5 Of The Best Meditation Apps To Try Now
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Breathe in, breathe out
Finding it difficult to wind down these days? We don’t blame you. But if there’s one surefire way to stop that creeping sense of dread from spiralling, it’s this: take a deep breath in, and out. Keep it going, and you’re well on your way to a meditation session. And if you’re ready to take your mindful moments to the next level, read on. Take a break from stress with one of these brilliant meditation apps.
The Top Meditation Apps To Try In 2025
Headspace
Best For: Structured sessions
With over 70 million downloads in 190 countries, Headspace is one of the leading wellness apps. Described as a ‘lifelong guide to better mental health’, the app delivers guided meditation and mindfulness training to help reduce stress levels, improve sleep and more. Blending classes with tracking technology (with regular check-ins and symptom trackers to fill in), Headspace also offers a more personalised wellness experience. And, with over 500 programmes to explore, you’ll have no trouble finding the style and level of class that’s right for you.
Pricing: From £9.99 per month, or £49.99 per year
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Calm
Best For: Guided meditation
Another major name in the online wellness space, Calm promises to do what it says on the tin: find a pocket of calm, whenever and wherever you are. There’s plenty to explore on this app, from breathing exercises and guided meditation sessions (lasting anywhere from 90 seconds to 90 minutes), to soundscapes, music playlists and masterclasses taught by experts in mindfulness. There’s even a section specially designed for kids, with lullabies and stories to help them settle down for bedtime. The icing on the cake, however, has to be the collection of sleep stories narrated by celebrities – some of our favourites include Cynthia Erivo, Harry Styles, Cillian Murphy, Regé-Jean Page and Kate Winslet.
Pricing: £39.99 per year, or a one-off £399.99 charge for lifetime access
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Buddhify
Best For: Busy schedules
Ideal for all meditators (whatever your level), Buddhify offers guided meditation sessions that work around your schedule. Known for its colourful meditation wheel, the app categorises all of its offerings either by what you’re doing or how you’re feeling – setting up sessions that can be completed while you’re on your work break, drifting off to sleep, just waking up or simply walking from one thing to another. And with sessions lasting between four and 30 minutes, it’s easy to squeeze one into your day.
Pricing: A one-time fee of £4.99 (iOS App Store) or £2.99 (Google Play Store), as well as an optional annual membership priced at £24
Mindset by DIVE Studios
Best For: Inspiring content
A wellness platform with a twist, Mindset pulls together daily stories, reflections and guided meditations (including sleep stories and soundscapes) to encourage regular self-care habits. But what really sets this app apart is its huge library Celebrity Mindsets – inspirational talks from numerous artists (many hailing from the K-pop industry) that discuss the highs and lows of the shared human experience.
Pricing: Much of the content of Mindset is free to use, with some features accessible via a paid subscription ($15.99 per month, or £114.99 per year)
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Balance
Best For: Sleep
If it’s sleep you’re after, you might want to try Balance. Alongside its daily meditation feature, the app also helps users create personalised guided meditations with the help of a large library of music and sounds (perfect for creating bespoke soundscapes). And when it comes to getting a good night’s rest, the app offers even more: think sleep-inducing sounds, low-frequency music to enhance slow-wave sleep and wind-down activities that use bilateral stimulation and controlled breathing to help you relax before bed.
Pricing:
$11.99 per month, £69.99 per year or a a one-off $399.99 charge for lifetime access
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