I Ching Lite vs i IChing
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.
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: i IChing at every 10 days against I Ching Lite's every 3 months. i IChing also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). I Ching Lite's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 i IChing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
I Ching Lite ships an update every 3 months, i IChing every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | I Ching Lite | i IChing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brian Walker | QOOQ inc. |
Customer experience
I Ching Lite
i IChing
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
i IChing
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
i IChing
- Premium$7.99
Questions
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