Comparison

The Mirror Timer vs Plant with Olive

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

Plant with Olive

This app simplifies plant care with instant identification, smart reminders, and AI-powered problem diagnosis. It offers personalized care plans and allows users to track their plants' growth visually, making plant ownership enjoyable and less uncertain.

Highlights
  • Instant plant identification via photo
  • Smart watering and sunlight reminders
  • AI Plant Doctor for issue diagnosis
  • Personalized care plans
  • Track plant growth over time
  • Interactive plant companions
Features
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Olive makes plant care simple, smart, and genuinely enjoyable. Most plant owners struggle with confusing instructions, inconsistent routines, and slow feedback from their plants. It’s easy to feel unsure if you’re doing the right thing. Olive removes that uncertainty and turns plant care into something clear, guided, and rewarding. What you can do with Olive: • Identify plants instantly Snap a photo and get accurate plant identification in seconds. • Never forget to care for your plants Smart reminders help you water, provide sunlight, and stay consistent—without overthinking it. • Get help with plant problems Use the AI Plant Doctor to understand issues and get simple, actionable guidance when something looks off. • Personalized plant care Each plant gets its own profile with care tailored to your environment, habits, and conditions. • Track growth over time Capture “growing moments” and build a visual history of your plant’s journey. Watch progress unfold and stay connected to how your plant changes day by day. • Stay engaged with your plants Gentle, interactive features and plant companions make care feel natural and motivating. Whether you’re just getting started or growing a full collection, Olive helps you feel confident in how you care for your plants. Olive Premium is an auto-renewable subscription. • Subscription options: Monthly ($5.99) • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://plantwitholive.com/privacy Plant care, simplified.

Screenshots

Plant with Olive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The Mirror Timer and Plant with Olive are too close to call on the numbers: across 3 compared parameters — price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
The Mirror Timer versus Plant with Olive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Mirror TimerPlant with Olive
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
Devices—iPhone — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB64 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMartin Martinez RiveraPlant With Olive LLC

In-app purchases

None

The Mirror Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Plant with Olive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Mirror Timer free?
The Mirror Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plant with Olive free?
Plant with Olive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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