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Chen Tai Chi Forms vs Tai Chi Alien

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Chen Tai Chi Forms

Learn traditional Chen-style Tai Chi forms with step-by-step guidance from Master Chenhan. Progress at your own pace with individual form purchases. Offers low-impact exercise for improved circulation, vitality, and mental alertness.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step form instruction
  • Learn Lao Jia Yi Lu (First Form)
  • Learn Cannon Fist (Second Form)
  • Learn combined 56-movement form
  • Low-impact whole-body exercise
  • Improve circulation and vitality
  • Develop mental alertness
Features
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Stream or download these complete form lessons with Master Chenhan. Learn the first three forms of traditional Chen-style Tai Chi with step by step detail. You choose how quickly you want to progress with the training, with a separate In-App Purchase (IAP) for each form as you’re ready to learn more. Lesson One: "First Form, Lao Jia Yi Lu, is the first form learned in Chen Tai Chi (or "First Road", Yi Lu, 陈氏太极老架一路). Chen-style tai chi can be traced back to the 1400's in an unbroken lineage and has become one of the most popular internal martial arts in the world. In this program, Master Chenhan Yang teaches you the first form, the standard 74-posture "Old Frame" (Lao Jia) Chen style, also known as the "First Road" (Yi Lu). Master Chenhan demonstrates the form multiple times, guiding you with step-by-step instructions and explaining the purpose of each movement. The postures of traditional Chen-style tai chi still possess their martial arts roots, but they are often practiced slowly as a form of gentle whole-body moving meditation. • Learn the form step by step, and understand the purpose of each movement. • Enjoy low-impact whole-body exercise, good for all fitness levels. • Master the popular 74-posture First Form for demonstrations and tournaments. Tai chi will increase your circulation, resulting in improved vitality and longevity, and it will develop your mind's alertness, awareness, and concentration. Most importantly, as you practice, pay attention to the feeling within the movements, so you may appreciate the profound essence of tai chi chuan. Lesson Two: Cannon Fist, Pao Chui, is the second form learned in Chen Tai Chi (or "Second Road", Lao Jia Er Lu, 炮捶 俗称二路). Chen-style tai chi can be traced back to the 1400s in an unbroken lineage and has become one of the most popular internal martial arts in the world. In this program, Master Chenhan Yang teaches you the standard 43-posture "Old Frame" (Lao Jia) second form of traditional Chen style, known as Cannon Fist (Pao Chui). Master Chenhan demonstrates the form multiple times, guiding you with step-by-step instructions and explaining the purpose of each movement. The postures of traditional Chen-style tai chi still possess their martial arts roots, but they are often practiced slowly as a form of gentle whole-body moving meditation. • Master the powerful Cannon Fist 43-posture form for demonstrations and tournaments. Lesson Three: Combine forms 1 & 2 with the standard Chen-style 56-movement form, with step-by-step instructions explaining the purpose of each movement. Chen tai chi is one of the most popular tai chi styles in the world, and it is practiced by millions of people every day. The movements still possess their martial arts roots but are often practiced slowly as a form of gentle whole-body exercise. • Popular 56-form for demonstrations and tournaments Tai chi relaxes the mind and body deeply, a key to maintaining and improving health. Your natural healing abilities are most effective when you are calm and centered. Regular practice can benefit your strength, flexibility, bone density, and muscle mass. The low-impact exercise has been shown to improve symptoms of depression and insomnia and promote the healing of chronic conditions. Tai chi is an excellent way to relieve stress, lower your blood pressure, and develop a positive attitude toward life. Thank you for downloading our free app! We are striving to make the best possible video apps available. Sincerely, The team at YMAA Publication Center, Inc. (Yang’s Martial Arts Association) CONTACT: apps@ymaa.com VISIT: www.YMAA.com WATCH: www.YouTube.com/ymaa

About

Tai Chi Alien

Features
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Welcome to Tai Chi Alien. Let the Alien Guide you for five minutes, then you're ready for the next level. The key to progress with any mindfulness training is to stick with it even when you want more stimulation.

Screenshots

Chen Tai Chi Forms2 screens
Tai Chi Alien3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tai Chi Alien at none against Chen Tai Chi Forms's 3. Tai Chi Alien also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 14 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chen Tai Chi Forms sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Tai Chi Alien asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chen Tai Chi Forms ships an update every 14 months, Tai Chi Alien daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Chen Tai Chi Forms versus Tai Chi Alien: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChen Tai Chi FormsTai Chi Alien
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB175 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYMAA Publication Center, Inc.Mind Body Aware Games LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Chen Tai Chi Forms

One-time3
  • Unlock Section 1$9.99
  • Unlock Section 2$9.99
  • Unlock Section 3$9.99
None

Tai Chi Alien

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chen Tai Chi Forms free?
Chen Tai Chi Forms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tai Chi Alien free?
Tai Chi Alien is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chen Tai Chi Forms or Tai Chi Alien have ads?
Chen Tai Chi Forms shows ads; Tai Chi Alien does not.
Which is updated more often, Chen Tai Chi Forms or Tai Chi Alien?
Chen Tai Chi Forms ships an update every 14 months, and Tai Chi Alien daily. Most recently, Chen Tai Chi Forms was updated on October 16, 2026 and Tai Chi Alien on October 25, 2026.

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