Comparison

Taichi Temple vs Short

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

Short

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Daily training activities will help improve memory capabilities. The Short-term Pattern Recall activity provides a workout for your ability to remember patterns that you see and hear. Choose the dice icon to generate a random pattern. Pay close attention while the pattern is shown. After seeing the pattern you will be asked to repeat the pattern by tapping the circular buttons on the hexagon. The Shape and Location Sensory Recall activity focuses on the sensory recall aspect of memory. Use this activity to provide a workout that involves remember the shape and position of randomly placed on a 3×3 grid. Choose the dice icon to generate a random set of shapes placed at random locations on a 3×3 grid. After the shapes disappear, you are challenged to drag shapes from below the grid to show where the shapes were on the grid. Challenge yourself to see how high of a score you can get on the Short-term Memory Workout activities. The scoreboard feature automatically keeps track of your scores.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Taichi Temple at every 5 weeks against Short's every 13 months. Short's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.1). On 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

Taichi Temple costs $5.99 and Short $0.99 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, Short every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Taichi Temple versus Short: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaichi TempleShort
Price$5.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.5 (336 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings336 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBionic88 LLCVentura Educational Systems

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

Short

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Taichi Temple

No in-app purchases

None

Short

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Taichi Temple free?
Taichi Temple costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Short free?
Short costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Taichi Temple or Short have ads?
Neither Taichi Temple nor Short shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Taichi Temple or Short?
Taichi Temple ships an update every 5 weeks, and Short every 13 months. Most recently, Taichi Temple was updated on September 29, 2026 and Short on September 9, 2026.

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