# I Ching Lite vs Gather

The clearest difference is ratings volume: I Ching Lite at 1.1K against Gather's 32. I Ching Lite also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). Gather's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, rating, 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 Gather sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for I Ching Lite against 5.0 for Gather. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: I Ching Lite has 1.1K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of I Ching Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gather's.

I Ching Lite ships an update every 3 months, Gather every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | I Ching Lite | Gather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-ching-lite/id489725185/reviews) | **[5.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gather-handheld-curiosity/id6468843059/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 82.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brian Walker](https://appshunter.io/developer/438132420) | [Spencer Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708138525) |

## 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


### Gather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gather-handheld-curiosity/id6468843059)

Capture and organize your ideas, moments, and inspirations with a multimedia field recorder. This privacy-focused app allows quick collection of text, images, and videos, with offline functionality and on-device storage.

**Highlights:** Offline functionality, Privacy-focused, no ads or tracking, Quick multimedia capture, Organize and connect notes, Review moments in a feed, Are.na integration, Open-source

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gather Contribution | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gather Contribution | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gather Contribution | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gather Contribution | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gather Contribution | $34.99 | one-time |
| Gather Contribution | $59.99 | one-time |
| Gather Contribution | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is I Ching Lite free?

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

### Is Gather free?

Gather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, I Ching Lite or Gather?

Gather is rated higher. I Ching Lite averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Gather averages 5.0 from 32 ratings.

### Do I Ching Lite or Gather have ads?

Neither I Ching Lite nor Gather shows ads.

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

I Ching Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Gather every 6 weeks. Most recently, I Ching Lite was updated on November 1, 2026 and Gather on October 27, 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.*