Meditation App reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 383 Reddit reviews across 24 subreddits and 75 posts to rank the best Meditation App brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Meditation, r/AskReddit, r/MeditationPractice, r/Mindfulness, r/OculusQuest. Top-rated brands include Insight Timer (4.6/5), Medito (4.7/5), Waking Up (4.6/5).
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Reviews383
Subreddits24
Posts75
Brands99
Products3
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#1
Insight Timer
4.6
(64)
"Try an app called Insight Timer."
"It is very user friendly and has tons of options, one can meditate from 5 mins to 45 mins. There are so many sound bath options that helps transcend mind and experience meditative state."
"100% agree, I had been using it for years and it has everything a meditator needs."
"I love it, had been using it for years. It has everything that a meditator needs."
"I use Insight Timer. Its amazing."
"It is completely free and been the best ive used so far."
"I use Insight Timer and I’m glad that I do!"
"Daily I use INSIGHT TIMER; For lessons and enhancements I use the WAKING UP app which is lovely to behold as well as to use."
"Love being able to create my own meditation programs with as many bell sounds as needed to shift focus/intention."
"Insight Timer - free in the app store."
#2
Medito
4.7
(35)
"Medito seems to be the best for me, simple and straightforward options with no frills. Oh and free."
"Try Medito, it's completely free."
"Medito is totally free and has tons of good content."
"Medito, 100% free and great courses, guided meditation etc.."
"Medito!"
"Medito is great for learning how to meditate."
"Medito"
"Medito is the bets
Especially with a it has to offer"
"Try Medito- been using it for couple of months and it's absolutely amazing."
"Medito is my fav"
#3
Waking Up
4.6
(34)
"Waking Up. Free if you can’t afford it. Multiple types of meditation and insight from meditation experts."
"I love WakingUp. Been using it going on 4 years now."
"I use WakingUp strictly for meditation, but I also combine that with Sym Breathing."
"I would second others recommendation for Waking Up and heard great things about The Way."
"Waking Up intro course is great, and I can share a free 30-day trial."
"Waking Up app is the most life changing experience I've ever had."
"Sam Harris’ app, Waking Up, is genuinely good."
"Waking Up by Sam Harris."
"Waking Up is fantastic. It mixes practice with theory."
"Waking Up will give you a free subscription."
#4
Headspace
4.1
(32)
"Headspace, hands down my favorite."
"I recommend headspace but I'm sure there are some other great apps out."
"Headspace app worked great for me"
"I love using Headspace."
"I use HeadSpace. I love it"
"I like headspace ☺️"
"HeadSpace is pretty good. I've been using it regularly since my therapist recommended it."
"The free beginning Headspace course is good, I thought."
"I like Headspace. It’s worked well for me"
"Headspace is great as well, accessible at all levels of practice in my opinion. Definitely recommend!"
#5
Calm
4.1
(29)
"I am on Balance now bc I have 1 year free, but out of these, the one that worked best for me and got me into meditation was Calm."
"Calm did it for me."
"No. Calm is much better."
"Calm is the best one IMO"
"The one that works the best for me is Calm."
"The calm app is incredible."
"Calm for the music that calms me. And Sattva for guided meditations and some mantras."
"I use calm as it is free through employer. I think it is good."
"Calm"
"I use calm. It's just nice."
#6
Sattva
4.8
(18)
"Definitely try this app - sattva. Its just toooo good for meditation. I've been using it since a long time now, and I just loveeeee it."
"Sattva app is awesome."
"Sattva app is the best one that I found. I had been using it since many years now."
"I live Sattva! Using it since 6 years...it's absolutely FREE!"
"Sattva is the best for advanced practitioners to beginners."
"Quite a range of themes and durations too!"
"Love the meditations on this!"
"I've used this too. Love the amount of options available on it!"
"I love this App the variety of meditations are amazing."
"Agree. I use it regularly."
#7
Plum Village
4.7
(15)
"Upvote for Plum Village - amazing free app, and their podcast is also terrific."
"The Plum Village app is my go-to for guided meditations."
"Plum Village is the very best I have found, I'm a daily user."
"The Plumb Village app is a great resource. It offers several types of meditation, timers, talks on Zen and a lot more, all for free. I use it daily."
"They designed it to be a 'monastery in your pocket'."
"The Plum Village App (completely free, but donations welcome)."
"Please try Plum Village!"
"My personal favorite is Plum Village. Everything free, it's run by late Thich Nhat Hanh's monastic community in France."
"Plum Village App and Insight Timer."
"Plum Village has a nice "free" app. The best app I've seen so far."
#8
Black Lotus
4.6
(8)
"It's very good actually. I am using this from last 6 years and benefitted immensely."
"Personally, I find Black Lotus the best meditation app."
"Personally, I use the **Black Lotus app** and I find it is the **best app**."
"The app that I personally use is Black Lotus."
"Try black lotus"
"I use the Black Lotus app for silent meditation and guided meditation."
"Personally, I use the Black Lotus app."
"I use Black Lotus, and you can try that."
#9
Balance
4.3
(6)
"I love Balance. It gives you 1 year free subscription, it is extremely well put together and well structured."
"It's a great app which has lots of meditation practices to choose from."
"Paid - Balance"
"Balance. Very easy to use and no frills"
"My wife uses the Balance app."
"My suggestion is to go try our a bunch of apps - Balance, RoundGlass Living, Insight Timer, Calm, Headspace- and then choose."
#10
Healthy Minds
4.0
(6)
"I really have enjoyed the Healthy Minds app."
"The Healthy Minds app is a good place to start!"
"Healthy Minds is free and does a good job walking you through the process in a science-backed way."
"I started using healthy minds recently and am liking it so far."
"Very good is Healthy Minds app too, it is also free and has meditations but also explanations how humand mind/brain works"
"Free - Healthy Minds"
#11
BreathIn
4.4
(5)
"Try BreathIn, it works amazingly on iMac."
"I’m loving BreathIn."
"Recently I've been enjoying Breathin.ai for its personalized approach—it adjusts based on my mood."
"Breathin.ai is a great start for stress management."
"I’m a big fan of Breathin. You enter whatever’s on your mind, and you instantly get a personalized meditation."
#12
Brightmind
4.8
(4)
"The brightmind app is the best."
"The best app I’ve used by far is brightmind."
"Brightmind is the best."
"Brightmind"
#13
10% Happier
4.5
(4)
"I like 10 percent"
"I highly recommend it."
"I like the 10 percent app."
"I like the ten percent happier app."
#14
Tripp
4.3
(4)
"TRIPP is pretty amazing - give it a try"
"I like Tripp and FloatVR. Tripp has a lot of breathing and mindfulness exercises."
"Tripp is pretty good too but that requires a subscription."
"Tripp, Maloka, and guided meditation are my favorites."
#15
Breathe
4.0
(4)
"Breeth app - lots on good guided sessions, binaural beats, mediation music and more."
"Simply just an app that guides me to breathe"
"It’s the perfect meditation app for beginners and it gives so many useful tools."
"I use an app called Breathe. They have a bunch of short free meditation sessions."
#16
Netflix
3.8
(4)
"Thanks for this! Just signed up—hope it works!"
"Thanks for the post. I want to learn to meditate. Maybe this can help."
"Thanks looks really valuable. Just downloaded."
"I recently just checked out this app via netflix. It helps but didnt get to invest much into it."
#17
ChillCave
5.0
(3)
"It's honestly one of the best mindfulness apps I've tried."
"I've been using ChillCave APP daily, and it's honestly one of the best mindfulness apps I've tried. It's completely free and has so much to offer."
"I've been using ChillCave APP daily, and it's honestly one of the best mindfulness apps I've tried."
#18
Realms of Flow
5.0
(3)
"Realms of Flow. Best I've found by far!"
"Realms of Flow is amazing."
"Realms of Flow is absolutely the one to go for."
#19
Oak
4.7
(3)
"Oak has been the best meditation app for me."
"Cannot recommend ‘Oak’ highly enough."
"Oak is another good one."
#20
1 Giant Mind
4.7
(3)
"I can wholeheartedly recommend 1 Giant Mind."
"1 giant mind is the best app i have seen and it is free."
"The 1 Giant Mind app is great."
#21
The Way
4.3
(3)
"I just started using it and I love it."
"The Way is also excellent in that it gives you a single path to follow without presenting you with a myriad of choices."
"I quite like The Way app."
#22
ReMind
4.0
(3)
"I’ve created an app called ReMind that helps users commit to a daily meditation routine."
"ReMind—a mindfulness tracker that helps me keep track of my streaks and gain insights from my sessions."
"ReMind—a mindfulness tracker that helps me keep track of my streaks and gain insights from my sessions."
#23
Photography as Prayer
5.0
(2)
"Check out our app!! https://linktr.ee/photographyasprayer"
"Check out our app!!"
#24
Tara Brach
5.0
(2)
"I would recommend listening to the Tara Brach meditation sessions on her podcast."
"Not an app, but Tara Brach’s podcast has a ton of meditation."
#25
Atom
5.0
(2)
"Atom is amazing. Simple intro to meditation without any ads."
"Try Atom on Android (Google Play). It's a guided free meditation app which helps you making maditation a habit."
#26
Loch Kelly
5.0
(2)
"It is one I use everyday and alternate with WU."
"Loch Kelly. The most direct teacher out there in my experience and has daily meditations on site."
#27
FitMind
4.5
(2)
"I love love love FitMind. The skills taught are very authentic and to the point."
"If you’re looking for the most neuroscience based app."
#28
Color breathing VR
4.5
(2)
"Color breathing VR is fire."
"I have been trying color breathing VR though on app lab which has been very good."
#29
Smart Meditation
4.5
(2)
"I use Smart Meditation - high-quality content and wide choice of tracks."
"It is easy to use for beginners and has a wide choice of tracks."
#30
Simple Habit
4.5
(2)
"It's literally changed my life!"
"I like simple habit."
#31
Zoul
4.5
(2)
"I use Zoul every day. It lets us meditate anywhere, anytime, and is very useful in daily life."
"I’m using Zoul meditation and sleep app. Lots of free audios."
#32
ZenVR
4.0
(2)
"I tried Zenvr and thought it was pretty good."
"If you're just starting out and want to learn what it's all about, both ZenVR and Tend VR Mindfulness take structured approaches to teaching you the nuts and bolts."
#33
Thera
4.0
(2)
"I really like the meditation section in the app—it’s super calming and easy to use. I also use the AI chatbot every now and then, and it’s actually pretty helpful."
"I really like the meditation section in the app—it’s super calming and easy to use. I also use the AI chatbot every now and then, and it’s actually pretty helpful."
#34
Liminal
4.0
(2)
"Liminal app (unfortunately sub, but it's really the best I have found, by far)"
"I also did Liminal and it had some stuff, it's free."
#35
Top Meditation Apps
4.0
(2)
"Here’s a recent review of the top meditation apps in 2022 :) https://youtube.com/watch?v=8US0DOF7SAY"
"Here’s a recent review of the top ones!"
#36
Oscillate
3.5
(2)
"Try omscillate! it's only on iOS right now, but it's really simple and relaxing"
"Omscillate - uses vibrations and easy to yse"
#37
MySerenify
3.5
(2)
"Myserenify.com is the one I like the most ATM. Specially since each meditation is custom made, calling you by your name."
"I used to work with Insight but I have been using myserenify and literally talks to you. Cons looks like missing a lot of content."
#38
Peace Out
3.5
(2)
"Peace Out is good of if I want to set a timer but want to go unguided."
"Peace out is a fresh app that recently came to Apple Store. It is just a simple app with a counter integrated with Apple Health app."
#39
Mindful Life Project
5.0
(1)
"There's one the reviewer says is especially good for beginners, easy to use and absolutely free - Mindful Life Project."
#40
Cosmic Yoga
5.0
(1)
"Cosmic yoga on YouTube is super cool."
#41
Zenitizer
5.0
(1)
"I recommend to try the Zenitizer app for iPhone. It is a great meditation timer app."
#42
Breathing Bubble
5.0
(1)
"I HIGHLY recommend this."
#43
UCLA Mindful
5.0
(1)
"I have often used the UCLA Mindful app. It’s free and has a decade’s worth of 30 minute guided meditations."
#44
Flowborne
5.0
(1)
"The app is free and you can use it for free forever."
#45
Meditation for Beginners
5.0
(1)
"It’s like having a friendly guide gently remind me that yes, I’m allowed to zone out for a few minutes without feeling guilty."
#46
A Meditation a Day
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been using A meditation a day and I’ve been loving it."
#47
Sadhguru
5.0
(1)
"Have worked wonders for me."
#48
Relax Melodies
5.0
(1)
"Yes!!! Relax Melodies! It has several sections..."
#49
Ohms
5.0
(1)
"Ohms can provide most all that (guided breathwork, calm/sleep/etc, and Apple Watch integration)."
#50
Relax and Sleep Well
5.0
(1)
"Lots of variety and the hypnotherapy is wonderful too!"
#51
Omscillate
5.0
(1)
"Try omscillate! it's only on iOS right now."
#52
Goddess
5.0
(1)
"I am currently using an app called Goddess, it's for women only tho."
#53
UCLA Mindfulness Center
5.0
(1)
"The BEST: from the UCLA mindfulness center."
#54
Human Cosmos
5.0
(1)
"My favorite is Human cosmos app."
#55
Stop, Breathe, and Think
5.0
(1)
"I use 'stop, breathe, and think' easy to use, awesome meditations."
#56
Smiling Minds
5.0
(1)
"A great FREE app is Smiling Minds!"
#57
QuietMind
5.0
(1)
"By far. It has a counter of your meditation streaks."
#58
Tend VR Mindfulness
5.0
(1)
"Tend is especially well done, in my opinion, and makes great use of VR tools in a well-designed and calming virtual environment."
#59
Daydream
5.0
(1)
"Daydream is definitely one of my favorites!! The meditations are personalized based on what you vent out on the app and the design is sooooo cuteee."
#60
Relaxfrens
5.0
(1)
"Recently relaxfrens.com is the one to go for, unlike other apps it understands me first and then gives me a proper personalised meditation."
#61
Top Apps
4.0
(1)
"Here’s a review of the top apps! https://youtube.com/watch?v=8US0DOF7SAY"
#62
Guided Meditation Albums
4.0
(1)
"If you're looking for guided mediation and are subscribed to a music service like Spotify or Apple Music check to see if they have albums of guided mediation."
#63
Ziva
4.0
(1)
"Have you guys tried ziva meditation?"
#64
Mitness
4.0
(1)
"Try Mitness, it feels like a gym workout"
#65
Mind Yeti
4.0
(1)
"Mind Yeti is a podcast that me and my niece and nephews listen to when we need to calm down."
#66
Chakra Meditation Balancing
4.0
(1)
"If you got an iphone you can try Chakra Meditation Balancing"
#67
Guided Meditation
4.0
(1)
"Guide Meditation"
#68
Spiritual Me
4.0
(1)
"Try Spiritual Me if you have not downloaded it yet."
#69
Jon Kabat-Zinn
4.0
(1)
"I can also recommend Jon Kabat Zinns series 1 and series 2."
#70
MindGarden
4.0
(1)
"I'm the founder of the mental health startup MindGarden, a gamified meditation app aimed specifically to help beginners."
#71
Apple Watch
4.0
(1)
"The one on the Apple Watch. It pulses you let you know when you should take a deep breath."
#72
Smiling Mind
4.0
(1)
"Smiling mind"
#73
Jhana
4.0
(1)
"Jhana app"
#74
Noizio
4.0
(1)
"Noizio for unguided"
#75
Sams
4.0
(1)
"You can get Sams app for free for a year."
#76
Joe Dispenza
4.0
(1)
"Buy some meditation from Joe Dispenza."
#77
Ten Percent
4.0
(1)
"I enjoy it, but I suggest trying them out first to see if they're a good fit for you."
#78
Let's Meditate
4.0
(1)
"It's free (for now) and they have some good meditation exercises on there."
#79
Breathe2Relax
4.0
(1)
"Recommendations from the conference today: Breathe2Relax, Calm, Buddifhy, Breathe"
#80
Sam Harris
4.0
(1)
"Sam Harris has a meditation app which you pay for, but if you contact them and say you don't have much money in life, they give it to you free."
#81
Michael Sealey
4.0
(1)
"Michael Sealey, the YouTube star, has his "floating" meditation for sleep available free."
#82
Staraxy
4.0
(1)
"Staraxy is a mobile game app that promotes mental and physical wellness."
#83
Samsara
4.0
(1)
"I have been using Samsara for several years and love it's minimalist look and feel."
#84
MyNoise
4.0
(1)
"There is an app called "MyNoise"."
#85
BetterSleep
4.0
(1)
"BetterSleep, Oak , Insight Timer, HeadSpace"
#86
Daily Meditation Podcast
4.0
(1)
"Also try the 'Daily Meditation Podcast.' This helped get me started."
#87
Unplug
4.0
(1)
"I use Unplug every day and absolutely love it!"
#88
Down Dog
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been enjoying Down Dog’s meditation app."
#89
Buddhify
4.0
(1)
"I love Buddhify."
#90
Wim Hof
4.0
(1)
"I’m doing Wim Hof method."
#91
Awakened Mind
4.0
(1)
"Awakened mind is great too!"
#92
The Dare App
4.0
(1)
"The dare app is my favorite so far."
#93
Fitness22
4.0
(1)
"It’s the only app I have ever paid any money for."
#94
Muse
4.0
(1)
"I use the Muse app."
#95
Center
4.0
(1)
"I like it."
#96
Neo Travel Your Mind
4.0
(1)
"The first section is free which includes the basics."
#97
Bodhi
4.0
(1)
"Just simple guided meditation."
#98
Motivation and Meditation App
3.0
(1)
"Hey I am developer of a motivation and meditation app if you are interested I can give you the promo code of my app"
#99
Stoic
3.0
(1)
"Honestly... Stoic. Available on ios only unfortunately."
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