Mirror Read vs Taichi Temple
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mirror Read
Explore a new way of learning through transformative reading techniques. Engage in fun games, create personalized messages, and enjoy children's books designed for unique interactions. This app supports cognitive skill development and innovative science.
- Backword Scramble Game
- Mirror Messaging
- Mirror Read Books for children
- Stimulates mental rotation skills
- Supports cognitive development
- Share personalized messages
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Mirror Read is a unique learning company born and raised in Montreal, Canada. This is transformative reading. We invite you to explore an exciting and vast new territory of learning. Discover your own untapped aptitudes. Challenge friends & family. Enjoy the benefits of a new perspective on your own learning process. If you like Mirror Read, please review & rate! We love feedback! CONTENTS: * see below for details * 1. Backword Scramble Game 2. Mirror Messaging 3. Mirror Read Books for children Do you know...? - Mirror reading is a complex cognitive skill studied by researchers all over the world. - MRI studies show that mirror reading practice stimulates grey-matter growth in right-brain regions not associated with regular reading, but linked to mental rotation and spatial transformation abilities. - Educational researchers find links between mirror reading practice and increases in working memory. ...and that’s just the beginning… Much more information is needed : enter the Mirror Read App. Initially developed as a set of research tools, the Mirror Read App gives everyone a scaffold to explore, learn, play, and support innovative science. Mirror Read transforms reading, and learning, for everyone: Teachers, Parents, Students, Reading Professionals, Researchers, and everyone from around in the world who is looking to play in reverse - in any language. Enjoy! Please let us know what you think. And keep on mirror reading. Dr. Shelagh Robinson Mirror Read Founder shelagh@mirrorread.com --- DETAILS on APP CONTENTS: 1. Backword Scramble Game: A code-cracking word-find for all ages and reading abilities. This twist on a classic will stimulate your mental rotation skills. Tap & drop letters to make back-words. Score over 1000 points and you're an expert; see if you can top the Game Center leaderboards! 2. Mirror Read Messaging: Create your own personalized Mirror Messages, then Share using email, Facebook or Twitter. Or save to Photos to print name tags, flash cards, inspirational quotes, and more, in reverse. 3. Mirror Read eBook: Enjoy the first volume in the MR catalogue of softcover and eBooks for children: Mr Puff and Mr Peeve. Reading reversed books in mirrors with kids makes for special interactions and amazing eye connections - key elements in social and language development. You can even read the book without a mirror for an added challenge. Watch out: children are often better than adults! One more thing… Get involved and grow your grey-matter! Scientists use mirror-reversed text to measure spatial rotation skills and to test procedural memory in Alzheimer's and Huntington's patients. Now the race is on to learn more about the benefits of Mirror Reading practice. Enjoy innovative, enriching activities AND help to further the latest in MR science! Visit http://www.mirrorread.com for Mirror Read Tests, Blogs, Research, Mirror Readoku, the latest in Mirror Read science, and more!
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Mirror Read at Free against Taichi Temple's $5.99. Mirror Read also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 67%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Taichi Temple's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (336 vs 8). On ads, 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
Mirror Read is free to download; Taichi Temple costs $5.99 up front. Mirror Read sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Taichi Temple asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mirror Read holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Taichi Temple has 336 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Mirror Read's written reviews are positive against 67% of Taichi Temple's.
Mirror Read ships an update every 4 months, Taichi Temple every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mirror Read | Taichi Temple |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (8 ratings) — better | 4.5 (336 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 96.2% of reviews — better | 67.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 336 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 170 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mirror Read | Bionic88 LLC |
Customer experience
Mirror Read
Taichi Temple
Bugs and requests
Mirror Read
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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
In-app purchases
Mirror Read
- Disable Ads$0.99
Taichi Temple
No in-app purchases
