八字排盘 vs 明象
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
八字排盘
This app provides professional astrological charting and analysis tools, including detailed birth chart calculations, historical data, and predictive insights. It offers advanced features for experienced practitioners, with options for permanent membership to unlock all functionalities.
- Offline astrological calendar algorithm
- Thousands of years of birth chart calculation
- Reverse birth chart calculation
- Integrated I Ching divination
- Facial reading and yearly chart reference
- Support for multiple chart displays
- Widgets for astrological data
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八字排盘-从真版功能介绍： 1、离线天文历算法可精准排上千年的八字，支持自定义柱之排列； 2、支持上千年八字反推、流日、流时、真太阳时、早晚子时、各种人元司令定法、古籍解析。 3、持续更新秘诀断法、古籍案例、八字名家实战案例。 4、特别研发支持同时起多个盘的八字排盘工具。 5、特别研发融入天纪易经推命+解析的八字排盘工具。 6、特别研发融入面相流年图参考的八字排盘工具。 7、特别研发串宫压运及串宫12宫盘的八字排盘工具。 8、专为命师打造的黄历、太岁、三元九运星图等等。 9、支持小组件展示命例大运流年月日时、此时四柱三元九运。 八字排盘-从真版基础排盘功能免费使用；其它高级功能会员可使用，支付78元人民币即成为永久会员。
明象
A practical and concise software for Zi Wei Dou Shu (Purple Star Astrology) chart calculation, based on classical texts. It offers a new conceptual approach to displaying astrological insights.
- Zi Wei Dou Shu chart calculation
- Based on classical texts
- Concise and practical interface
- New conceptual display
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新理念的展示，一款立足典籍，具有简洁实用性的紫微斗数排盘软件。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 八字排盘 at 90% against 明象's 20%. 八字排盘 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 明象's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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. 八字排盘 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 明象 asks for nothing beyond the download.
八字排盘 ships an update every 2 months, 明象 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 八字排盘 | 明象 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (33 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.3% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 深圳 刘 | 凡杰 周 |
Customer experience
八字排盘
明象
In-app purchases
八字排盘
- 八字排盘-从真版永久会员$9.99
明象
No in-app purchases
