Comparison

1 Minute Timer vs Matcha Shift

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

Head to head
About

1 Minute Timer

Features
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With its sizable interface, One Minute is the perfect companion for your workout sessions, offering unparalleled ease. Effortless One Minute stands out for its effortless operation. Its prominent button is designed for easy starting and stopping, ideal for those intense workout moments when fumbling with your phone is the last thing you want. This design ensures that your focus remains on your exercise, not on your timer. One-Minute Constraint Central to the app's design is the 'one-minute constraint', encouraging short, highly focused workouts. This feature is particularly powerful for busy individuals, proving that effective exercise can be accomplished even in brief, one-minute intervals. Clear Display and Haptic Alerts With its clear visual display and distinct haptic alerts, you’ll always be aware of your one-minute intervals. This feature is especially useful in various environments, whether you're in a noisy gym or a quiet home space. Stay engaged in your exercise with minimal distraction. Simplicity One Minute is not just an app; it’s a commitment to making every minute of your exercise count. It's designed for those who value straightforward, efficient workout tools, ensuring that your time is spent enhancing your health and fitness. Embrace the power of one-minute workouts with One Minute, where simplicity meets fitness efficiency.

About

Matcha Shift

This app guides meditation sessions by incorporating the sensory experience of drinking matcha. It uses the taste, warmth, and aroma of matcha as an anchor to help users maintain focus during practice. Research suggests this method can significantly improve focus, stress relief, and sleep quality compared to traditional meditation.

Highlights
  • Guided meditation sessions for matcha practice
  • Matcha preparation guide
  • Session history and streaks
  • Improved focus and stress relief
  • Enhanced sleep quality
Features
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If you've tried meditation before and quit, the problem probably wasn't you. Most people's minds just need something more vivid than breathing to hold onto. Matcha Shift pairs guided meditation with matcha, not before or after your session, but during it. Each sip brings taste, warmth, and aroma that pulls your attention back right as it starts to drift. That's the anchor. No willpower required. --------------- 【What the research showed】 We ran a 4-week study comparing participants who meditated with matcha versus those who meditated alone. The matcha group reported, on average:  - Focus: 35% greater improvement  - Stress relief: 30% greater improvement  - Sleep quality: 46% greater improvement vs. meditation alone* 【What's in the app】  -Guided meditation sessions designed specifically for matcha practice  -Matcha preparation guide so you know exactly what to use and how  -Session history and streaks to build a consistent habit 【Pricing】 Free for 2 weeks. $5.99/month after that. No surprise charges, no locked content during the trial. --------------- *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This app is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. The study was non-clinical, self-reported, and conducted with n=36 participants over 4 weeks. Results reflect participant-reported averages and may not be representative of all users.Individual results may vary significantly. This app is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have a health concern, consult a qualified healthcare professional.

Screenshots

1 Minute Timer4 screens
Matcha Shift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 1 Minute Timer at none against Matcha Shift's 1. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Matcha Shift sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. 1 Minute Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
1 Minute Timer versus Matcha Shift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1 Minute TimerMatcha Shift
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB17 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThomas DecrickJOLT, K.K.

In-app purchases

None

1 Minute Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Matcha Shift

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month

Questions

Is 1 Minute Timer free?
1 Minute Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Matcha Shift free?
Matcha Shift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 1 Minute Timer or Matcha Shift have ads?
Neither 1 Minute Timer nor Matcha Shift shows ads.

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