Meditation Helper Pro
$2.91About Meditation Helper Pro
NB: This app is no longer actively developed. It has been replaced by https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.multiordinal.mhp
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This is the professional version of Meditation Helper. Try out the free version first to see if you like it.
The professional version has all the features of the free version plus:
The ability to choose your own bell sound, or use any alert ringtone on your phone.
Better sitting log, including total meditation time and indication of chains.
Automatic backups so that you never lose any data.
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The first time Meditation Helper Pro runs it checks to see if it can import data from the free version. It is possible to run this import process manually from the settings menu, assuming you have the latest Meditation Helper free version installed.
You can also import data from the free version by manually backing it up, then restoring it from the settings menu on Meditation Helper Pro. Backing it up on the free version writes the data to a file. Restoring it on Meditation Helper Pro reads from the same file. This is a bit more awkward, and is the reason I wrote the auto-import functionality.
As ever, if you have any problems please email support@multiordinal.com.
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The app allows you to set a target for the length of time you want to meditate each day. It includes a widget that displays the number of consecutive days you have hit the target. It is thus useful not only as a timer, but also as a tool to help motivate you to meditate regularly.
The widget is my implementation of Jerry Seinfeld's productivity secret (http://lifehacker.com/281626/jerry-seinfelds-productivity-secret):
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"He said the way to be a better comic was to create better jokes and the way to create better jokes was to write every day. But his advice was better than that. He had a gem of a leverage technique he used on himself and you can use it to motivate yourself—even when you don't feel like it.
He revealed a unique calendar system he uses to pressure himself to write. Here's how it works.
He told me to get a big wall calendar that has a whole year on one page and hang it on a prominent wall. The next step was to get a big red magic marker.
He said for each day that I do my task of writing, I get to put a big red X over that day. "After a few days you'll have a chain. Just keep at it and the chain will grow longer every day. You'll like seeing that chain, especially when you get a few weeks under your belt. Your only job next is to not break the chain."
"Don't break the chain," he said again for emphasis."
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The chain in this case is the number of consecutive days that you have hit your meditation target. The widget displays both the current chain, and the longest ever chain. Having this on my home screen motivates me to meditate every day. Your mileage may vary.
The bell sound in the app is by Jan McLaughlin at http://janmclaughlin.tv/.
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This is the professional version of Meditation Helper. Try out the free version first to see if you like it.
The professional version has all the features of the free version plus:
The ability to choose your own bell sound, or use any alert ringtone on your phone.
Better sitting log, including total meditation time and indication of chains.
Automatic backups so that you never lose any data.
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The first time Meditation Helper Pro runs it checks to see if it can import data from the free version. It is possible to run this import process manually from the settings menu, assuming you have the latest Meditation Helper free version installed.
You can also import data from the free version by manually backing it up, then restoring it from the settings menu on Meditation Helper Pro. Backing it up on the free version writes the data to a file. Restoring it on Meditation Helper Pro reads from the same file. This is a bit more awkward, and is the reason I wrote the auto-import functionality.
As ever, if you have any problems please email support@multiordinal.com.
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The app allows you to set a target for the length of time you want to meditate each day. It includes a widget that displays the number of consecutive days you have hit the target. It is thus useful not only as a timer, but also as a tool to help motivate you to meditate regularly.
The widget is my implementation of Jerry Seinfeld's productivity secret (http://lifehacker.com/281626/jerry-seinfelds-productivity-secret):
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"He said the way to be a better comic was to create better jokes and the way to create better jokes was to write every day. But his advice was better than that. He had a gem of a leverage technique he used on himself and you can use it to motivate yourself—even when you don't feel like it.
He revealed a unique calendar system he uses to pressure himself to write. Here's how it works.
He told me to get a big wall calendar that has a whole year on one page and hang it on a prominent wall. The next step was to get a big red magic marker.
He said for each day that I do my task of writing, I get to put a big red X over that day. "After a few days you'll have a chain. Just keep at it and the chain will grow longer every day. You'll like seeing that chain, especially when you get a few weeks under your belt. Your only job next is to not break the chain."
"Don't break the chain," he said again for emphasis."
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The chain in this case is the number of consecutive days that you have hit your meditation target. The widget displays both the current chain, and the longest ever chain. Having this on my home screen motivates me to meditate every day. Your mileage may vary.
The bell sound in the app is by Jan McLaughlin at http://janmclaughlin.tv/.
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
Fix for daylight saving issue.
Fix for daylight saving issue.
Price update Price changed from $2.50 to $2.91.
Price update Price changed from $3.00 to $2.50.
Version update Meditation Helper Pro was updated to version 2.1.14
Version update Meditation Helper Pro was updated to version 2.1.12
What are users saying about Meditation Helper Pro
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I used a free version of this app for several years and just upgraded to pro. I wish I could thank the creator more then just paying the price of this little beautiful app. Seeing the interface, you can tell the author meditates himself) If you value simplicity, try this app - you'll be more than satisfied. Thank you once again for your great work!
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I have been using the free version for two years so I decided to try the paid app. I don't see how it's different from the free app.
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3 years later and i still love it! My old review: The free version was excellent and served me well. I used it everyday for months. I felt the developer deserved some money for all the benefits that I have received. I hope you continue maintaining this excellent app.
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Amazing app. Has helped me to stay consistent. Does what it says with zero problems.
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I have been using the free version for three years. It has been fantastic and does everything I need but I bought the paid version as a way to thank the developer. Thanks
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I thought I'd tried everything and failed until I got this app. Helped me immensely
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Been using the free version for a few years and I find it very useful. I just upgraded simply to support the developer!
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It's simple. It's awesome.
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Simple interface, useful.
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Everything you need
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Good to time the various meditation periods
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Great
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Can we have Google Account association for easier backup and restore? I have many devices and would like my log to transfer seamlessly across devices. Rather than me saving and restoring text files. Please implement. I purchased the full version hoping for this feature. Bless........................... Requested this feature in January 2014, any updates? Thanks
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I have used the free version for a while. I don't really need the features in the paid version but I wanted to show my appreciation to the developer.
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I have been using this for a long time, I'm glad I noticed there was a pro version to support! Great work on the app :)
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It does everything you will ever need and it's totally worth spending the 3 bucks to get the pro version. I don't even need the pro features but I've been using it for years and I was more than happy to give something back to the devs.
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I upgraded to the paid for version after almost losing my old phone. The ability to export and import the sitting logs really adds to this excellent app.
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Easy, simple, not overladen with features I dont want.
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Has the features I need for meditating, I bought this to pay it forward to the developer for a fine app. Thank you!
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This app does exactly what I want it to and the developer replies quickly.
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Use it everyday
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Update: bugs resolved! This is a great app, I like how it logs the meditation durations and sends a notification to remind to meditate. However, it frequently crashes in the middle of the meditation ever since I've updated my Nexus 5 to Android 6.0. I've been late a few times, and it kind of defeats the purpose of setting a timer when the bell never rings. If this is resolved, I will change this review to 5 stars. It's a solid app that worked flawlessly for a few months until the most recent update.
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My reviews keep getting eaten by my phone, so I will keep this brief. The single best meditation app I have come across by a long chalk. Uncluttered and simple, just as meditation should be. No inspiring quotes or woo woo music, no pictures of the Buddha. Just a straight forward interface, a sitting log for encouragement to develop a good practice. I have actually been able to meditate almost daily since getting it, and for the first time in my life I am able to increase my sitting time. The best.
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This is a great app . Easy to use. Lots of options to change the bell type and speed. Can have multiple meditation lengths. Download it
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I used free version for a week or so, then bought paid version to help developer. Good additional features on paid version. ..
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Exactly what I was looking for to sit with. I appreciate so much this apps perfect simplicity and can't recommend it enough.
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You can choose how many chimes, and the time between them.
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Super app - really helpful for encouraging the habit of regular meditation. I used this on galaxy note2 and now on note 4. Very easy to set timings etc to suit own needs. Many many thanks for this app.
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No other meditation timer allows me to create fully customized sittings. I use it to facilitate yoga sets with varied timings for various poses.
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While not lacking in options and functionality this app is also simple to use and since it's a meditation app that's exactly what it should be!
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Needs a selection of bell tones, and the ability to use more than one bell tone per session. Otherwise well-nigh perfect.
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This program is well done and helps me time my meditations without disturbing them. The developer is also prompt in replying to requests.
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I bought the Pro version because the free one was so good and the developer deserves it. No frills, easy to use. Thank you.
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Very nicely done... I also tried the free app for a few weeks and upgraded to Pro to support the developer. Thanks!!
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Nice straight forward timer. Would like the choice of different bells though. Would rate higher for choice of bells.
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Whoever wrote this app has some serious UX skills and a genuine attention to detail/care for users. Well done.
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Simple and very useful. Just what I wanted from a meditation timer/helper app. Nothing more, nothing less. Just perfect.
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please, add a soft gong sound and a couple more to choose of. the default sound is too harsh
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Excellent app. Simple and effective. Would like to see more elegant widget for 5*
by M####:
It does everything you will ever need and it's totally worth spending the 3 bucks to get the pro version. I don't even need the pro features but I've been using it for years and I was more than happy to give something back to the devs. Edit: Still the best meditation timer you can get.