Comparison

Visionary I Ching Oracle vs SoulNotes

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

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About

Visionary I Ching Oracle

This app offers a modern interpretation of the ancient I Ching, a divination system for decision-making and personal growth. It provides timeless wisdom and guidance to help users navigate life's changes and resolve dilemmas.

Highlights
  • Modern, non-sexist I Ching interpretation
  • 64 illustrative hexagram paintings
  • Complete I Ching reference
  • Authentic coin casting
  • Access to Changing Lines and Future hexagram
  • Unlock full version on all devices
Features
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I Ching author: Paul O'Brien. Success and happiness arise from how well you manage the changes in your life, the quality of the decisions you make. The I Ching, or Book of Changes, is a sophisticated divination system that will help you make better decisions and enjoy perfect timing, as you achieve or receive what you want or need. The Visionary I Ching is a modern, non-sexist version of the ancient oracle that will stimulate your intuition, provide timeless wisdom and show you how to develop any situation or resolve any dilemma. When using Visionary I Ching, find a quiet place and take a minute to calm your mind. Get clear about the situation or decision on your mind and enter it into the app as a topic (not a question). Then cast the coins. The reading you produce will provide uncanny insight as to what needs your attention at this time. Be receptive, read between the lines, and allow connections to become clear. The guidance of the I Ching will activate and resonate with your intuition. If you get even one outside-the-box idea or inspiration that helps you make a strategic or creative decision, the I Ching has done its job! You can use the Free version of the app as an ad-free and time-unlimited "Lite” version. Afterwards, if you are suitably impressed, you can upgrade it to unlock the full version in order to access Changing Lines and the "Future” hexagram (for the cost of a couple Cappuccinos). Key features: - A modern and inspiring version of the I Ching - 64 beautiful paintings to illustrate each hexagram - Can be used as a complete I Ching reference - You can cast an authentic, but limited, reading and access all the art for free! To cast a full reading including Changing Lines and a Future hexagram, it is necessary to ‘unlock’ the full version of the app (i.e. to purchase a one-time upgrade). For more information on how to get the most benefit from the I Ching for visionary decision-making, visit the non-profit Divination Foundation website at www.Divination.com. Note: This version is both compatible with iPhone and iPad. Unlock it just once, to enjoy the full version on all your devices!

About

SoulNotes

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SoulNotes is a private journal for your inner world — a calm place to capture how you really feel, whenever a wave rises. The highs, the lows, and everything between. Some days you feel grateful and light. Other days are heavier. SoulNotes holds all of it, without judgment, and helps you notice the patterns over time. RECORD WHAT MATTERS • Feelings — put words to what you're feeling right now • Thoughts — capture what's on your mind before it slips away • Emotions — name the emotion and sit with it • Dreams — write down that vivid dream before it fades • Activities — remember the moments you shared with someone QUICK TO CAPTURE Every entry is stamped automatically, and you can adjust it later. Not sure how to start? Tap a suggestion and make it your own. MADE FOR SHARING, TOO Activities are perfect for couples and friends. Note who you were with, where you went, and rate how it went. SHARE & DISCUSS IN CIRCLES Create a private Circle with your partner, family, or close friends. Share the entries you choose and talk them through with comments. What you don't share stays private to you. MEMORIES & PEOPLE The longer you write, the more SoulNotes gives back. • Memories — what you wrote on this day in earlier years, and older entries worth revisiting. Keep the ones that matter and it learns what to bring back • People — everyone you've noted being with, and your history together • Your story with someone — tap through the moments you've shared Built from your own writing, and free. BEAUTIFULLY PRIVATE Your entries sync securely to your account, so your journal is with you on every device and on the SoulNotes website. SoulNotes doesn't sell your data, run ad trackers, or profile you. Only what you share into a Circle is visible to that circle. Lock the app behind Face ID or Touch ID. EXPORT ANYTIME Turn your whole journal into a clean, formatted PDF and save it to Files or AirDrop it. SOULNOTES AI (OPTIONAL ADD-ON) An optional companion, sold separately from Premium — you can hold both. Nothing runs unless you open it, and nothing is sent until you have read the consent notice and agreed. • Reflect — a companion that reads your journal when you ask it to • I Ching — cast the coins on a question and have the hexagram read • Songs — lyrics drafted from your own entries and notes • Attach an image and have it described • Polish — tighten any entry without losing your voice It runs on a self-hosted model on our own GPU server — never a third-party AI provider. Your writing is never used to train any model. Cycle data is never sent to it. Turn it off any time in Settings. What it writes is for reflection only. AI-generated text can be wrong. • SoulNotes AI Monthly — $9.99 per month • SoulNotes AI Yearly — $99.99 per year Includes up to 1,000 AI interactions each month. SOULNOTES PREMIUM See your life over time. Weekly reports on the week you just had, reports for the Circles you share with, unlimited PDF exports, and priority access to new features. • SoulNotes Premium Monthly — $6.99 per month • SoulNotes Premium Yearly — $39.99 per year A free trial is available. You can start free and upgrade whenever you're ready. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your device Settings → your name → Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://soulnotes.vktech.ai/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://soulnotes.vktech.ai/terms SoulNotes is a tool for personal journaling and self-reflection. It is not a medical or mental-health service and does not provide advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you're struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional or your local emergency services.

Screenshots

Visionary I Ching Oracle4 screens
SoulNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SoulNotes at every 2 days against Visionary I Ching Oracle's every 3 months. Visionary I Ching Oracle's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Visionary I Ching Oracle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SoulNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visionary I Ching Oracle ships an update every 3 months, SoulNotes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Visionary I Ching Oracle versus SoulNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisionary I Ching OracleSoulNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB4 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFrederic CalendiniPreston Kabiro

Bugs and requests

Visionary I Ching Oracle

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent behavior when upgrading
  • Inability to restore previous purchases

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode for readings
  • More customization options
  • Improved family sharing experience
  • Enhanced note-taking and journaling

SoulNotes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Visionary I Ching Oracle

One-time1
  • Visionary I Ching Full Version$9.99
2 purchases

SoulNotes

Subscriptions2
  • SoulNotes Premium Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • SoulNotes Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Visionary I Ching Oracle free?
Visionary I Ching Oracle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SoulNotes free?
SoulNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Visionary I Ching Oracle or SoulNotes have ads?
Neither Visionary I Ching Oracle nor SoulNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visionary I Ching Oracle or SoulNotes?
Visionary I Ching Oracle ships an update every 3 months, and SoulNotes every 2 days. Most recently, Visionary I Ching Oracle was updated on November 10, 2026 and SoulNotes on October 31, 2026.

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