# I Ching Lite vs Alan Watts

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | I Ching Lite | Alan Watts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-ching-lite/id489725185/reviews)** | [4.7 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alan-watts/id6446987890/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 152 |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | **87.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 42 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brian Walker](https://appshunter.io/developer/438132420) | [Electronic Educational Programs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679927720) |

## 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


### Alan Watts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alan-watts/id6446987890)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alan Watts Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Alan Watts Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Alan Watts - 199 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alan Watts - 799 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Alan Watts - 1599 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Alan Watts - 2299 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Alan Watts - 3399 | $33.99 | one-time |
| Alan Watts - 5999 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Alan Watts - 6499 | $64.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- App stops working when phone is locked
- Issues with account access and renewal

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*