# 起课笔记 vs 元象八字

The clearest difference is monetization model: 起课笔记 at free against 元象八字's subscription. 起课笔记 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 起课笔记 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and 元象八字 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

起课笔记 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 起课笔记 has 24 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of 起课笔记's written reviews are positive against 75% of 元象八字's.

起课笔记 ships an update every 2 weeks, 元象八字 every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 起课笔记 | 元象八字 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1616525004/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai/id6745251445/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 124 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [聪慧 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539313132) | [东斌 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792134485) |

## What reviewers say

### 起课笔记

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1616525004)

This app provides professional astrological chart calculations and note-taking for various divination systems. It supports multiple schools of thought, allowing users to record, search, and share their readings. Features include comparative analysis of different charts and AI-assisted interpretation.

**Highlights:** Multiple divination system support, Professional chart calculation, Note-taking and lesson recording, Case study search and organization, Screenshot sharing, Comparative chart analysis, AI-assisted interpretation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100积分 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 300积分 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1000积分 | $44.99 | one-time |


### 元象八字

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai/id6745251445)

This app uses AI to provide accurate Bazi (Four Pillars of Destiny) calculations and astrological analysis. Understand your life's trajectory, predict annual fortunes, and learn traditional astrological culture. It integrates ancient wisdom with modern technology for personal growth.

**Highlights:** Accurate Bazi Calculation, Personal Destiny Chart Interpretation, Annual Fortune Prediction, Displays current Bazi information, Astrological Knowledge Learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 高级会员-周 | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 钻石会员-月 | $3.99 | per month |
| 钻石会员 Pro-月 | $7.99 | per month |
| 高级会员-年 | $39.99 | per year |
| 高级会员 Pro-年 | $79.99 | per year |
| 500 积分 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1200 积分 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 三个月 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 大积分包 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 永久会员 | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 起课笔记 free?

起课笔记 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 元象八字 free?

元象八字 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 起课笔记 or 元象八字?

起课笔记 is rated higher. 起课笔记 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while 元象八字 averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do 起课笔记 or 元象八字 have ads?

Neither 起课笔记 nor 元象八字 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 起课笔记 or 元象八字?

起课笔记 ships an update every 2 weeks, and 元象八字 every 6 days. Most recently, 起课笔记 was updated on November 12, 2026 and 元象八字 on November 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*