Comparison

Tao te Ching Lite vs ACIM Workbook

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

Head to head
About

Tao te Ching Lite

Explore the wisdom of Lao Tzu's Tao te Ching with this app. It offers contemporary translations and allows for linear reading or random selections. Enhance your experience with additional content and emailing features via an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Complete odd-numbered passages
  • Contemporary translations
  • Linear reading mode
  • Random reading selections
  • Email selections to friends
Features
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The Tao te Ching of Lao Tzu is among the wisest books ever written and one of the greatest gifts ever given to humankind. In the handful of pages that make up the Tao te Ching, there is an answer to each of life’s questions, a solution to every predicament, a balm for any wound. It is less a book than a living, breathing angel. This lite version contains the complete odd-numbered passages. Additional content and emailing feature is available through an In App Purchase. Brian Browne Walker’s contemporary translations of Taoist classics have received high marks for their simplicity, clarity, and accessibility. This beautiful and functional app, which you can read in a linear fashion like a book or receive random readings from, and which allows you to email any selection to a friend with the click of a button, will be a beloved friend for years.

About

ACIM Workbook

This app provides all 365 lessons of "A Course in Miracles" Workbook, enhanced with high-quality audio narration and customizable fonts. It offers reminders and a favorites list to support your spiritual practice.

Highlights
  • 365 Workbook lessons
  • High-quality audio narration
  • Customizable font choices
  • Daily lesson reminders
  • Favorites list for lessons
  • Intuitive user interface
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ACIM WORKBOOK 2.0: Now Enriched with Audio WHAT'S NEW IN 2.0: – High-Quality Audio Recordings: Dive deeper into your spiritual practice with high-quality audio recordings of each lesson. Simply press the play button in the toolbar and immerse yourself in the wisdom of ACIM, with crystal-clear audio narration. – Font Customization: Personalize your reading experience with six different font choices, ensuring comfort and ease for all users. Experience the transformative power of "A Course in Miracles" with this premium Workbook app. With all 365 lessons of the Workbook at your fingertips, you can easily access the material anytime, anywhere. CORE FEATURES: – 365 Lessons at Your Fingertips: Access the full spectrum of ACIM Workbook lessons, anytime, anywhere. Whether you're at home or on the go, today’s ACIM lesson is just a tap away. – Audio Enhanced Lessons: Experience each lesson with high-quality audio support. Engage with the teachings more deeply through clear and soothing narrations available at the push of a button. – Intuitive and Beautiful Design: Navigate effortlessly through the teachings with our user-friendly interface, designed for both new and seasoned ACIM students. – Stay on Track: Set up recurring reminders and schedule specific times to practice, ensuring consistent progress in your ACIM journey. – Favorites List: Mark and access your favorite lessons instantly, creating a personalized spiritual toolkit. – Accessibility and Convenience: Designed to fit into your lifestyle, the app ensures that your spiritual practice is always just a tap away. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: – First 10 Lessons Free: Begin your ACIM journey with no initial cost! The first 10 lessons are available for free to all users. – Free Trial: Our one-week free trial grants you unlimited access to the entire Workbook, allowing you to fully experience its impact before subscribing. – Full Access with Subscription: Subscribe for complete access to all 365 lessons, along with the enhanced audio feature, reminder settings, and font customization options. Ready to explore ACIM with ease and depth? Download the app now and try out all the features at no cost!

Screenshots

Tao te Ching Lite4 screens
ACIM Workbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tao te Ching Lite at 4.8 against ACIM Workbook's 3.5. Tao te Ching Lite also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 40%) and ratings volume (92 vs 6). ACIM Workbook's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Tao te Ching Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ACIM Workbook sells 3 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

Tao te Ching Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tao te Ching Lite has 92 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Tao te Ching Lite's written reviews are positive against 40% of ACIM Workbook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tao te Ching Lite ships an update every 4 months, ACIM Workbook every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tao te Ching Lite versus ACIM Workbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTao te Ching LiteACIM Workbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (92 ratings) — better3.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings92 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB461 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrian WalkerAmund Ring

Customer experience

Tao te Ching Lite

All ratings92 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.9%

ACIM Workbook

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

Tao te Ching Lite

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Font too small
  • Random passage feature removed
  • Swiping is hard
  • User interface outdated and confusing
  • No instructions
Show 6 more
  • Not the full text
  • Misleading introduction
  • Charged unexpectedly
  • Horrible translation
  • Soliciting to buy more content
  • Lite version not in German

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add German language option
  • Include classical texts
  • Bilingual (Chinese/English) display

ACIM Workbook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tao te Ching Lite

One-time1
  • Tao Te Ching$5.99
3 purchases

ACIM Workbook

Subscriptions3
  • All Access (1 Month)$4.991 Month
  • All Access (1 Year)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • All Access (1 Year)7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Tao te Ching Lite free?
Tao te Ching Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ACIM Workbook free?
ACIM Workbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tao te Ching Lite or ACIM Workbook?
Tao te Ching Lite is rated higher. Tao te Ching Lite averages 4.8 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while ACIM Workbook averages 3.5 from 6 ratings.
Do Tao te Ching Lite or ACIM Workbook have ads?
Neither Tao te Ching Lite nor ACIM Workbook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tao te Ching Lite or ACIM Workbook?
Tao te Ching Lite ships an update every 4 months, and ACIM Workbook every 4 days. Most recently, Tao te Ching Lite was updated on October 26, 2026 and ACIM Workbook on October 24, 2026.

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