Comparison

TheatreDNA vs Miles

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

Head to head
About

TheatreDNA

This app provides a quick reference for hundreds of specialized terms and abbreviations used in the theatre and entertainment industry. It also includes a curated list of manufacturers for various types of theatre equipment, aiding professionals and students in understanding industry jargon.

Highlights
  • Theatre and entertainment industry term definitions
  • Specialized abbreviations explained
  • Lists of theatre equipment manufacturers
  • Searchable by term name or category
  • Free updates with new content
  • Information for architects, artists, and students
Features
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TheatreDNA® is a quick reference for theatre and entertainment industry terms, giving instant access to hundreds of specialized terms as well as lists of useful information like manufacturers of theatre equipment. Used by architects, administrators, artists, contractors, and students alike, the must have TheatreDNA® reference app helps in deciphering common terms and abbreviations used in many performance based specialized disciplines, like theatre, film, television, concert, and the live event industry. All terms are searchable by name, or by category, and include: - Stage direction terms used for locations on the stage and in the auditorium - Stage terms that describe the physical stage and its various parts. - Theatrical rigging equipment and related items. - Theatrical lighting and electrical terms used in discussions pertaining to theatrical equipment and electrical accommodations. - Theatre operations and performance terms. - Architecture and Construction terms for Artists We’ve also included a curated list of manufacturers of theatrical equipment, to help you find the very best options for theatre equipment. Manufacturer references include: - Stage and Film Lighting Fixtures - Architectural Lighting Fixtures - Platforms - Rigging - Theatrical Lifts - Draperies - Orchestra Shells - Adjustable Acoustic Devices - Dance Floors - Fixed Theatre Seating - Loose Theatre Seating - Theatrical Dimming/Switching - Theatrical Lighting Control Consoles - Company Switches - Audio visual Features free updates that will include more words and photos, with regular updates. If you have words you’d like to see added, or for questions or feedback, please contact info@mytheatredna.com.

About

Miles

This app helps students focus during lectures and study sessions by locking distracting apps and providing AI-generated lecture summaries and key notes. It offers features for managing schedules, asking in-app questions, and exporting notes for further study.

Highlights
  • AI-powered lecture summarization
  • Distracting app blocker
  • In-class Q&A
  • Customizable study timers
  • Schedule integration
  • Note export functionality
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Miles takes the notes. You pay attention. Start Class Mode when the lecture begins. Miles puts on his headphones, keeps track of what your professor says, and keeps the distracting apps you choose locked until class ends. Calls always get through. When class is over, Miles hands you your notes: • A clear summary of the lecture • Key notes with when each topic was discussed • Exam mentions and important callouts • Key terms and to-dos LOST FOR A MINUTE? Tap "I'm lost" and Miles catches you up on the last few minutes. Have a question but don't want to raise your hand? Ask Miles during class. He answers using what your professor has said so far, without leaving Class Mode. STUDY MODE Studying on your own? Miles locks the same apps while you study. The mic stays off. • A timer (25, 50 or 90 minutes, or until you stop) or Pomodoro rounds with breaks • Your apps unlock by themselves for each break and when the session ends • Studying for a class? Its notes are one tap away • See your focus time for the week, in class and studying, and a streak that counts both MADE FOR REAL SCHEDULES • Add your classes from a screenshot of your schedule • Get a heads-up before class: "Physics starts in 5 minutes. Ready to focus?" • Choose how strict Miles is, in class and while you study: from no way out to a few emergency unlocks YOUR NOTES ARE YOURS Review your summaries, key notes and transcripts anytime. Export them to study with your favorite AI chatbot, your notes app, or whatever works for you. Before an exam, Miles puts all your lectures of a class together in one summary, with everything that was said about the exam. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No email. Class audio is turned into text right on your iPhone and is never stored. Study Mode never uses the microphone. Delete everything anytime from Profile. Requires iPhone 12 or later with iOS 26. MILES PRO Choose a yearly or monthly plan. New subscribers get a 7-day free trial on the plans that offer one, shown before you subscribe. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm your purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TheatreDNA4 screens
Miles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TheatreDNA at none against Miles's 3. TheatreDNA also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). Miles's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 15 months). On price, rating, ads 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. Miles sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. TheatreDNA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for TheatreDNA against 5.0 for Miles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TheatreDNA has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TheatreDNA ships an update every 15 months, Miles every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TheatreDNA versus Miles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheatreDNAMiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTheatreDNAGerman Del Rio

Customer experience

TheatreDNA

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Miles

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TheatreDNA

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Miles

Subscriptions3
  • Miles Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Miles Pro Yearly (Student)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Miles Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is TheatreDNA free?
TheatreDNA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Miles free?
Miles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TheatreDNA or Miles?
Miles is rated higher. TheatreDNA averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Miles averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TheatreDNA or Miles have ads?
Neither TheatreDNA nor Miles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TheatreDNA or Miles?
TheatreDNA ships an update every 15 months, and Miles every 3 days. Most recently, TheatreDNA was updated on October 24, 2026 and Miles on October 26, 2026.

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