# GLY: Mindfulness for Kids — user reviews > 41 indexed App Store user reviews of GLY by Good Luck Yogi, LLC, rated 4.86/5 from 59 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gly-mindfulness-for-kids/id1632362442/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gly-mindfulness-for-kids/id1632362442.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 56 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 2 ## Newest reviews (19 of 41) ### 5/5 — Surprisingly calming—even for adults! *2025-07-16, version 3.4.7* I’m totally new to meditation, and even though this app is designed for kids, it really works for me too. The voice is super soothing, the exercises are simple, and it’s helped me wind down after long, stressful days. Honestly didn’t expect much at first, but now it’s part of my daily routine. If you’re just starting out with mindfulness, this is a great (and gentle) way to begin. ### 5/5 — Wonderful App for Kids and Parents! *2025-05-19* I absolutely love this app—and so do my two boys, ages 9 and 7! It’s become a beautiful part of our bedtime routine and a peaceful way to end our day together. The guided meditations are calming, easy for them to follow, and filled with positive messages. I can see how it helps them relax, reflect, and feel more grateful. Thank you for creating something so thoughtful and meaningful. Tools like this truly help make the world a better place—one peaceful child at a time. 💛 **Developer response:** Thank you for sharing this—it means so much to hear how the app has become part of your bedtime routine. We’ve recently added a new portal for kids 9 and up with updated art, meditations led by adults, and a journal feature. We hope your family enjoys the new updates! ### 5/5 — Important App for Kids in 2025 *2025-01-25* This app couldn’t have come at a more important time for kids. With mental health challenges rising among younger generations, teaching these tools to children and integrating it into their daily lives can make a massive difference. The meditations and breathing techniques this app teaches can help kids build a stronger connection with themselves, manage emotions better, and regulate their nervous systems in a healthy way. I highly recommend this app to kids and it’s an amazing app for parents to practice meditation with their children. **Developer response:** Your heartfelt words truly resonate with our mission—thank you! We’re so glad GLY is helping children and families navigate today’s challenges with mindfulness and connection. Your recommendation means everything to us. ### 5/5 — 10/10 experience *2024-12-21, version 2.0.5* As a Youth Yoga Educator, I highly recommend this meditation app for children based on my professional experience! I’ve had much success with it in the elementary schools that I service! It’s user friendly and there are a wide variety of meditations to choose from! Not to mention, most of the meditations are narrated by children, so the content is engaging and digestible for children! ### 5/5 — A beautiful introduction for Kids *2024-12-12* The skillset of meditation and relaxation is something we often learn later in life. Early introduction to children as a natural way of life is a game changer! My godchildren are locked in! **Developer response:** What a lovely message—thank you! We completely agree that early introduction to mindfulness can be transformative. We’re thrilled your godchildren are enjoying the app and benefiting from these lifelong skills. ### 5/5 — Great to use in therapy! *2024-12-12* As a pediatric occupational therapist, I am always incorporating mindfulness techniques into my treatment sessions. This is a great tool to help kids learn how to calm their bodies and regulate using meditation. I would recommend Good Luck Yogi to any parent, educator or person who cares about the emotional regulation of children. The visuals and guided meditations are interactive and my patients have really enjoyed using this. **Developer response:** We deeply appreciate your perspective as a pediatric occupational therapist! Knowing that the app supports your work with emotional regulation is incredibly rewarding. Thank you for recommending GLY to parents and educators—we’re honored to play a role in your sessions. ### 5/5 — Awesome Meditations for Kids! *2024-12-11* This app is useful and a great way to introduce kids to meditation. This app helps kids attempt to build a daily practice of meditation, mindfulness, and guided breathing! Great start for anyone wanting to learn how to meditate (: **Developer response:** Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you find the app helpful for building daily mindfulness habits. It’s heartwarming to hear it’s been a great starting point for kids (and anyone!) learning to meditate. ### 5/5 — High Quality Video and Audio *2024-11-18* While managing screen time can be challenging for our family, the GLY is a positive, engaging experience. The high quality meditation audio is wonderful too! This has been so thoughtfully designed. **Developer response:** Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re glad GLY has become a positive experience amidst the challenges of screen time. We’re especially happy you enjoy the meditation audio and design—every detail was created with families like yours in mind! ### 5/5 — Developing healthy habits *2024-11-17* GLY provides so many opportunities for children and adults alike to find what mindful activities work best for them. It is a fun and easy practice which becomes a healthy way of living. My grandchildren love this app! **Developer response:** We’re delighted to hear that both you and your grandchildren are enjoying the app! It’s wonderful to know that GLY is fostering mindful activities for all ages. Thank you for making it part of your family’s healthy routine! ### 5/5 — Nurturing Children’s Wellbeing *2024-11-13* What a beautiful platform for children to access meditation practices in a playful manner. Thank you to the Good Luck Yogi team for crafting this app with wonderful content. I’m hopeful for the children who use this platform to excel and thrive in their lives. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement! We’re thrilled that you find the app beautiful and playful for children. Hearing your hope for their success inspires us to keep creating meaningful content. Your support means the world to the Good Luck Yogi team! ### 5/5 — Tj *2024-11-13, version 2.0.1* This the best all around 😁😁 ### 5/5 — My daughters love it! *2024-11-12* They have a buddy now that helps them breathe, calm down and feel positive! Amazing stories as well. **Developer response:** We appreciate your feedback so much! I'm glad your kids have found a new buddy with GLY! ### 5/5 — I’m a Nanny, and Love This App Works Wonders *2024-11-09* As a nanny caring for children in grades K-5, I’ve found this app to be an incredible tool for their social-emotional learning. The meditations help children cope with emotions like anxiety, anger, and sadness. There are also guided sessions addressing real-life scenarios, such as handling bullying. ### 5/5 — Great for my kids *2024-11-06, version 2.0.1* They love it ### 5/5 — Great so far, very unique *2024-11-04* My kids really enjoy the meditations, sounds, and stories in this app. It’s really unique to have all the voices done by kids and it helps them relate to the messages and stay connected without getting distracted. I look forward to using this app for a long time! **Developer response:** I'm so happy you enjoy our kid-voiced meditations! We agree that they are quite unique! Thank you for your feedback! ### 5/5 — Maybe our kids won’t need therapists. *2024-11-04* Good Luck Yogi is such a great app—it’s super easy to use, and I love the learning and meditation features. It’s perfect for helping kids (and adults 👀) connect with their emotions and find their inner strength. It’s a great way for them to start learning how to handle feelings without bottling them up or letting them explode. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We truly appreciate the nice words and encouragement! I'm glad you enjoy our features! ### 5/5 — Emotion regulation made easy *2024-11-03* Great App to introduce meditation to kids. Super fun and engaging and no features that lead to addiction. I love that this is parents guided so it’s just a way for me to share meditation on a child friendly way with my 4 year old. He loves it! **Developer response:** This is such positive feedback! I'm glad you resonate with our app and it's a good fit for your child! Thank you so much! ### 5/5 — Life changing *2024-11-03, version 2.0.1* I have seen a huge difference in my kids mood and presence since meditating and breathing with GYL. Thank you for creating everlasting impact into the world! excited to see what else you guys have install for us 🙌🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️ ### 5/5 — Guided meditations with kids voice *2024-11-03, version 2.0.1* First time I’ve seen an app with guided meditations with a kids voice. So much easier for the kids to follow along and be engaged with the instructions. Love the idea, well done. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — No lifetime option available in app. *2025-11-26, version 3.5.9* I got this app through Indie App Santa. The app description and the App Store’s show a free lifetime option, but the only option available to you is a subscription model for $4.16 monthly or 49.99 annually. I’ll wait to hear from the from the developers. There is still over 23 hours left for the lifetime option. Deleted until I get a reply from the developer. ### 5/5 — Functional and Pure *2026-02-13* This app has all the right things. Well intentioned useful content that encourages kids and young adults to be better versions of themselves. In a world of hurry, this is helping me be in the present. ### 5/5 — Mindfulness for kids *2026-02-07, version 3.6.6* Mindfulness for kids is so important and this app makes it easily accessible and fun! ### 5/5 — Good for kids and adult alike *2026-01-11* I recently found out about GLY and this GLY meditation app. I love how it is super kid friendly, and that it has cute animations. I’m excited for the team to develop more games, quizzes and mindfulness tips. I recommend this app for parents who are looking for a grounding and peaceful activities for their kids in our fast moving world. ### 5/5 — Works for Adults too! *2025-12-29* I got this app to use with students but found myself using it on myself also as an adult! I have used it on multiple occasions to help me sleep and to calm anxiety. Highly recommend this app for any age! ### 5/5 — Beautiful App *2025-11-19, version 3.5.7* Beautiful App. Much needed in these times, my family loves it! ### 5/5 — Job well done *2025-11-16, version 3.5.6* This is an awesome and creative resource for the youth! ### 5/5 — Early intro to meditation *2025-11-14, version 3.5.6* Loving this! i will be sending this to all of my friends with young kids. This practice early on is genius! ### 5/5 — Useful for my kids *2025-11-03, version 3.5.4* Helped me relax my kids before bed ### 5/5 — Loved this app. *2025-10-31, version 3.5.4* Easy to use. ## Most praised reviews (1 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — GLY is so relaxing! *2025-07-24* I love GLY’s soundscapes and 5 minute meditations. They are written so nicely, and they are the perfect length for quickly calming down. GLY makes it so easy to catch my breath. **Developer response:** We're so grateful to hear this! Thank you for enjoying our meditations --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-29.*