# Yi Jing — I Ching - The Book of Changes > Digital I Ching oracle, journal, and multi-translation book of changes. (iPhone/iPad app by Flat Earth Studio LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-jing/id311377342 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Flat Earth Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/311377345) - Category: Lifestyle, Books - Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases (on sale, was $7.99) - Rating: 4.90/5 from 909 App Store ratings · 251 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 122 MB - Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more - Released: 2009-04-13 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-jing/id311377342/reviews.md ## What is Yi Jing? Ancient oracle meets modern device! Deal with life's challenges more meaningfully. Tap into your inner self. Find the translation that speaks to you. Ask questions, use the oracle, manage a journal, and browse multiple book translations. Ask questions... * Specify a topic * Enter a question or phrase * Toss coins by shaking * Or manipulate yarrow stalks * Or toss dice * Or use Stephen Karcher's Circle of Protectors * Or navigate Michael Tingle's I Ching Mandala * Or use the Quick option * Or use manual input Manage a journal... * Multi-line questions & notes * Sort by topic, hexagram or date * Search by keyword * Present, Changes and Future * Add your own notes * Switch translations for readings * Mail journal entries Browse the book... * Multiple book translations * Chinese with Pinyin phonetics * King Wen Hexagram numbers * Trigram descriptions * Component Trigrams * Ruling Lines * Related Hexagrams English translations... * A Library tab makes it easy to switch books * "Yi Jing - Book of Transformations" by Brian Arnold, featuring artwork by Elizabeth Nelson * "A Guide to the I Ching" by Carol K. Anthony (English and German) * "Yi Jing / Book of Changes" by Gregory C. Richter * "I Ching Oracle" by Nigel Richmond Other translations... * "Language of the Lines", English (Nigel Richmond) * Original Chinese (two versions) * "I Ging", German (Wilhelm) * "Yi Jing", Japanese (Yo Fujiwara) * "Yi Jing", in French, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Italian, Russian (Arnold) More books for in-app purchase... * "The I Ching or Book of Changes" (Book I, II and III) by Richard Wilhelm * "The Laws of Change" by Jack Balkin * "The Complete I Ching" by Taoist Master Alfred Huang Other key features... * Straightforward and elegant interface * Option to represent coin heads as Yang * Option to cast coins using Yarrow stalk probabilities * Portrait and landscape orientation * Resources to access help and online I Ching resources ## Key features - Ask questions using coin toss or yarrow stalks - Manage a detailed journal with notes and search - Browse multiple I Ching book translations - Access original Chinese and other language texts - Includes artwork and specialized casting methods ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $4.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | The I Ching Workbook (RL Wing) | $6.99 | one-time | | I Ching (Hurn) | $4.99 | one-time | | I Ching (Barrett) | $6.99 | one-time | | The I Ching: Book I (Wilhelm) | $4.99 | one-time | | The I Ching II: The Material | $4.99 | one-time | | The I Ching III: Commentaries | $4.99 | one-time | | I Ging: Das Buch der Wandlungen | $2.99 | one-time | | Navigating Change (Karcher) | $8.99 | one-time | | The Complete I Ching (Huang) | $9.99 | one-time | | The Laws of Change (Balkin) | $9.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Yi Jing? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🌟 Excellent I Ching resource - 📚 Comprehensive library of translations - 🗓️ Useful journaling capabilities - 🔍 Ability to compare multiple interpretations - 🧭 Variety of casting methods (coins, yarrow) - 🌍 Accessible from anywhere - 🤝 Reliable and trustworthy companion **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes or stability issues - 🔒 Difficulty syncing journal across devices - 🖋️ Typing issues (disappearing text) - 🔍 Lack of full Wilhelm translation availability **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes on launch or shortly after - Typing issues (text disappearing) - Syncing problems between devices **Most requested features** - Add more I Ching text translations - Improve syncing and cross-device support - Implement password protection for journal entries - Optimize performance and stability ## Recent user reviews (10 of 251) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-jing/id311377342/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Pratique *2026-06-19* Simple, didactique et toujours sous la main, très pratique et agréable à utiliser !👍🤗 ### 3/5 — Support? *2026-06-19, version 4.5.2* Great app that’s begun to fray. Lines from coins jump off prematurely and even before rolls. ### 4/5 — Synchronization issue *2026-04-27, version 4.5.2* The journal on iPhone can sync to iCloud, but can not be synchronized to iPad。confirmed the setting on iOS & iPadOS are correct and using iCloud for storage. The OS version are iOS 26.4.2 & iPadOS 26.4.2。 ### 5/5 — Best I Ching App out there! *2026-04-22, version 4.5.2* This is the one to have, with all the important translations and ease of use. ### 5/5 — A reliable and perceptive ally. *2026-04-18, version 4.5.2* This modern version of the ancient Chinese oracle is true to its sources, and like an AI agent, provides clear responses to questions, insight into complex situations, and prompts for reflection and clear thinking. A beautiful and practical instrument for understanding and decision making. ### 5/5 — Your Path *2026-04-14, version 4.5.2* Nothing compares this app. A large library of books within. I’m grateful to all those people involved in the production of this great app Yi Jing. ### 5/5 — Used this since the beginning *2026-02-23, version 4.5.2* I love this because I can always do the sticks. I’m distressed because I don’t use IOS stuff anymore and can’t get this from Flat Land for my other phone or tablets. When this old dinosaur apple tablet dies my fav I Ching will go away and I’ll be sad. This is a beautiful application and works great. Has been a part of my recovery growth for 23 years. Thank you, MCD ### 5/5 — Mental health profesional *2026-02-17, version 4.5.2* Is the best software available of IChing. Uses actual best references incorporating them and has a valuable journal. Valuable to get spiritual-deeper instrospection-awareness of important life experiences. ### 5/5 — The best *2026-02-08* You can add multiple books , so you can get the readings by your favorite author and cross check with other authors if you didn’t understand somethings or want an expanded reading. ### 5/5 — 2026 and still the best - Dark version required (pretty please ☺️) *2026-02-04, version 4.5.2* CAN WE HAVE A DARK VERSION PLEASE! - There is no better out there in app-world. ## Frequently asked questions about Yi Jing ### What is this app about? This application offers a digital version of the I Ching, also known as the Book of Changes. It serves as an ancient oracle to help users deal with life's challenges more meaningfully. You can ask questions, use the oracle to receive guidance, manage a personal journal of your readings, and browse through various translations of the I Ching text. ### How do I use the oracle feature? To use the oracle, you specify a topic and enter a question or phrase. You can then cast coins by shaking your device, manipulating yarrow stalks, or tossing dice. The app also offers alternative methods like Stephen Karcher's Circle of Protectors or Michael Tingle's I Ching Mandala, alongside quick and manual input options. ### What kind of translations are available? The app provides access to a wide range of English translations, including works by Brian Arnold, Carol K. Anthony, Gregory C. Richter, and Nigel Richmond. It also offers original Chinese texts, as well as translations in German, Japanese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Italian, and Russian. Additional books are available for in-app purchase. ### Can I keep a record of my readings? Yes, the app features a robust journaling function. You can record multi-line questions and notes, sort entries by topic, hexagram, or date, and search your journal by keyword. You can also add your own notes, switch translations for past readings, and even email your journal entries. ### Is this app free to use? The core functionality of the app, including asking questions, using the oracle, and managing a journal, is available for free. However, there are additional I Ching books that can be purchased through in-app purchases to expand your access to different interpretations and texts. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.5.2 — 2025-08-27 Bug fixes and minor improvements ### 4.5.1 — 2024-10-02 Resolved a crash opening the Store. ### 4.5 — 2024-03-24 Bug fixes and minor improvements ### 4.4.2 — 2020-06-23 * Increased the default font size of all book content * Improved keyboard support on the Journal item page * Improved book content layout on large iPads * Added the standard app review prompt * Updated stale web links * Fixed several book content typos ### 4.4.1 — 2020-03-12 Resolved a font size issue on iPad. ## Apps similar to Yi Jing | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [I Ching - Yi Jing Library](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-ching-yi-jing-library/id1476526250) | 5.0 (5) | Free | Lifestyle | | [I Ching: Book of Changes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-ching-book-of-changes/id438132417) | 4.9 (1,986) | $7.99 | Lifestyle | | [I-Ching App of Changes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-ching-app-of-changes/id959384356) | 4.8 (99) | $3.99 | Lifestyle | | [I Ching Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-ching-lite/id489725185) | 4.9 (1,056) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Visionary I Ching Oracle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visionary-i-ching-oracle/id588213742) | 4.8 (3,134) | Free | Lifestyle | | [I Ching: Hexagram Dreams](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-ching-hexagram-dreams/id6480458200) | 5.0 (3) | Free | Lifestyle | ## More apps by Flat Earth Studio LLC - [The I Ching or Book of Changes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-i-ching-or-book-of-changes/id458905864) - [What the Walrus Knows](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-the-walrus-knows/id551627659) All apps by Flat Earth Studio LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/311377345 ## Related topics [yijing](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/yijing) · [yijing hu](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/yijing-hu) · [zhouyi i ching oracle](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/zhouyi-i-ching-oracle) · [yihang](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/yihang) · [ai i ching coin oracle](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ai-i-ching-coin-oracle) · [iching](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/iching) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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