Taichi Temple vs DEC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
DEC
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The Douglas Education Center (DEC) Mobile App puts DEC in the palm of your hand. For students the DEC app gives you the “DEC Experience” when you are on the go. We provide this app free of charge for students, faculty, and staff This App features direct links to the following: •Campus / Facility Overviews •Campus Maps •Tap-to-Dial DEC Departments •Student Portal •DEC Email •Local Services (i.e. Gas, Food, ATM, etc.) Functionality and performance of the app may vary depending upon your device. Functionality of the app is not guaranteed. Established in 1904, Douglas Education Center (DEC) is a premiere career institution located in Monessen, PA and offers the following programs: Tom Savini’s Special Make-Up Effects Program George A. Romero's Filmmaking Program Massage Therapy Program Cosmetology Program Esthetics Program Esthetician and Nail Technologist Program Commercial Driver’s License Program Heavy Equipment and CDL with Safety Advanced Cosmetology Program For more information please visit dec.edu Keywords: Douglas Education Center
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DEC at Free against Taichi Temple's $5.99. Taichi Temple's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 10 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
DEC is free to download; Taichi Temple costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Taichi Temple ships an update every 5 weeks, DEC every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Taichi Temple | DEC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (336 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 336 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 170 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bionic88 LLC | Dougals Education Center |
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
DEC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Taichi Temple
No in-app purchases
DEC
No in-app purchases
Questions
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