# I Ching Lite vs Floating Maps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Floating Maps at none against I Ching Lite's 2. Floating Maps also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). I Ching Lite's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 4). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. I Ching Lite sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Floating Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for I Ching Lite against 5.0 for Floating Maps. 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.

I Ching Lite ships an update every 3 months, Floating Maps weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | I Ching Lite | Floating Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-ching-lite/id489725185/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floating-maps/id1618667922/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brian Walker](https://appshunter.io/developer/438132420) | [Floating Maps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618667924) |

## What reviewers say

### I Ching Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-ching-lite/id489725185)

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.

**Highlights:** I Ching consulting tool, Complete odd-numbered passages, Coin tossing simulation, Elegant and easy-to-use interface, Access to ancient Chinese wisdom

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| I Ching: Book of Changes | $5.99 | one-time |
| Wei Wu Wei Ching | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent translation and interpretation
- 🔍 Insightful and wise guidance
- 📓 Helpful journaling feature
- 🔄 Easy to use and navigate
- 🕰 Useful for daily reflection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 💰 Incomplete content without paid upgrade
- 📱 Font size too small, difficult to read
- 🔌 Issues with app updates and compatibility

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to save journal entries
- Paid upgrade not working as expected
- Inconsistent or incomplete hexagram readings

**Requested features**

- 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


### Floating Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floating-maps/id1618667922)

Experience historical aerial photography overlaid on beautiful map art using augmented reality. Scan a QR code on a wall print to see a 3D rendering of your town, showcasing landscape changes from 1938 to 2019.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality (AR) visualization, Historical aerial photography, 3D town renderings, Elevation accurate landscapes, View changes over time, New towns added weekly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is I Ching Lite free?

I Ching Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Floating Maps free?

Floating Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, I Ching Lite or Floating Maps?

Floating Maps is rated higher. I Ching Lite averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Floating Maps averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do I Ching Lite or Floating Maps have ads?

Neither I Ching Lite nor Floating Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, I Ching Lite or Floating Maps?

I Ching Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Floating Maps weekly. Most recently, I Ching Lite was updated on September 27, 2026 and Floating Maps on June 5, 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.*