# Tao te Ching Lite — user reviews > 52 indexed App Store user reviews of Tao te Ching Lite by Brian Walker, rated 4.80/5 from 92 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tao-te-ching-lite/id495870722/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tao-te-ching-lite/id495870722.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 83 · 4★ 6 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 2 ## Newest reviews (15 of 52) ### 4/5 — Good translation *2018-10-04, version 2.5.3* I find this translation really cuts to the heart of it. When I had an encounter with reality this version seemed the most in line with what I was experiencing. I find the swiping hard. ### 2/5 — Moving on to another version *2018-03-16, version 2.5* This app used to have a random passage feature. That was excellent for a quick daily dose of wisdom. Unfortunately the author took away that feature so I am looking for another version to download. It was good for a period, but it’s time to move on as there are better versions out there. Thanks to the author for his efforts never the less. ### 4/5 — Very good *2017-07-26, version 2.4.4* Good fun but the Tao should be free and limitless- but ultimately it is a value for money in the end ### 5/5 — Up to date and perceptive translation for small pit reading *2017-06-22, version 2.4.4* Up to date and perceptive translation Great for pondering in small bits ### 5/5 — Amazing experience!! *2017-04-18, version 2.4.4* I love this app and use it all the time. I love the look and feel. (: ### 5/5 — GREAT Source *2017-01-29, version 2.4.4* My focus is content, not form, however the interface is acceptable. I recommend this source. ### 4/5 — Lao Tzu's timeless wisdom *2016-12-02, version 2.4.4* I have the physical copy of the Tao Te Ching by the same author, and it's not word-for-word the same, but that really doesn't matter. I use this daily to meditate and for when I need some insight. I've read several translation and this is one of my favorite ones! ### 2/5 — Good translation but not totally free! *2016-08-07, version 2.4.4* They say it's free and then some of the chapters are not complete because they want money! They should mention that in its introduction that full version is not free! ### 5/5 — Lovely app brings the wisdom of the dao *2016-07-07, version 2.4.1* One of my all time favorite apps. Easy to use and you can select a random passage from the dao or read it in order. So simple and so perfect in every way. ### 5/5 — Tao te ching *2016-04-20, version 2.4.1* Very positive and excellent advice comparable to all religious teachings. I read one every day. Follow the Tao. ### 5/5 — Very Insightful App *2016-04-17, version 2.4.1* I enjoy having this app with me every day. It is easy to use, pleasing to the eye and reliable. This version is also quite easy to understand. The interpretation adheres to the true intent of Tao. ### 5/5 — Tao Te Ching *2016-03-25, version 2.4.1* You can't know it , but you can be it ! ### 5/5 — The best english translation *2016-03-23* Translating the tao isn't just putting the words in a new language. The interpretation of the tao transcends the common sense and the autor has a fine and simple way to explain the teachings of Lao Tse. ### 5/5 — Tao te Ching *2015-10-25, version 2.4* Thank you for my inspiring app which I can dip in and out of anytime, any place, anywhere ### 5/5 — True to the original *2015-05-28, version 2.3.1* The words of Lao Tzu transcend time and should not be "modernized" like the blue jeans bible. This translation like KJV is true to it's source. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Bad Design *2025-04-22, version 2.9* Weird font and too small to read. I downloaded and deleted almost immediately ### 1/5 — Täuschung *2022-12-31* Wenn die lite Version nicht auf deutsch ist brauch ich das Upgrade schon gar nicht ### 1/5 — "Free" *2016-04-12, version 2.4.1* Apple debited $22.71 after this download.....good app, not that good, hoping it will not be a permanent charge. ### 1/5 — User interface makes no sense *2015-10-08, version 2.4* User interface is outdated and confusing ### 1/5 — No instructions *2015-06-07, version 2.3.1* Too bad there are no instructions, could be a good app. ### 1/5 — Misleading *2014-06-30, version 2.2.2* Have to pay to see majority of the chapters. ### 1/5 — A ripoff *2014-04-10, version 2.2.2* Looking at the description makes you think you're getting the Tao on your phone, right? Wrong. Every other chapter shows you the first paragraph, followed by the message "Click here to buy the rest of this content." Deleting this garbage off my phone now. If I get a book, I expect to get the whole book. ### 1/5 — Not the full text *2014-02-19, version 2.2.2* Gives you the first few chapters then requires you to buy the rest. You own the copyright on this material, no. ### 1/5 — Disappointed user *2013-03-15, version 2.1* Too few words on offer to make this worth taking up any space at all. One to bypass. ### 1/5 — I have been studying taoism for over 10 years... *2012-12-04, version 2.1* I'm an acupuncturist and a practicing daoist for over 10 years. I've been looking for a good version on my iPad. The presentation on this app is excellent however the translation is horrible! Also doesn't contain the classical texts. Hopefully the writer will focus more on the translation rather than the presentation. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Perfect powerful emptying. *2022-08-25, version 2.8* Does not get any better than this. ### 5/5 — I Ching *2022-04-16, version 2.8* Seamless. ### 5/5 — Thank you *2021-11-01, version 2.8* The tao is one of my favorite spiritual writings. I am thankful 4 the author/authors who have dedicated their time and efforts to this work, and pray for all who engage (N) it to be enlightened. Mitakuye Oyasin! ### 5/5 — Pretty cool *2021-06-23, version 2.7* Thank you ### 5/5 — Empty *2021-05-02, version 2.7* This book has made a profound impact on my life which wasn’t exactly happy to put it mildly. ### 5/5 — Ta *2019-10-24, version 2.6.2* Rd was a great We drq🙃😘😽 ### 5/5 — Direct translation improbable *2019-09-30, version 2.6.2* I really enjoy this Tao te Ching app. It gives me a bit of something each time I look. I acknowledge that translations differ and most times I enjoy the different perspectives. ### 5/5 — Brilliant translation *2019-05-08, version 2.6.1* A beautiful, refined translation of an ancient book of wisdom. I use this app in my tai chi and yoga classes. ### 5/5 — :-) *2018-06-22* Jede Möglichkeit, einen Blick in das Tao Te King werfen zu können, ist gut. Und nett gemacht ist es auch. ### 5/5 — Keep the Tao to hand *2018-02-13, version 2.4.4* Having this lovely translation on my iPad is a great way of dipping into the Tao for inspiration and encouragement. This is beautifully done to convey a classic feel and yet make the material easy to navigate. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-31.*