# 8-minute Meditation — For BrainLink

> Brainwave-guided meditation app for stress reduction and mindfulness. (iPhone/iPad app by Shenzhen Macrotellect Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-minute-meditation/id648292228 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shenzhen Macrotellect Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/593369519)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 68 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2013-05-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-minute-meditation/id648292228/reviews.md

## What is 8?

Disclaimer:
This app has been connected to apple health. We kindly remind all users to seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions.

In daily life, our brains, more or less, would encounter anxiety, restlessness and any other negative emotions due to various reasons. “8 Min Meditation” is a professional pressure reduce application which based on advanced brainwave technology. Voice guided through a step-by-step approach, combined with BrainLink series products, 8 Min Meditation can record the brainwave data accurately, provide professional feedback and suggestion for beginner, and bring a relaxed learning experience. 

◉ Master Courses
1.	 Happiness Meditation 
Voice guidance created by founder of yoga online Sha Jin, voice healing mentor and experienced yoga teacher Shiva, and yoga teacher Zhang Yidan.

2.	Mindfulness Meditation 
Breathing and meditation exercise for 8 minutes guided by Dr. Eunice Chan in each chapter, synchronizing the meditation progress and brain data every time in the personal data center. 

3.	Music Healing 
Recording by teacher Angelo Castagneto. Integrated all the beautiful music and transfer it to people that how it affects our life positively.

4.	Breathing- NLP Meditation
Courses are conducted by teacher Kangkang and Ashlee, which provides aromatherapy/NLP meditation, helps mental and physical growth.


◉ Special features
1.	Brainwave Data
Record every meditation results and total length scientifically. Fatigue test, data acquisition, relaxation and attention recording, eSense state graph recording accurate to per second. 

2.	Zone State
Zone is a state of mind when you focus on something, it is a personal feeling of spiritual force. BrainLink can calculate the time of Zone based on the brainwave. 

3.	Synchronize to Apple HealthKit
Synchronizing the meditation time to the Apple HealthKit to do the mindfulness training, and learn about the positive energy by yourself. 

◉ Note
8 Min Meditation need to match BrainLink headband to get the complete brainwave training data, which helps you to get:
1.	Get accurate and complete brainwave data report; 
2.	Fatigue test and analysis;
3)	Unlock advanced courses more quickly.

◉ For more information about BrainLink, you can access:
Official Website: http://o.macrotellect.com/
Facebook: Macrotellect 
Instagram: macrotellect
Twitter: BrainLink

## Key features

- Brainwave data recording
- Voice-guided meditation courses
- Mindfulness and breathing exercises
- Music healing sessions
- NLP meditation
- Zone state tracking
- Apple HealthKit synchronization

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 声音冥想 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 身体冥想 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 音乐治疗 — 平静之旅 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 呼吸间-NLP冥想（中文） | $37.99 | one-time |
| 全部课程大礼包 | $249.99 | one-time |
| 中文课程礼包 | $109.99 | one-time |
| 正念冥想（英文） | $45.99 | one-time |
| 音乐疗愈（英文） | $25.99 | one-time |
| 英文课程礼包 | $109.99 | one-time |
| 正念冥想（粤语） | $45.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-minute-meditation/id648292228/reviews.md

### 3/5 — 有bug你们没看到吗？

*2020-01-05, version 6.0.2*

正念冥想页面里面，图片都看不见 就看见几个按钮选项。选的啥都不知道，¥68/$10刀一节课，不便宜，你总得让人知道买的是什么吧？ 这么贵，最好有一次免费试用。

### 5/5 — 越来越差

*2019-02-25, version 5.5.7*

去年用过一段时间，前面的免费课程非常好，循序渐进，又很有效果。今天重新下载，没想到已经改成这样。免费的芳香冥想，女声非常不专业。其他的全部要收费，而且还不便宜。

### 4/5 — 还不能匹配佩戴苹果蓝牙耳机

*2018-06-26*

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## Frequently asked questions about 8

### Does 8-minute Meditation require a special device?

Yes, 8-minute Meditation needs to be paired with a BrainLink headband to capture complete brainwave training data. This allows for accurate reports, fatigue analysis, and quicker unlocking of advanced courses.

### What kind of meditation courses are available on 8-minute Meditation?

8-minute Meditation offers Master Courses including Happiness Meditation, Mindfulness Meditation, Music Healing, and Breathing-NLP Meditation. These are guided by experienced teachers and mentors.

### How does 8-minute Meditation track progress?

The app records every meditation result and total length scientifically, including fatigue tests, data acquisition, relaxation, and attention recording accurate to the second. It also synchronizes meditation time to Apple HealthKit.

### Is 8-minute Meditation suitable for beginners?

Yes, the app is designed to provide a relaxed learning experience for beginners. It offers voice guidance through a step-by-step approach and professional feedback based on recorded brainwave data.

### What is the 'Zone State' in 8-minute Meditation?

The 'Zone State' refers to a state of mind where you are deeply focused. BrainLink technology can calculate the time spent in this state based on your brainwave activity during meditation.

### Can I use 8-minute Meditation without a doctor's advice?

While the app is designed for stress reduction, it's recommended to seek a doctor's advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions. The app has been connected to Apple Health.

### How often is 8-minute Meditation updated?

The latest version of 8-minute Meditation is 6.1.8, and it was last updated on April 12, 2024. This indicates a relatively frequent update cycle for the application.

### What devices support 8-minute Meditation?

8-minute Meditation is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.1.8 — 2024-04-12

This update
1.fix some issues
2024.4.12

### 6.1.7 — 2024-02-29

Update
1.fix some issues
2024.2.29

### 6.1.6 — 2024-01-31

Updates on 2024.1.25:

Added a relaxation level ring chart to visualize your relaxation level.
Added a raw EEG waveform chart to view your brainwave activity in real time.
Added brainwave automatic volume adjustment to ensure that you always hear the right volume for your brainwave activity.

### 6.1.5 — 2024-01-04

This update
1.Fixed the bug of countdown
2024.1.4

### 6.1.4 — 2023-12-08

This update
1.New brainwave report is online, data analytics is more professional and comprehensive.
2023.11.17

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