Comparison

I Ching Lite vs Alan Watts

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • I Ching consulting tool
  • Complete odd-numbered passages
  • Coin tossing simulation
  • Elegant and easy-to-use interface
  • Access to ancient Chinese wisdom
Features
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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.

About

Alan Watts

Explore the profound wisdom of a renowned philosopher and spiritual teacher. Access a vast, curated collection of remastered talks, lectures, and exclusive content for personal growth and self-discovery. Listen offline and track your progress through a comprehensive library.

Highlights
  • Remastered audio talks
  • Extensive streaming collection
  • Exclusive content access
  • Offline listening
  • Mark talks as completed
Features
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Dive into the wisdom of one of the most influential thinkers of our time with the Alan Watts app, presented by the official Alan Watts Org. Whether interested in philosophy, meditation, spirituality, or self-discovery, this app is the perfect resource for your personal journey. We've thoughtfully curated rare content and re-mastered old favorites to create the most authentic collection of Alan Watts' content available anywhere. Stream our vast collection of Alan Watts' talks, lectures, and seminars. The Alan Watts app lets you access Alan's wisdom wherever you go! Features: - Classic and Remastered Audio: We've restored and remastered your favorite Alan Watts content for a totally fresh experience. - Most Comprehensive Streaming Collection: Explore the most extensive collection of Alan Watts' talks and public lectures, streaming anywhere. - Exclusive Content: Access rare Alan Watts content exclusively available on the app. - Offline Listening: Download talks and listen anytime, anywhere, without needing an internet connection. - Mark Talks as Completed: Easily flag which recordings you've finished, helping you track your journey through Alan's library. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Alan Watts on a monthly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. *All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://app.audiorista.com/pages/terms/4483/ Privacy Policy: https://app.audiorista.com/pages/privacy/4483/

Screenshots

I Ching Lite4 screens
Alan Watts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: I Ching Lite at free with in-app purchases against Alan Watts's subscription. I Ching Lite also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 152). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. I Ching Lite sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Alan Watts sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

I Ching Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: I Ching Lite has 1.1K ratings behind it against 152, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of I Ching Lite's written reviews are positive against 87% of Alan Watts's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

I Ching Lite ships an update every 3 months, Alan Watts every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
I Ching Lite versus Alan Watts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterI Ching LiteAlan Watts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.1K ratings) — better4.7 (152 ratings)
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews87.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better152
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB60 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBrian WalkerElectronic Educational Programs Inc.

Customer experience

I Ching Lite

All ratings1,056 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews182 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative13.7%

Alan Watts

All ratings152 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive87.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.4%

User reviews

I Ching Lite

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Alan Watts

From 152 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🙌 Excellent collection of Alan Watts content
  • 👍 User-friendly app design
  • 🔍 Genuine, non-AI recordings
  • 💾 Ability to download talks for offline listening
  • 🗓️ Tracking of listened content

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription-based model, some users prefer one-time purchase
  • 🔍 Confusing UI for favoriting/downloading talks
  • 🔧 Lack of customer support responsiveness
  • 🔀 Automatic playback of next talk not working
  • 🔒 Locked access to previously purchased content

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

Alan Watts

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App stops working when phone is locked
  • Issues with account access and renewal

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add search by summary/topic functionality
  • Implement a queue system for playlisting
  • Provide an annual subscription plan
  • Improve UI cues for played/unplayed content

In-app purchases

2 purchases

I Ching Lite

One-time2
  • I Ching: Book of Changes$5.99
  • Wei Wu Wei Ching$5.99
9 purchases

Alan Watts

Subscriptions2
  • Alan Watts Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Alan Watts Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time7
  • Alan Watts - 199$1.99
  • Alan Watts - 799$7.99
  • Alan Watts - 1599$15.99
Show 4 more
  • Alan Watts - 2299$22.99
  • Alan Watts - 3399$33.99
  • Alan Watts - 5999$59.99
  • Alan Watts - 6499$64.99

Questions

Is I Ching Lite free?
I Ching Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alan Watts free?
Alan Watts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, I Ching Lite or Alan Watts?
I Ching Lite is rated higher. I Ching Lite averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Alan Watts averages 4.7 from 152 ratings.
Do I Ching Lite or Alan Watts have ads?
Neither I Ching Lite nor Alan Watts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, I Ching Lite or Alan Watts?
I Ching Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Alan Watts every 4 months. Most recently, I Ching Lite was updated on September 22, 2026 and Alan Watts on August 26, 2026.

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