Comparison

Kuan Yin vs Triple Flame

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

Head to head
About

Kuan Yin

Explore the 33 manifestations of Kuan Yin, the Chinese goddess of mercy. Learn her mantras, discover spiritual tools for compassion and protection, and engage with guided meditations and interactive learning games.

Highlights
  • 33 Kuan Yin manifestations with mantras and illustrations
  • Flip cards to read manifestation meanings
  • Audio playback of each mantra
  • Meditational music video
  • Interactive learning games
  • Personal reflection journal
  • Save favorite manifestations
Features
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Kuan Yin, the revered Chinese goddess of mercy and compassion is a bodhisattva who has taken a vow to forgo nirvana and to serve others until all (including us) have found their salvation. The 25th chapter of the Lotus Sutra describes how Kuan Yin can appear in 33 forms according to the type of being that needs to be saved. This app personally introduces you to Kuan Yin and how, through her 33 manifestations and mantras, she can help you with various spiritual goals in your life, whether it be overcoming turbulent emotions, increasing your compassion, or seeking protection from your own unreal self. Kuan Yin's mantras also help to mold and soften your heart, and to bring balance, care, compassion and mercy into your life. Open your heart to Kuan Yin and see how she will transform your life through her love and practical tools for your spiritual journey. Features: -33 cards, each introducing you to one of Kuan Yin's manifestations. Includes the name of the manifestation, its mantra, and an original illustration of Kuan Yin as she appears in each form. -flip card over to read the manifestation's meaning -audio of each mantra given 33 times -meditational music video -3 games designed to help you learn the manifestations -tip section on how to build a friendship with Kuan Yin -save favorite manifestations for quick viewing -write personal reflections on each manifestation -share card preview with others

About

Triple Flame

This app guides users through short, regular pauses throughout the day to foster contemplation and enrichment. It offers a live count of global participants, various pausing modes, and audio journeys for deeper practice. Users can also access resources from Richard Rudd and track their progress.

Highlights
  • Pause Contemplation Timer with Live Count
  • Silent, Guided, or Soundscape Pause Modes
  • Audio Journeys for Extended Contemplation
  • Resources from Richard Rudd
  • Daily Contemplative Quotes
  • Customizable Practice Schedule and Notifications
  • Pause Journey Tracking
Features
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Welcome to the transformative experience of The Triple Flame: a powerful pausing technique that involves pausing for 3 minutes every 3 hours, alongside many people spread across the globe. Regular but short pausing will infuse your busy day with a contemplative state, which can be an incredibly enriching experience. Contemplate with others, and deepen your joy into the silence and beauty that we often miss in our busy lives. Features: · Pause Contemplation Timer + Live Count: See how many people are pausing at the same time with you! · Multiple Pausing Modes: Silent, Guided or Soundscape Pause - 3/5/10 min options. · Track your pauses over time, privately and offline + export function · Journeys: Got more than 20 minutes on your hands? Explore our incredible audio journeys ranging from Essential Meditations to Ecstatic Contemplations. · Deepen your practise with enriching resources by author and mystic Richard Rudd, founder of the Gene Keys. · Synchronicity Abounds: get inspired with daily contemplative quotes. · Practise Schedule: Customise your perfect Triple Flame practise schedule, and get gently notified to take time to pause. · Track your pause journey - cosily and privately. · Dark Mode The Triple Flame App is the perfect pause app for beginners and returning voyagers alike.

Screenshots

Kuan Yin4 screens
Triple Flame4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Triple Flame at none against Kuan Yin's 1. Triple Flame also leads on ratings volume (81 vs 5). Kuan Yin's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Kuan Yin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Triple Flame asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kuan Yin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Triple Flame has 81 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Kuan Yin's written reviews are positive against 80% of Triple Flame's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kuan Yin ships an update every 10 days, Triple Flame every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Kuan Yin versus Triple Flame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKuan YinTriple Flame
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.6 (81 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better79.5% of reviews
Number of ratings581 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size246 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKumara Creations, LLCGene Keys Publishing Ltd

Customer experience

Kuan Yin

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Triple Flame

All ratings71 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative18.2%

Bugs and requests

Kuan Yin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Triple Flame

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App doesn't load or work
  • Nothing loads
  • App freezes
  • App freezes from the get go
  • Frozen. Not working
Show 6 more
  • Hangs up and doesn’t respond
  • App freezing up and cutting off
  • Screen keeps freezing
  • Buttons won't work or function
  • Glitches
  • Only sees 'one being pausing'

Requested features

2 requests
  • Meditation more closely tied to Gene Keys
  • Notification to signal end of 3 minutes

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Kuan Yin

One-time1
  • Unlock All Cards$2.99
None

Triple Flame

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kuan Yin free?
Kuan Yin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Triple Flame free?
Triple Flame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kuan Yin or Triple Flame?
Kuan Yin is rated higher. Kuan Yin averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Triple Flame averages 4.6 from 81 ratings.
Do Kuan Yin or Triple Flame have ads?
Neither Kuan Yin nor Triple Flame shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kuan Yin or Triple Flame?
Kuan Yin ships an update every 10 days, and Triple Flame every 5 weeks. Most recently, Kuan Yin was updated on November 1, 2026 and Triple Flame on November 3, 2026.

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