from this app?

You can gain insights into your current situation and potential changes by interpreting the hexagram generated. The app provides text associated with the hexagram, including information on 'changing lines' and 'mutations,' which offer further depth and understanding.

### Is this app available in multiple languages?

Yes, the app is localized in English, Italian, French, German, and Spanish, making it accessible to a wide range of users who wish to consult the I Ching oracle.

### Can I save or share my consultations?

Yes, the app allows you to save your consultation results with a title for later reading. You can also send the results via email to yourself or a friend.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.4.1 — 2019-10-22

New dark color theme.

### 8.4.0 — 2019-10-14

Support for new iOS version and dark mode.
Standalone watchOS app

### 8.3.7 — 2019-01-17

Support for new devices (phones, iPad and watches)

### 8.3.6 — 2018-05-18

Fixes to watch app

### 8.3.5 — 2018-04-17

Small fixes to both watchOS and iOS versions

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