I Ching Lite vs IChingNow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
I Ching Lite
This app provides access to the ancient Chinese oracle, the Book of Changes, for guidance on life's challenges. It offers an elegant and accessible way to consult its wisdom, helping users find balance, perspective, and peace of mind.
- I Ching consulting tool
- Complete odd-numbered passages
- Coin tossing simulation
- Elegant and easy-to-use interface
- Access to ancient Chinese wisdom
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For years the #1 I Ching app in the world, and perhaps the most elegant, distilled version of the I Ching there is. For centuries, the Book of Changes has been consulted for sage advice at life's turning points. When its wisdom is sought with sincerity and sensitivity, this ancient Chinese oracle will promote success and good fortune and impart balance and perspective to your life. Its lasting popularity lies in the profound lessons it teaches about how reliance on one's higher qualities leads to life's greatest rewards: well-being, understanding, and peace of mind. Now available as an elegantly designed and easy to use iOS app, it is both highly accessible to new users and a revelation to those long familiar with the text. Throw your own coins, or let the app cast for you, and make the wisdom of the sages your own. This lite version contains the I Ching consulting tool and complete odd-numbered passages. Additional content and emailing feature is available through an In App Purchase. Brian Browne Walker is the author of celebrated contemporary translations of the I Ching, Tao te Ching, Hua hu Ching, and Art of War which are published by Harper and St. Martin's Press and translated into over a dozen languages around the world. His "I Ching, or Book of Changes", long beloved for its clarity and accessibility, has received five star reviews on Amazon consistently for over a decade.
IChingNow
Access ancient wisdom for decision-making with this free oracle app. Explore hexagrams, receive detailed interpretations, and learn about the I Ching's history. Save your readings to reflect on past insights and find guidance in your daily life.
- Hexagram glossary
- Reading interpretations
- I Ching history
- Save readings
- Decision making guidance
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Discover Your Future with IChingNow - Your Personal Oracle Unlock the ancient wisdom of the I Ching with IChingNow, your beautifully designed, free oracle app on iOS. Dive into the timeless divination text, the Book of Changes (Classic of Changes), and experience a modern, interactive journey. Features: Hexagram Glossary: Explore a comprehensive glossary of all I Ching hexagrams. Reading Interpretations: Receive detailed interpretations for your readings. I Ching History: Learn the rich history behind the I Ching. Save Your Readings: Store and reflect on your past readings anytime. Download IChingNow today and find guidance, insight, and mindfulness with every consultation. Perfect for anyone seeking fortune, luck, and wisdom in their daily life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: I Ching Lite at 4.9 against IChingNow's 3.0. I Ching Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Ching Lite sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and IChingNow sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
I Ching Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: I Ching Lite has 1.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of I Ching Lite's written reviews are positive against 60% of IChingNow's.
I Ching Lite ships an update every 3 months, IChingNow every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | I Ching Lite | IChingNow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.1K ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Brian Walker | Ricardo Miron |
Customer experience
I Ching Lite
IChingNow
Bugs and requests
I Ching Lite
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when trying to save journal entries
- Paid upgrade not working as expected
- Inconsistent or incomplete hexagram readings
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to save and review past journal entries
- Option to adjust font size and background
- Support for multiple translations or versions
- Sharing capabilities to connect with others
IChingNow
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
I Ching Lite
- I Ching: Book of Changes$5.99
- Wei Wu Wei Ching$5.99
IChingNow
- Reading storage$2.99
- Unlimited readings$3.99
- Remove ads$5.99
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