In our fast-paced world, finding a moment of peace can seem like a herculean task. Thankfully, technology has stepped in to offer solace in the form of meditation apps. These digital havens promise to guide us through the tumultuous seas of our minds to the serene shores of mindfulness and relaxation. With so many options available, choosing the right app can feel overwhelming. I’ve delved into the top 3 most popular meditation apps, listing out some thoughts, to help you find your perfect digital meditation companion. Ending with my personal favorite – Insight Timer!

1. Headspace: Your Daily Dose of Mindfulness

• Beginner-friendly interface: The app literally points you to a first how-to meditation session. (not that others don’t have sessions for beginners though).
• Price: $70/Year. The most expensive of the 3.
• Experience: It has a more cartoony, clip art feel throughout the app which I personally don’t like.
• Time in App: This app has the least user-friendly stats section available so not sure how much time I used the app before this article, but admit this was my least used app of the three.

• Customizable experiences: Tailor background sounds to personal preferences. I really, really like this feature!
• Price: $60/Year, same as the Insight Timer app.
• Experience: Very calming and love the user experience much better than Headspace.
• Time in App: 30 hours and 16 minutes
• Favorites: I love the Eva Green sleep stories. Her voice is so soothing.

3. Insight Timer: The Community Meditation Hub

• Community aspect: Connect with meditation practitioners worldwide.
• Price: $60/Year, same as the Calm app.
• Time in App: 62 hours and 45 minutes.
• Courses: I think the courses in this app are much more substantive and meaty than other apps. A lot of the courses are deep dive, multiple day courses led by licensed professionals. It’s just short of actually going to therapy in my experience.