# 1 Giant Mind: Learn Meditation — Meditate, Stress Relief, Calm

> Learn effortless meditation techniques for stress relief and improved wellbeing. (iPhone/iPad app by 1 Giant Mind Pty Ltd.)

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- Developer: [1 Giant Mind Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792575512)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 923 App Store ratings · 569 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 92 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-06-18
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-giant-mind-learn-meditation/id990931892/reviews.md

## What is 1 Giant Mind?

Learn to meditate in 12 easy steps, then take the 30 day challenge to make meditation a daily habit.

With 1 Giant Mind, Jonni Pollard, a master meditation teacher, author, and founder of the 1 Giant Mind Teacher Training Academy will teach you how to learn a 'Being' meditation technique. With 4 years of in-app research, this app has proven to reduce stress levels and generate overall better wellbeing for users. *(PSS Personal Stress Survey surveyed over 6000 users).

The 1 Giant Mind app is for anyone who wants to feel less stressed, more calm, present, and experience greater health and wellbeing. Our approach to meditation is easy and effortless. and no previous experience is required. Anyone can learn this technique in 12 short steps and begin to experience the benefits immediately.

How the 12 Step ‘Learn Meditation' Course works:

* Each step only takes 15 minutes and builds upon the previous step
* Step by step video and audio tutorial instruction guides you
* A journal and set-a-reminder tool to help you keep track of your progress and assist in making your practice a daily habit
* In-depth practical explanations to further deepen your knowledge of the technique
* Access to a ‘Review Your Experience’ videos that help you better understand all of the different experiences you can have
* Videos can be streamed or downloaded
* Unlock helpful content and rewards as you progress
* FAQ library that answers many questions that you may have as you learn this technique.
* At the end of the 12 step course you will know how to meditate anywhere, anytime, and experience deeply restful and rejuvenating meditations.

30-Day Challenge

* Once you have completed the 12 step course you will unlock the 30 day challenge.
* Take the 30 day challenge to make meditation a daily habit
* Choose the length of your daily meditation, do it with or without music and with or without guidance.
* Access the journal and set a reminder tools
* Unlock content and rewards to inspire you to complete the 30 day challenge.

Meditation Timer

* Once you have completed the 12 step course you will unlock the meditation timer.
* This is a great tool to keep you on track
* Choose between 10, 15 and 20 minute meditations, with or without guidance and/or music.
* Choose a male or female voice to guide you
* Keep a journal, and set reminders.
* Track your Mindful Minutes in Apple Health

6 Key Points of this Technique

- The 1 Giant Mind Being technique is effortless to practice
- This technique is perfect for people with busy minds
- The technique requires no concentration or controlling of thoughts
- It can be practiced anywhere, at anytime, sitting comfortably with your eyes closed
- It doesn’t require any belief system to be effective
- You can feel benefits immediately

IN-APP SUBSCRIPTIONS

Make meditation a daily habit with 1 Giant Mind Pro
Monthly: $9.99 USD | Lifetime: $49.99 USD

Subscriptions renew automatically. Manage or cancel anytime through your App Store account settings.

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## Key features

- 12-step learn meditation course
- 30-day habit building challenge
- Guided meditation timer
- Progress journaling and reminders
- Stress reduction and wellbeing focus
- Effortless meditation technique

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro | $9.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of 1 Giant Mind?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💎 Best Meditation App I've Ever Used
- 🌟 Amazing Meditation App
- 🙏 Fantastic Meditation App
- 👍 Excellent Meditation App
- 🧘‍♂️ Great App for Beginners
- 🤗 Wonderful Meditation App
- 🌈 Effortless Meditation Technique
- 🌍 Free TM-like Meditation
- 🧠 Helps with Stress Reduction
- 🌳 Calming and Relaxing

**Cons**

- 🐛 Timer Issues After Updates
- 🐛 Progress Resets and Bugs
- 🐛 Login and Registration Issues
- 🔇 Abrupt End to Meditation
- 🤯 Jarring Ending Sound

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Timer Resets and Redownloads Required
- Progress Not Saving Properly
- Login and Registration Verification Issues
- Videos and Content Not Loading
- Meditation Timer Cutting Off Early

**Most requested features**

- Ability to Fast Forward or Skip Steps
- More Diverse Voice Options
- Ability to Track Meditation History
- Customizable Ending Sound
- Offline Access to Content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 569)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-giant-mind-learn-meditation/id990931892/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Great at first…

*2026-08-31, version 3.5.10*

But if you allow your subscription to lapse, they lock you out of the progress you already made - and paid for.

### 1/5 — they sold out

*2026-08-28, version 3.5.10*

they are not letting me meditate for free anymore

### 1/5 — Not worth it

*2026-08-20, version 3.5.10*

As others have said. This app was glitchy but it was worth it since it was free. Now it costs $50. I might have said it’s worth $5.

### 1/5 — Rug Pullers

*2026-08-13, version 3.5.10*

I was genuinely a huge fan of this app, I used to recommend it to everyone in my life. When this app was free, it was one I was grateful for. After a while of using it, the app became a buggy mess, which I was willing to forgive because it was free and I had already gone through the course a few times. The glitchiness became so severe that the app was unfortunately unusable and I had to uninstall it. After months of utilizing other apps and having updated my phone, I decided to try downloading One Giant Mind again, only to find that the free meditation course is now hidden behind a $50 paywall. I used to recommend this app as a way to practice transcendental meditation for free. This app was valuable at one time, but so limited in features that there is no way it is worth $50. Save your money and use the free version of Insight Timer.

### 1/5 — Wack

*2026-07-26, version 3.5.8*

Used to be such a great application to learn how to meditate… a shame this is locked behind a monthly paywall now.

### 2/5 — Opposite effect

*2026-07-04, version 3.5.8*

Used to be free and I was through half of the steps now I can’t progress. I’m more stressed now because of this app. Make the 12 steps free and require a subscription for content that actually gets updated.

### 1/5 — Frustrated

*2026-07-01, version 3.5.8*

I’m unhappy with the app. I’ve used it daily for 10 years. It was free, now it costs $15 a month and I’m not sure why? If there was an explanation I’d probably be happy to contribute because it’s helped me for so many years but I don’t believe anything has changed on the app to warrant the subscription. Could the meditation timer be free to use? 

Side note to the app developers: The bell is awkwardly timed at the end of the meditation now.. not sure if anyone tested the meditation timer from start to finish.

### 1/5 — Offensive money grabbing stitch up!

*2026-06-26, version 3.5.1*

After seriously enjoying using the app for a long time while it was free, the sudden forced “upgrade” to the paid only  version came at a really bad time for me owing to a family bereavement where as a result I was unable to access it when I really needed it most. Eventually having resolved the sign up issues for the 2 month free trial I contacted the support team to ask for a list of the promised “improvements” - as I could see none. After no response and with the absence of a free version I’m afraid my 1giantmind journey is coming to an end. A once beautiful idea has now been corrupted by the greed of whoever has bought the original app in order to abuse the goodwill of the original users. I appreciate there may be server costs, which I would not mind paying for, however what is being asked for in terms of a monthly subscription is far too high for an app with zero promised improvements. The fact that it has a 4 star rating in the App Store must be down to previous reviews before it became paid only - just check the other more recent negative reviews since the change! I really can’t see this as anything other than a money grabbing con and will be reporting it to Apple as such with the recommendation that all ratings before it became paid only are removed and even ask them to delete the app itself. This is a scam!

### 1/5 — Now useless without “Premium”

*2026-06-24, version 3.5.7*

Listen, if none of the meditation options on your formerly free app now work without a Premium subscription, you’re not charging for “premium access”—you’re just charging for access. I get keeping some stuff behind a paywall, but damn. Too bad.

### 1/5 — Sad to see

*2026-06-17, version 3.5.7*

I used to enjoy using just the timer functionality, separate from the courses. Now even that is behind a paywall. 

I understand that you want to be compensated for your work but surely you could’ve seen that paywalling your existing content without providing anything else of value wasn’t the right way to do it. 

I hope you’ll restore the original free functions of the app but I fear that it may be too late to reverse the negative review wave you’ve unleashed upon yourselves. I, for one, will not be keeping the app downloaded or holding my breath for any change.

## Frequently asked questions about 1 Giant Mind

### What is the 1 Giant Mind app?

The 1 Giant Mind app teaches an effortless meditation technique called 'Being' meditation. It guides users through 12 easy steps to learn the practice, aiming to reduce stress and enhance overall wellbeing. The app also includes a 30-day challenge to help establish a daily meditation habit.

### How does the 12-step course work?

Each of the 12 steps in the course takes approximately 15 minutes and builds upon the previous one. The course provides step-by-step video and audio instruction, along with a journal and reminder tool to track progress and encourage daily practice. You'll learn to meditate anywhere, anytime.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the 1 Giant Mind app is completely free to use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing users to access all features and content without any cost.

### Who is this meditation app for?

This app is designed for anyone who wants to feel less stressed, more calm, and more present in their daily lives. It's particularly suitable for beginners as it requires no prior meditation experience and is described as easy and effortless to learn.

### What are the benefits of using this app?

Users can expect to experience reduced stress levels and improved overall wellbeing. The app aims to help you feel calmer, more present, and to cultivate a daily meditation habit. Many users report feeling the benefits of the meditation technique immediately after learning it.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5.10 — 2026-08-10

- All-New Look: We've redesigned the entire app from the ground up with a cleaner, more modern interface.
- Bug Fixes & Performance: fixed minor bugs and made things run smoother overall.

### 3.5.9 — 2026-08-03

- All-New Look: We've redesigned the entire app from the ground up with a cleaner, more modern interface.
- Bug Fixes & Performance: fixed minor bugs and made things run smoother overall.

### 3.5.8 — 2026-07-01

- Introduced a new onboarding experience for first-time users to improve app introduction and flow.
- Added a new questionnaire screen after onboarding to better personalize user experience.
- Added a new session completion screen shown after each step to provide clearer progress feedback.
- Redesigned the intro screen when tapping on any step for a more intuitive and engaging experience.
- General UI improvements and bug fixes for better stability and performance.

### 3.5.7 — 2026-05-21

- Fixed minor bugs reported by our users
- Improved app stability and performance

### 3.5.6 — 2026-05-07

We’ve made a series of refinements to enhance your meditation experience:
- Bug Fixes: Resolved several issues to ensure smoother app behavior.
- Performance Improvements: Optimized overall app performance for faster, more reliable sessions.

Thank you for using 1 Giant Mind. Stay centered and keep meditating!

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