# Mind Monitor

> See what's really going on inside your head! Real time EEG graphs from your Muse

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sonicPenguins.museMonitor](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sonicPenguins.museMonitor)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.sonicPenguins.museMonitor`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** James Clutterbuck
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 21,131
- **Rating:** 4.48 / 5 (469 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-01
- **First published:** 2015-02-11
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 70 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonicPenguins.museMonitor)
- **Website:** [https://Mind-Monitor.com](https://mind-monitor.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://Mind-Monitor.com/FAQ.php#privacy](https://mind-monitor.com/FAQ.php#privacy)

## Description

Mind Monitor is an advanced Chrome extension designed for users of the Muse: The Brain-Sensing Headband. It provides real-time visualization of EEG brainwave data directly on your device with professional-grade spectrograms, discrete frequency breakdowns, raw microvolts, and absolute wave values. The extension includes gyroscope and accelerometer data, enriching the comprehensive monitoring experience.

With Mind Monitor, users can graph recordings online, analyze split data by brain regions (left/right, front/back), and export data to Excel-compatible CSV or Muse Protocol Buffer formats for further playback and analysis. The app supports OSC streaming, enabling wireless data transmission to compatible software like Interaxon Muse Lab. Sharing brainwave images with friends is easy, making this tool not only professional but also user-friendly and social. Note, Mind Monitor is an independent tool and is not affiliated with Interaxon but complements the Muse headband beautifully.

## Rankings

- #424,996 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_PERMISSION`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.sonicPenguins.museMonitor.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Mind Monitor is a valuable app for Muse headband users, praised for its detailed brainwave visualization, data export capabilities, and responsive developer support. It is considered more accurate than the official Muse app and supports various Muse hardware. However, users report frequent recording failures and connectivity issues on certain devices. Desired improvements include background operation, audio feedback, better recording reliability, enhanced in-app data review, and additional user-friendly features to improve the biofeedback experience.

### Pros

- Works well with Muse 2 and Muse S headbands, providing detailed brainwave visualizations and real-time feedback.
- Offers multiple ways to view and analyze brainwave data, including raw data export and various graph formats.
- Developer James is highly responsive and provides excellent customer support.
- More accurate in detecting sensor connections than the official Muse app.
- Enables recording and saving of brainwave sessions for later review and analysis.

### Cons

- Inconsistent recording functionality on some devices (e.g. Pixel 7 Pro, Samsung), with sessions sometimes not saving properly or no data recorded.
- Occasional connection issues with Muse headband, lacking clear on/off connection indicators.
- Lack of background operation and notification features; users want audio feedback for certain brainwave levels and ability to record sessions internally.
- Limited in-app data review; users wish to see recorded sessions immediately within the app.
- Some user interface and usability enhancements desired, such as sound triggers associated with specific brainwaves or the ability to do screen recording within the app.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sonicPenguins.museMonitor)