Leave a Review Smiling Mind
My mind is smiling
I have been using Smiling Mind for about a month now and it is amazing!! It is the first completely free meditation/mindfulness app that I have found and it is very well put together. There are different sections based on who is meditating and there are so many different sections. I have done the Intro and am now doing the foundations course. This app has really allowed me to learn how to practice and incorporate mindfulness into my life even when I feel too busy to sit down and pull out the app. I think that this app is perfect for anyone who is interested in mindfulness/meditation, but doesn’t want to pay a lot like most of the other popular meditation apps!Show lessvictoriaolsen1
Developer Response
Thanks for sharing!I love this app!
This is the best mental health/check in app I’ve ever come across. I was so tired of mediation apps bombarding me with ads and the pressure to pay more for better services (it’s like.. the last thing I need when I’m trying to relax...) But Smiling Mind truly makes me feel like the people who created it actually care about the practice of mediation and not about making a buck. I find the directions to be clear and grounding, and I appreciate the wide variety of lessons and tips—they even have a series dedicated to relieving stress during quarantine. I highly recommend this app if you struggle with anxiety and/or depression!Show lessWolffjesswolff
Great app, despite occasional bugs
Really solid range of meditations, including developmental tools to get started with little commitment and to gradually see the benefits. It’s been part of my routine for years.
New app has some nice enhancements and the usual bugs with a major upgrade (won’t let me change voice gender at the moment) but the apps track record on fixing such things is good. Stick with it. The benefits are worth the investment.Show lessscryer99
Life changing
This app has taught me all about meditation and has become a constant in my life to support me in managing my anxiety. I have been using the app for several years now and believe that it has truely been a life saver for me. I have now begun using what I have learnt from the app to meditate with my four years old students who are beginning to learn how to manage their emotions.
I noticed the app has recently upgraded and I wanted to share that there is a minor glitch which means I cannot click the finish button after I meditate. Not a big deal, just wanted to inform the developers to ensure they’re aware.
Thank you smiling mind creators.Show lessInsatec2222
Developer Response
This is so wonderful to hear, thank you for sharing! We will continue to release bug fixes and new features in the future and appreciate your support!Amazing, sometimes frustrating
I just found this app and have been super impressed so far. I really love it. However, the app has crashed on me twice so far - both times in the middle of a meditation. It’s hard to relax and be mindfully present when you’re worrying if the app will suddenly cut out. If the app stops working, it resets the meditation and there is no option to resume from where I left off. I’m not sure if this is a new issue; it seems like a major update was just released a few days ago.Show lessWonderBreadley
Developer Response
Hi, can you please contact us at info@smilingmind.com.au and we will gladly help you in resolving the issue.Actually changed my life!
Having just started medical school in the US this past year, I became stressed out and started taking a negative outlook on life. I was also not treating those closest to me with the respect and love they deserved. After breaking up with my girlfriend, I decided to actually give myself time to meditate and reflect each day on who I was and how I could change. Doing Smiling Mind meditations regularly has made me more mindful of my emotions and how I don’t have to react to them immediately. I’ve also enjoyed the sleep meditations because the soothing Australian accents usually knock me out before the recording is even over. Thank you guys for making this app and making it free and available for everyoneShow lessJoe from Wakanda
Developer Response
Thank you for sharing your story!Changed My Life!
I was always in disarray until I have this a try. I’ve always had trouble sleeping but this has specific meditations that get me right to it. Listening to one of these can change my whole day for the better. So easy to use and approachable. The one thing is I’m always told to “find a seat” and all that but I rarely do just out of personal preference.Show lesscoconimbus
Fantastic, Simple & Effective
Everyone knows nowadays that mediation is effective. Even western medicine admits it had real tangible health benefits.
So the real issues are these?
1. How do I meditate?
2. How do I establish a routine for mediation?
3. How do I keep it simple, enjoyable & effective?
The answer is this - use an app like this. I love this one because a) it’s free and b) is been developed by an official mental health organisation in Australia.
It’s even got a series of simple daily questions to help you keep track of your mood and mental health. It’s got a tonne of different types of mediations so you’ll never get bored. And best of all, there’s a way for everyone.
You can either just look up a mediation based on your existing preferences; or simply pick one by random based on the amount of time you’ve got Ava right now; or of your really serious about making mediation part of your life - simply choose one of their programmes & get started today.
My own experience is this - mediation significantly reduces both my anxiety levels and stress. Furthermore, it has a noticeable impact on my mood, well-being and outlook on life. The more often I meditate (look it only takes 5-10min) and my experience is that the best results comes from meditating twice a day; the better I feel, more relaxed I am, calmer, and best of all, I feel happier,
I mean who wouldn’t want that? Given is free, takes only 5-30 mins per day and it makes you feel great.Show lessBazzaMadness
Developer Response
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a kind, informative 5-star review!!Excellent app
I have been using the app for several years now. There is a plenty of content which is genuinely free, varied, great quality and easy to use. Work through a series of meditations or pick a favourite. Well worth having.Bibfj
Developer Response
Thank you for the 5 star review!Just one complaint
I love everything about this app itself. As an American, I seriously love the Australian accents featured in each meditation. And I immensely appreciate the services being offered for free. However, I do have one (and only one) complaint and that would be that my app crashes - quite literally - every time that I try to open it from the notification screen. By that, I mean that whenever I receive a “you have not meditated in ___ days, click here to do your next meditation” or a “it is time for your daily meditation” notification and I click on the given notification to open the Smiling Mind app, the app crashes and takes my phone back to its home screen every time. If this slight bug could be addressed, I’d absolutely change my rating to a 5-star and be happy to do, and I’d officially have no complaints left. Regardless, thank you for a great app and I am a big fan of it!Show lessThe Hot Sexy Taco
Developer Response
Hi there, thanks for the positive review. We've released a new version of the app and hopefully it's not crashing like this for you anymore!
