# Live From Rest — user reviews > 83 indexed App Store user reviews of Live From Rest by Steve Smith, rated 4.89/5 from 169 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-from-rest/id1220586710/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-from-rest/id1220586710.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 145 · 4★ 4 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 3 ## What do users think of Live From Rest? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - ✨ Scripture-based Christian meditation content - 🎵 Customizable background music and sound options - 👥 Multiple soothing narrator voices to choose from - ⏱️ Flexible meditation duration options (1-25 minutes) - 💰 Free app with optional donation model - 🎯 Easy-to-use intuitive interface - 🧘 Effective for anxiety, stress, and sleep management - ❤️ Spiritually transformative and healing experiences - 📱 Simple, clean design without ads or pop-ups - 🔧 Highly customizable meditation sessions - 💪 Helps users develop consistent meditation habits - 🙏 Authentic Christian focus with theological depth **Cons** - 🐛 App crashes and won't load past initial screen - ⏳ Extremely slow content download times (multiple days) - 🤔 Confusing freemium model messaging - 🔄 Audio playback issues (no voice or music playing) - 📚 Limited content library requiring repeated listening - 🧭 Navigation and UI could be more intuitive - ❌ Inconsistent performance across devices **Commonly reported bugs** - App won't load beyond splash screen or menu - Content takes multiple days to download - White screen display after menu selection - Audio playback failure (no voice or background sounds) - App crashes on new device installations - Reinstalling doesn't resolve loading issues **Most requested features** - Filter/sort meditations by length - More narrator voice options (especially Joshua) - Increased frequency of new meditation content additions - Improved UI/UX design for easier navigation - More variety in meditation topics and themes ## Newest reviews (19 of 83) ### 5/5 — Encouraging *2025-05-28, version 3.2.1* So thankful for this App. Supports my engagement with God ### 5/5 — Meditation and Devotions in one place *2025-05-28, version 3.2.1* I was thrillled to find this app via a friend. I’d been meditating for a while and love it but I particularly like that these meditations are based in Christian scripture. I get the benefits of meditation and stillness while also being with God. ### 5/5 — Love this app *2025-03-08, version 3.1.9* Still using this app and loving it. Thank you for a God honouring app and a way for us to relax into God and His love for us. And it IS totally free!! I have made a donation. Need to do it again and I’m totally pleased and thankful. ### 5/5 — Great when it works! *2024-09-04, version 3.1.7* I had this app for a year and loved it. Recently, I got a new phone and downloaded the app to the new phone. It says that it will take a “short while” for content to download; it literally took multiple days. Then, once downloaded, I couldn’t get beyond a flash of the menu before the app would shift to an all white screen. I’ve tried deleting and redownloading (and waiting a couple of days) two or three times, but without it ever working. This is a shame, because the app is fantastic! ### 5/5 — Love this App! *2024-08-30, version 3.1.7* Have used this app for years and have recommended to to countless others! The meditations are routed in the bible. There is something for everybody, no matter what you are going through… to spend time away from the “noise” of life, and to be routed and grounded in scripture while you are doing it! Highly recommend! ### 5/5 — Brings me peace *2024-08-08* This app has really helped me to center myself when I am feeling anxious or overwhelmed in thought. There are many topics to pick from also, so I can use the meditation prompt that suits the situation. ### 5/5 — Annette-Marie Harrop. *2024-07-25, version 3.1.7* I use it every night when I get in bed. It helps me relax and go into a deep sleep. ### 5/5 — Changing me & Changing my life *2024-05-19, version 3.1.7* I have been using this app almost daily over the past 6+ years and I’m SO grateful for it. I have several favourite meditations that I use, each with the flexibility of choosing a short or long version depending on the time I have available. These enable my wandering mind to focus on God’s presence with me at the start of each day & this has been positively shaping my days & my life, setting me on course with Him for the day in a deeply wonderful way. I recommend this app to people regularly!! ### 5/5 — Gets me through the day *2024-03-16, version 3.1.7* Thank you for this wonderful app which helps to calm my racing thoughts and return to a place of calm serenity. ### 5/5 — Thank you *2024-02-09, version 3.1.7* Having been trying to find a Christian British uk mediation deep rest audios/ app for long time. Very soothing for me. With needing regular rest to get through day with having long covid, very thankful to have found this to listen to Gods truth with soothing voices. Thank you🙏 ### 5/5 — Incredible *2023-12-17, version 3.1.7* This is the perfect app. The combo between music, sound, voice, leading, breathing, verse and you choose is exactly what I was looking for. The best part I didn’t even know this is what I was looking for. You have so many options for quiete time each choice has male and female voice, you can chose to change the different noises that happen during the meditations. I love how they teach you and remind you to breath. Perfect perfect thank you so so much for this app!! ### 5/5 — The best meditation app *2023-12-14, version 3.1.7* I agree with the other reviews, this app is honestly a blessing!! I love the simple design and the clearly compassionate intentions of the creators of this app. It’s revolutionary and will be recommending it everyone :)) ### 5/5 — Superb *2023-10-26, version 3.1.7* Just love this App. Wish more people knew about it! Changed my life on many levels. ### 5/5 — Pool of Peace *2023-09-28, version 3.1.7* I have accessed deep pools of peace and healing using this app. Beautifully put together, brimming with options and powerful tools to help you access the freedom and transformation that Jesus , the Father and the Holy Spirit dearly ant us to recieve . ### 5/5 — A rare gem *2023-08-17, version 3.1.7* This rare gem of an app has been a blessing in so many ways. I have experienced God’s peace that passes understanding when I used this app on 2 specific occasions when I was going through a hard time. I highly recommend it. ### 5/5 — Grace and Love *2023-06-26, version 3.1.2* I appreciate this app so much! It is full of grace and love and is a great way to start my day! ### 5/5 — My favourite meditation App! *2023-05-16, version 3.1.2* Without a doubt, this is my go-to meditation App. I’ve recommended it to my Christian friends and to my clients too. Lots of good features and various timings offered on the meditations. I love that it’s openly Christian, many with scriptural references. I like to listen first thing in the morning, but I’ve listened to some great bedtime meditations too. Very easy to use and I’ve saved my favourites which is handy. I always feel much calmer and it really helps me to connect with God and to reach a place of peace. I’m so very grateful for all the hard work that’s gone into producing this, it’s such a blessing. ### 5/5 — A wonderful resource *2023-04-23, version 3.1.2* I love this app - flexible mindfulness tools for every mood with a beautiful faith approach 😀. ### 5/5 — Love this app! *2023-04-22* I use this app daily. To help me go to sleep and anytime during the day when I feel the need. It’s so nice to have Christian God loving meditation app. Thank you so much to Steve and his family for this. God bless you all! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Won’t load! *2024-09-03, version 3.1.7* I have had the app for a few days and it won’t get past the first screen. Tried reinstalling etc. sad times! X ### 1/5 — TOTAL SCAM *2022-12-14, version 2.2.6* This app is a total scam. 1. The developer says it’s “free for all to use” but he still keeps the subscription open so you can donate if you like. The content is not free for all The introduction is free for all. You can only unlock the app if you pay. 2. This app is yet another example of a cash grab. People will do anything to get money these days. Do not download this app ### 1/5 — Love from rest *2021-02-21, version 2.2.6* I downloaded the app. I have one page only. The 3 minute introduction. That’s it. Nothing I’ve seen describing this app and it’s different pages and options in the App Store are to be found. Disappointed. ### 1/5 — Sad it stopped working *2019-09-09, version 2.1.1* I used to love this app, but something happened and now none of the music or the voice over plays. It is just the sound of the bell periodically. I hope it gets fixed soon. ### 1/5 — Bobsledd *2019-08-25, version 2.1.1* Paid money and only gives me introduction over and over ### 4/5 — Such a great way to start the day *2019-03-19, version 2.0.1* Hear so much about research telling us how important mindfulness is, so pleased we can do it with Jesus. My current favourite is Morning Prayer. I’d love to see a way to sort/filter based on length. :) ### 5/5 — Life changing app *2026-07-08, version 3.2.3* It’s really helping me through a very challenging period ✨✨✨ ### 5/5 — Heaven *2026-05-05, version 3.2.2* Found this app at a time that my own mental health was in a bad way. After years of nursing others I really needed some nursing myself. This app was part of my healing journey. So thankyou so much. I continue to use it and refer others to use it to. May god continue to bless you and the work that you do. ### 5/5 — Life giving *2026-04-10, version 3.2.2* Gentle, restful, Godful meditations to help you calm your mind and draw closer to Jesus. Versatile and easy to use. Thanks Steve and team ### 5/5 — Best of the best *2026-04-03, version 3.2.2* Amazing all changed my life ## Most praised reviews (6 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Love it! *2026-03-31, version 3.2.2* SO grateful for this app which has helped me massively through a really tough period in my life. The app is simple, easy to use and has great meditation content... thank you! ### 5/5 — Beautiful app that helps me refocus *2026-03-21, version 3.2.2* I find this app very helpful in helping me think on God and his beautiful ways. It reminds me to slow down and delight in God and his ways. The best part is that this helpful and beautiful app is free. ### 5/5 — Healing *2026-02-08, version 3.2.2* Practicing these meditations is healing and strengthening me spiritually. It also is helping me learn to relax as part of my migraine management strategy. ### 5/5 — Beautiful! *2026-01-16, version 3.2.2* This is an utterly beautiful Christian meditation app. I profoundly encounter the presence, rest and peace of the Lord when I use it. It’s anchored in Scripture-the living word and TRUTH of God-which sets us FREE! It includes lots of lovely options to customise each session-including background sounds/duration/voice etc etc. It has clearly been created with excellent attention to detail and much care and consideration for the user. I’ll be recommending this to anyone who might listen to me/this! Thanks so much Dr. Smith and team for this amazing gift of an app. ### 5/5 — Wish I found this sooner! *2026-01-16, version 3.2.2* Amazing resource for anyone needing simple meditation guidance. It gives you just the right options to make it suit your needs such as timing, voice type and music style. I’ve spent many years paying to access similar functionality in other well known apps, so I’m really happy to have finally found this one. ### 5/5 — Exactly what I was looking for *2025-06-11, version 3.2.1* So easy and intuitive to use, I love having meditation and Bible time first thing and last thing to bookend my day. This is exactly what I was looking for!! --- *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 2026-07-17.*