Making a good meditation timer is not an easy task. I have tried many on both iOS and Android and can recommend only one that suits me - Meditation Timer by Telesense...
It is really difficult to filter out all obstructions and notifications. And it takes carefull design to make flexible timer that suits meditator needs.
As for meditation coaching app I think there are so many approaches to teaching meditation that there is a space for many more apps. But I doubt that one size fits all approach will ever work... Best approach might be not an app but a meditation platform where a student might mix various techniques, teachings, styles... etc...
There are a few things that I started with the app version and eventually upgraded to a dedicated device - a metronome, guitar tuner, and ereader are ones that I have near me right now.
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Making a good meditation timer is not an easy task. I have tried many on both iOS and Android and can recommend only one that suits me - Meditation Timer by Telesense...
It is really difficult to filter out all obstructions and notifications. And it takes carefull design to make flexible timer that suits meditator needs.
As for meditation coaching app I think there are so many approaches to teaching meditation that there is a space for many more apps. But I doubt that one size fits all approach will ever work... Best approach might be not an app but a meditation platform where a student might mix various techniques, teachings, styles... etc...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.telesens...
Would a dedicated timer be better than an app?
There are a few things that I started with the app version and eventually upgraded to a dedicated device - a metronome, guitar tuner, and ereader are ones that I have near me right now.
I like Medativo as a timer and Prana Breath for pranayama/breathing exercises.