# Mind Monitor

> Real-time EEG brainwave data visualization and recording for Muse headbands. (iPhone/iPad app by James Clutterbuck.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-monitor/id988527143 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [James Clutterbuck](https://appshunter.io/developer/988527142)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Utilities
- Price: $14.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 76 App Store ratings · 94 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English, Catalan, Croatian, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese and 11 more
- Released: 2015-07-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-monitor/id988527143/reviews.md

## What is Mind Monitor?

See what's really going on inside your head in real time!

Mind Monitor is exclusively for use with "Muse: The Brain-Sensing Headband" and is "Not an Official Muse app".

Get real time EEG brainwave data beautifully graphed, right on your phone or tablet.

* Professional grade spectrogram
* Discrete frequency breakdown
* Raw microvolts
* Absolute wave values
* Accelerometer / Gyroscope

Split data by channel, into left brain/right brain, Front/Back, or even individual sensors.

Record EEG data to Excel compatible CSV file format, or Muse Protocol Buffer format, for playback in Muse Player. Or view your recordings online at https://Mind-Monitor.com

Dropbox Integration for saving recordings.

OSC Streaming for wireless data monitoring/recording with compatible software such as the free Interaxon Muse Lab.

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Muse headbands are available from http://choosemuse.com.

* This app is not affiliated in any way with Interaxon; but I want to give a big shout out to everyone at the company for such an amazing product and to the team who supported the development of this app.

## Key features

- Real-time EEG brainwave graphing
- Spectrogram and frequency breakdown
- Raw microvolts and wave values
- Accelerometer and gyroscope data
- Data splitting by channel
- CSV and Protocol Buffer recording
- Dropbox integration

## Chart rankings

- #38 in Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

## What do users think of Mind Monitor?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent data extraction and analysis
- 💡 Provides raw EEG data
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- ✨ Useful for research and personal insight
- 🛠️ Highly customizable settings
- 🌟 Adds significant value to Muse headbands
- 💬 Outstanding and responsive developer support
- 📈 Great for visualizing brain activity
- 🔬 Enables advanced biofeedback applications
- 🌐 Seamless integration with other tools (Matlab, CSV, OSC)
- 💡 Real-time feedback and graphing
- 💯 Professional and precise tool

**Cons**

- 🤔 Data interpretation can be complex for laypeople
- 🐛 Connection issues reported
- 📉 Signal drops frequently
- ⚠️ Battery reading bug
- 😕 Interface can be messy on certain devices
- ❌ Some users find it not useful for laypeople
- 🚫 Limited explanation of data for beginners
- 🔄 Data export options could be expanded

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Connection Issue: App stays on 'Please connect your Muse headband' screen
- Battery reading remains at 1% for Muse S
- Signal drops frequently and won't pick up again
- Randomly won't connect
- Complete session lost if Bluetooth connection fails
- Failed to connect, no better than native app
- Interface looks a mess on iPad Pro

**Most requested features**

- Display atomic clock with 1/1000th sec accuracy
- Display live fNIRS data
- Display live HRV data
- More options besides Dropbox and email for saving data
- Desktop version for MacOS and Windows
- Adjustable sound feature for biofeedback
- More sensitivity in data for focusing effects
- Playback of old saved .csv files
- More detailed technical manual explaining brain waves
- Display more intervals on Hz graph for specific frequencies
- Option to use Google Drive for export
- Sound differentiating brainwaves

## Recent user reviews (10 of 94)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-monitor/id988527143/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Wonderful app

*2026-03-19, version 2.4.4*

A great tool that significantly improves the accessibility and flexibility of usage of Muse headbands. Great for educational and research projects. Well done!

### 5/5 — Excellent must have companion

*2026-02-12, version 2.4.4*

If you have a muse.  You should get this app to expand your device’s capabilities!

### 4/5 — Upload data when no more battery

*2026-01-01*

Hello,
Could it be possible to upload data when the battery of the headset run down (for the night sessions) so that we don’t lose data

### 5/5 — Five stars to James!

*2025-11-13, version 2.4.4*

Really impressed by how responsive you are — I didn’t expect this level of service from an app developer. You’re awesome!

### 4/5 — most amazing brain wave display ever!

*2025-11-08, version 2.4.3*

Thanks to Mr. Clutterbuck for the most amazing app ever! (next to F-I-M of course). You would not believe what many brainwave, cognition, neuroscience, meditation, hrv, and biofeedback analyst's are doing with Brain Monitor and Muse headbands! (nor what I am doing). this app could help to lead to the some of the most amazing discoveries!  Thank-you Mr. C!!

### 1/5 — Connection Issue

*2025-09-01, version 2.4.0*

There’s a bug where even though my muse s Athena is connected to muse, Mind Monitor stays on the screen that says “Please connect your Muse headband.” and I can’t get off this screen. Please fix this!!

### 5/5 — Excellent app with excellent support

*2025-08-19, version 2.4.0*

The best app for Muse S, Muse 2 and Muse S Athena for meditation data capture and screen recording. 

The only downside is it doesn’t support displaying atomic clock with 1/1000th sec accuracy right on screen. I had to use it in split screen mode to use another app for atomic clock. It doesn’t support displaying live fNIRS data yet (log only). No live HRV either. If it can display brain wave as is with added HRV, fNIRS & atomic clock on the same screen, it will solve all of my problems having to use a few iOS devices to record data for my mindfulness meditation

### 4/5 — App needs to be updated !

*2025-02-13*

I recently changed my Muse 1 for a new Muse S headband.
Still compatible with Mind Monitor but there is a bug as battery reading remains at 1% all the time…
Please update !

### 5/5 — Fast response and raw data can be accessed

*2025-01-14, version 2.3.0*

My team currently use mind monitor for our experiment. There is a moment we accidentally save the data into .muse format. James informed us how to retrieve the data to be readable by matlab/ csv

### 5/5 — Amazing app and amazing support

*2024-11-09, version 2.3.0*

This app has everything I’ve needed for my undergrad research. No only that, but I was confused on what some stuff in it meant and when I sent an email to their support link, I got an answer back within around an hour or so with a super detailed explanation to help me understand. I am so grateful this was created :)

## Frequently asked questions about Mind Monitor

### What does Mind Monitor do?

Mind Monitor visualizes real-time EEG brainwave data from the Muse headband. It provides detailed graphs, frequency breakdowns, and raw data values, allowing users to see what's happening inside their head.

### What are the key features of Mind Monitor?

Key features include real-time EEG graphing, a professional-grade spectrogram, discrete frequency breakdown, raw microvolts, absolute wave values, accelerometer/gyroscope data, and the ability to split data by channel or sensor.

### How much does Mind Monitor cost?

Mind Monitor is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

### What devices is Mind Monitor compatible with?

Mind Monitor is designed for use with the "Muse: The Brain-Sensing Headband" and can be used on phones or tablets that support the app.

### Can I record and export my EEG data?

Yes, you can record EEG data to an Excel-compatible CSV file format or Muse Protocol Buffer format. This data can be viewed online, played back in Muse Player, or streamed wirelessly via OSC.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.4 — 2025-11-10

Fixed connectivity issue with older muse models.

### 2.4.3 — 2025-11-04

Support for Athena firmware version 3.1.18 and greater

### 2.4.1 — 2025-09-04

Added: Optics presets for Muse S Athena

### 2.4.0 — 2025-04-07

Added: Support for 2025 Muse S Athena (MS03)

### 2.3.0 — 2022-02-01

* Updated: Dropbox (with support for Google Authentication).

* Added: Muse headband name/model displayed in settings.
* Added: Zip64 support for recordings over 4GB.
* Added: Muse headband name logged with connection events when recording/streaming.
* Added: Left and Right Aux for Muse S.
* Changed: CSV file only contains columns for sensors on the detected Muse model rather than all possible sensors.

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