i IChing vs BuildTimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
i IChing
This app offers authentic I Ching divination using a faithful digital recreation of the traditional yarrow stalk method. It provides over 250,000 characters of content, including original texts and Wilhelm commentary, to guide important life decisions.
- Authentic yarrow stalk divination
- 250,000+ characters of content
- Complete Wilhelm commentary
- Ad-free divination experience
- Browse all 64 hexagrams
- Automatic reading history
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Authentic I Ching divination, completely free. Experience traditional yarrow stalk divination faithfully recreated digitally, with 250,000+ characters of content including original texts and Wilhelm commentary. Confucius, Carl Jung, and Zhuge Liang all turned to this ancient Chinese oracle. Let 3,000 years of wisdom guide your important life decisions. ▼ KEY FEATURES 【Authentic Yarrow Stalk Divination】 Traditional I Ching divination method faithfully recreated with digital algorithms. Get authentic Yi Jing readings anytime, anywhere. 【250,000+ Characters of Content】 • Original Chinese classical texts • Clear English translations • Complete Wilhelm commentary with detailed explanations Unmatched depth for understanding the true essence of I Ching. 【Ad-free Divination Experience】 No ads during your reading. Focus on gaining deep insights in a calm, undisturbed environment. 【Browse All 64 Hexagrams】 Explore every hexagram anytime, even without divination. Perfect for I Ching study and research. 【Automatic Reading History】 All readings and notes saved automatically. Reflect on life's crossroads and track your personal growth. ▼ WHO IS THIS FOR? • Facing major life decisions — career, relationships, moving • Seeking guidance on work, business, or personal matters • Looking to deepen self-understanding and inner reflection • Interested in Eastern philosophy and I Ching studies • Wanting a free, authentic divination app without gimmicks ▼ WHAT IS THE I CHING? The I Ching, or "Book of Changes," is an ancient Chinese text revealing the laws of life and the universe through 64 hexagrams. Beyond simple fortune-telling, it's a powerful tool for self-understanding and decision-making, still used worldwide today. ▼ DOWNLOAD FREE NOW Bring ancient Chinese wisdom into your daily life. Receive messages that can transform your journey.
BuildTimer
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BuildTimerはあなたの日々の活動を管理し、一覧形式やグラフ化で見える化を図り、計画的に目標達成を支援します。 ■積み上げる内容を目標として投稿 投稿する目標は、達成するためにどれだけの時間を積み上げるかという計画です。これにより、目標達成に向けた積み重ねを計画的に記録することが可能となります。 ■毎日の積み上げ記録 毎日の積み上げ記録として、日常の活動をタイマー形式で記録します。目標の投稿をクリックすることで、一覧形式で積み上げた記録を確認することができます。 ■時期別で記録を確認 日々積み上げた記録は日、週、月、年別で切り替えて表示することができます。どれだけ積み上げたか時間も確認可能なため、一覧形式ですぐ把握できます。 ■円グラフで記録を可視化 積み上げた時間を円グラフで可視化することができます。これにより、目標達成までの進捗や時間の配分を一目で確認できます。 ■お問い合わせ ご意見、機能追加のご要望があれば、下記までご連絡ください。 karirin419@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BuildTimer at none against i IChing's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. i IChing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BuildTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.
i IChing ships an update every 10 days, BuildTimer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i IChing | BuildTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | QOOQ inc. | hashimoto ryouya |
In-app purchases
i IChing
- Premium$7.99
BuildTimer
No in-app purchases









