Theanine vs The Mirror Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Theanine
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Theanine gives you easy access to your favorite teas and allows you to start and orchestrate timers like a breeze. Browse among built in teas and add your own, customize the app to fit your needs. Privacy policy: https://www.e-skils.com/projects/theanine/privacy-policy/
The Mirror Timer
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The Mirror is a timer designed to help you train in presence (commonly translated as mindfulness) and awareness, as defined in the Dzogchen tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. It is named after Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche's book of the same name. When you start the timer, you'll receive periodic notifications with a quote and sound. Each notification asks whether you've been present or distracted. Based on your honest feedback, the timer adapts: if you've been present, the interval doubles; if distracted, it halves. Intervals range from 5 to 90 minutes with random jitter to stay unpredictable. Features: - Adaptive notification intervals based on your feedback - Two curated quote sets - Choice of meditation bell sounds - Configurable with Do Not Disturb for sleep hours Useful for Dzogchen practitioners, lucid dreamers, and anyone training in a spiritual tradition that requires presence and awareness throughout the day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Theanine at 4 against The Mirror Timer's โ. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Theanine | The Mirror Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | โ |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ better | โ |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 16.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eskil Gjerde Sviggum | Martin Martinez Rivera |
In-app purchases
Theanine
No in-app purchases
The Mirror Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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