Comparison

Glide Oracle for iPhone vs Trusted Tarot

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

Head to head
About

Glide Oracle for iPhone

Explore an alien language called Glide, inspired by the I Ching. Its dynamic symbols transform under touch, offering translations of 729 hexagrams. This app explores the co-evolution of language and consciousness, potentially fostering more fluid thought.

Highlights
  • Dynamic Glide symbols that transform
  • User-interactive symbol transformation
  • Translations of 729 Glide hexagrams
  • Exploration of language and consciousness
  • Inspired by I Ching traditions
Features
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The Glide Oracle is an oracle whose roots are in the tradition of the I Ching, and whose symbols announced themselves as an alien language called Glide, transmitted in an altered state of consciousness. Glide symbols dynamically transform under the touch of the user, and deliver a translation. These translations of 729 Glide hexagrams were completed by Dr. Diana Slattery of the Department of Xenolinguistics at the Institute for the Encouragement of Outrageous Ideas. Slattery speculates that language and consciousness are co-evolving in the human species, catalyzed in the culture by psychedelic experience, an idea addressed by psychedelic philosopher Terence McKenna. She sees the morphing symbols of Glide as a model of a new way of making meaning that can potentially rewire the brain with a bias toward perception of transforming rather than static states, increasing the fluidity and flexibility of thought forms.

About

Trusted Tarot

Access a comprehensive library of Tarot card meanings and receive daily, weekly, and enhanced readings with reversed card interpretations. Get accurate horoscopes and insights anytime, anywhere with a beautifully designed deck inspired by classic artwork.

Highlights
  • Enhanced readings with reversed card interpretations
  • Unlimited Celtic Cross readings
  • Daily and weekly guidance readings
  • Tarot Card Meanings Library
  • Daily horoscopes
  • Ask a Question reading
Features
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See why Trusted Tarot is one of the highest rated and most popular Tarot apps in the world. We've added 12 new enhanced readings, each with reversed card interpretations! Enjoy each of our 25 premium readings every 24 hours, plus get unlimited Celtic Cross readings, two daily readings and two weekly readings. And don't worry, all of our classic readings that put Trusted Tarot on the map are still available in the Classic tab on the Spreads screen! You can find all the new enhanced readings (with reversed interpretations) on the New tab. Carry our accurate Tarot readings with you wherever you go, and get accurate horoscopes and insights whenever you need them. This app uses our unique and beautiful borderless Tarot deck, inspired by original Tarot artwork from 1909. This free app includes: - Unlimited access to our Tarot Card Meanings Library - Unlimited Celtic Cross readings. This is our most popular Tarot reading, and it helps you explore any question in great detail - 1 daily Tarot reading. It's a special reading, like a horoscope, that gives you guidance for the day ahead - 1 weekly Tarot reading. Discover the challenges coming this week, and how to overcome them - Your free daily horoscope - Each of our Premium readings every 24 hours! If you love our readings as much as we hope you do, you have the option to support our work and buy unlimited premium readings in the app with a Trusted Tarot Unlimited subscription. Unlimited members can now use our shockingly accurate "Ask a Question" reading every day, and get a personalized answer to any question. You have to try it yourself and see how incredible the readings are. You can buy a 1 week, 1 month, or 12 month subscription that will be charged to your Apple account. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can also buy Ask a Question credits if you like that feature. You have complete control over your subscription and can cancel it at anytime from your Apple account subscription settings page. View our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy here: https://www.trustedtarot.com/terms/

Screenshots

Glide Oracle for iPhone4 screens
Trusted Tarot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glide Oracle for iPhone at none against Trusted Tarot's 9. Glide Oracle for iPhone also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.1). Trusted Tarot's advantage is ratings volume (8.9K vs 9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Trusted Tarot sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Glide Oracle for iPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Glide Oracle for iPhone against 4.9 for Trusted Tarot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trusted Tarot has 8.9K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Glide Oracle for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 95% of Trusted Tarot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glide Oracle for iPhone ships an update every 2 months, Trusted Tarot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Glide Oracle for iPhone versus Trusted Tarot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlide Oracle for iPhoneTrusted Tarot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better4.9 (8.9K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better94.9% of reviews
Number of ratings98.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB101 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperMark BuchananGrow Media

Customer experience

Glide Oracle for iPhone

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Trusted Tarot

All ratings8,869 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews1,152 reviews
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.0%

Bugs and requests

Glide Oracle for iPhone

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Trusted Tarot

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • History tab not functioning properly
  • Inconsistent behavior when unlocking readings
  • Disappearing spreads after selecting cards

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save and revisit past readings
  • Option to choose your own tarot deck
  • More frequent free premium readings
  • Personalized horoscope and astrology features

In-app purchases

None

Glide Oracle for iPhone

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Trusted Tarot

Subscriptions6
  • Trusted Tarot Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Trusted Tarot Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Trusted Tarot Monthly$10.991 Month
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  • Trusted Tarot 6 Month$53.996 Months
  • Trusted Tarot Yearly3 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Trusted Tarot 12 Month$83.991 Year
One-time3
  • Trusted Tarot Question $1.99$1.99
  • Trusted Tarot Question $4.99$4.99
  • Trusted Tarot Question $9.99$9.99

Questions

Is Glide Oracle for iPhone free?
Glide Oracle for iPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trusted Tarot free?
Trusted Tarot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Glide Oracle for iPhone or Trusted Tarot?
Glide Oracle for iPhone is rated higher. Glide Oracle for iPhone averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Trusted Tarot averages 4.9 from 8.9K ratings.
Do Glide Oracle for iPhone or Trusted Tarot have ads?
Trusted Tarot shows ads; Glide Oracle for iPhone does not.
Which is updated more often, Glide Oracle for iPhone or Trusted Tarot?
Glide Oracle for iPhone ships an update every 2 months, and Trusted Tarot every 3 weeks. Most recently, Glide Oracle for iPhone was updated on November 1, 2026 and Trusted Tarot on November 4, 2026.

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