Comparison

Taichi Temple vs docM

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

Head to head
About

Taichi Temple

Learn traditional Tai Chi and Qi Gong with a step-by-step, scientific approach. Master authentic postures, breathing techniques, and movement flow from a renowned martial arts expert. Progress through structured levels to master forms at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step Tai Chi instruction
  • Qi Gong breathing exercises
  • Master Li JianLong's guidance
  • Scientific learning progression
  • 8-level curriculum
  • Practice at your own pace
Features
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Master Tai Chi and Qigong with authentic Chinese martial arts techniques. In under 2 hours, learn correct breathing, postures, and movements. Practice daily to improve your body, mind, and spirit. Learn authentic Tai Chi & Qigong from Master Li JianLong. Step-by-step lessons for beginners to advanced. Improve your health, focus, and mindfulness anytime. Scientific Approach: Start with 18 Qigong exercises to learn proper breathing and posture before progressing to Tai Chi. The 8-level program gradually teaches the 24-step Yang style Tai Chi form, suitable for any skill level. Customized Training & Progress Tracking: Track your progress and practice at your own pace. No log-ins, no personal data collection, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases. With Master Li JianLong: Former Chinese national Wushu team member, Six Harmony Kung Fu Grandmaster, and internationally recognized Tai Chi instructor.

About

docM

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Beinhaltet vier wesentliche Elemente: - Gedanken zur aktuellen und 'eigentlichen' Befindlichkeit von Welt - Verdeutlichung von Ansätzen und Modellen zur Professionalisierung von Persönlichkeit - Galerie eigener Bilder und poetischer Ideen - Hinweise zu Veranstaltungen und zum Autor Entstanden aus der Wertschätzung von Gemeinsamkeit und Miteinander. Entstanden auch aus der Einsicht, dass letztlich tatsächliche Wirkung zählt, nicht etwa der gute Wille oder das Rechthaben. Motto: Will ich bewegen, muss ich mich bewegen.

Screenshots

Taichi Temple4 screens
docM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: docM at Free against Taichi Temple's $5.99. Taichi Temple's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

docM is free to download; Taichi Temple costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Taichi Temple ships an update every 5 weeks, docM every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Taichi Temple versus docM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaichi TempledocM
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (336 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings336 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBionic88 LLCKonzept-iX Software GmbH

Bugs and requests

Taichi Temple

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App freezes during startup or camera calibration
  • Videos fail to download or get stuck at 0%
  • UI elements obscure video content
  • Screen rotation issues and aspect ratio problems
  • App resets progress when closed unexpectedly
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  • Sections randomly reset to beginning
  • Cannot resume from stopping point
  • Incompatibility with iOS 11 and newer versions
  • Camera feature missing or non-functional
  • Excessive battery consumption during use
  • App unresponsive to contact/support requests

Requested features

15 requests
  • Ability to skip back to previous lessons without replaying entire section
  • Landscape orientation support for tablets
  • Slow-motion or adjustable playback speed
  • Chapter markers and timestamps within videos
  • Direct access to specific movements from a menu
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  • Multiple camera angles for complex movements
  • Written instructions accompanying videos
  • Breathing indicator (visual bar or dial)
  • 3D mannequin for form visualization
  • Integration with Apple Health and fitness trackers
  • Session pause and resume functionality
  • Detailed movement names and descriptions
  • Mirror image toggle option
  • Longer form options (48-form version)
  • Progress tracking and daily participation indicators

docM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Taichi Temple

No in-app purchases

None

docM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Taichi Temple free?
Taichi Temple costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is docM free?
docM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Taichi Temple or docM have ads?
Neither Taichi Temple nor docM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Taichi Temple or docM?
Taichi Temple ships an update every 5 weeks, and docM every 3 months. Most recently, Taichi Temple was updated on October 16, 2026 and docM on October 10, 2026.

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