# Meditation Oasis: Simply Being — Relaxation, Sleep, Anxiety

> Guided meditations for relaxation, sleep, and stress relief with music and nature sounds. (iPhone/iPad app by Meditation Oasis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-oasis-simply-being/id347418999 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Meditation Oasis](https://appshunter.io/developer/347419011)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 2,273 App Store ratings · 297 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.5 · 68 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-oasis-simply-being/id347418999/reviews.md

## What is Meditation Oasis?

Learn to meditate or deepen your meditation practice with Mary Maddux, a leading meditation teacher who has brought meditation to thousands of people worldwide. Her guided meditations have been used in many settings - businesses, hospitals, clinics, military, rehabilitation, schools, spas -  and are regularly recommended by doctors and therapists to their patients. 

The beautiful music on the app has been composed by Richard Maddux, musician and and co-creator of the Meditation Oasis® apps. Richard’s music is known for its ability to bring deep relaxation and support the meditative state. You can use it as a background to the meditations or you can enjoy the music on its own. You also have the option of using high quality nature sounds

In response to user requests, we have combined the best of all our apps and programs into one comprehensive meditation app. Our original Simply Being app is here, along with over 80 additional guided meditations and three programs. 

Enjoy the deep relaxation, stress relief and benefits of meditation without prior experience. You can listen to the guided meditations alone or with music or nature sounds. You can also listen to the music or nature sounds alone.

Meditation Programs:
● 4 Days: Meditation Program for Beginners
● 7 Days: Advanced Meditations
● 4 Days: Anxiety & Worry Relief

Meditation Sessions for:
● Sleep
● Relaxation
● Emotional Healing
● Pain Relief
● Health & Healing
● Walking Meditations
● Breathing
● Stress Relief
● Heart Opening
● Work & Study

App Features include:
• Choose to listen with music or nature sounds in the background, or to the voice alone
• Music/nature sounds have separate adjustable volume controls
• On first play tracks are downloaded  for listening offline
• Create a favorites list
• Receive daily meditation reminders
• Find meditations by category
• Original meditation music, over 30 selections

This app includes an auto renewing subscription which enables access to all guided meditations and programs:
- Subscription options are monthly or yearly
- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
- Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
- Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
- No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period
- Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication.

## Key features

- Guided meditations for various needs
- Beginner and advanced meditation programs
- Original music and nature sounds
- Offline listening capability
- Daily meditation reminders
- Customizable background audio

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Meditation Oasis?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🌙 Helps with sleep and relaxation
- 🕰️ Flexible time options
- 🔊 Customizable volume controls
- 🎶 Variety of background sounds
- 💤 Effective for meditation and stress relief

**Cons**

- 🔁 Repetitive guided meditation
- 💰 Paid app with limited free content
- 🔇 Lack of voice/music variety
- 🤔 Outdated or confusing UI changes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashing or freezing on newer devices
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Most requested features**

- More background sound options
- Longer meditation time options
- Ability to save custom meditation settings
- Integration with health/sleep tracking apps

## Recent user reviews (10 of 297)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-oasis-simply-being/id347418999/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Bought an app and used it for years

*2026-05-13, version 7.4*

Now it’s an expensive subscription service, not worth it, and very disappointing as I doubt I care for any of the “upgrades.”

### 4/5 — I have always loved this app but there was an update…

*2023-10-15, version 7.4*

I have always loved everything about this app. It’s easy to use, there are enough options to make almost anyone happy.  But…I’m just coming back to it after a hiatus and in the 10 minute simply being meditation there’s an obvious edit that included a volume increase.  Very distracting!

### 5/5 — Great app by a developer of non-subscription apps!!!!

*2023-10-07*

I’m in a period of my life where I’m trying to reign in my anxiety.  I’ve been on a quest for the “perfect “ meditation application.  Well, I may not have found one single perfect app, but I was lucky enough to find the perfect app developer of apps that help to free oneself of anxiety and sleep problems! I highly recommend this application, and the other apps by this developer.   This amazing developer has not given in to the subscription model!!!   I’m so proud of them.  I personally have given them a donation simply as a thank you for not giving in.   We need to start protesting with our pocketbooks to prevent the increasingly frivolous use of the subscription model.

### 1/5 — NOT new and improved

*2022-10-09, version 7.4*

Change can be good. However, when I’ve previously spent money on the app to support them and remove the ads, it’s disappointing to have ads again and a push to buy more!

### 1/5 — A repeat of others

*2021-12-01, version 7.4*

The completely destroyed the app formerly known as Simply Being in search of money. Have deleted the app. It no longer does me any good.

### 2/5 — Why fix what isn’t broken

*2021-11-03*

I can’t begin to tell you how often I used this app over the years when having panic and anxiety attacks (recommended by my therapist for its simplicity).  It’s been my go to, and even the icon was relatively relaxing because when I was frantically looking to open the app the image of the calm person brought me back into focus.  Now everything has changed, the icon, the name, the format.  I almost deleted it because I thought someone had hacked my phone and installed something, hesitant to open it.  For the developers to keep responding with “just ignore the other content if you don’t want to subscribe” is a little off-putting.  If you don’t suffer from anxiety and panic disorder you can’t possibly appreciate the simplicity that the other app design brought and to change all of that and just say get over it is pretty insulting.  It’s NOT the same no matter how many times they tell you it is and now I find myself just annoyed and distracted by all of the other money grab stuff that’s right in front of your face when you open the app. Any normal person is going to want to click and see what else is there.  I’m disappointed in their change of direction but more disappointed that they keep responding to reviews with “get over it” and not considering what their users experience was and how it comforted many like myself, before the changes and now hiding any potential improvements behind a paywall.  The other stuff that I can’t afford is now just a distraction which defeats the whole purpose!! Eh, I think they’ve lost me.

### 1/5 — The change for the worse

*2021-11-01*

How to make something brilliant in it’s simplicity rubbish? Do what these guys have done. It’s now complex to navigate to the simply being app of old and believe it or not they’ve removed the time elapsed. Why? Hard to tell because when I emailed their support email address in their help and support section, it bounced as the address wasn’t found. I’m sure there are better meditation apps around these days. Don’t bother with this one anymore.

### 1/5 — .

*2021-10-19, version 7.3*

…

### 3/5 — update

*2021-10-13, version 7.2*

they killed a wonderful app with the latest update. I’ve been using it for years. have to find something new

thank you for changing it back close to what it was.  As of now I am continuing to use it

### 5/5 — Simply Being is the best guided meditation I have ever used

*2021-10-12*

Simply Being is the best guided meditation I have ever used, and I’m grateful that it is still accessible at no additional cost. This alone makes this a 5-star app.

I’ve been using Meditation Oasis apps for several years, and I was concerned that they may not continue to receive updates (and that they may not be compatible with future versions of iOS). Therefore, I am glad to see Meditation Oasis adopt the subscription model (most users do not understand the ongoing costs involved for developers to update apps with new features and to keep them compatible with ongoing OS updates).

That being said, I’d like to see some additional features added (especially given the steep $50 per year subscription price), such as:
- When playing, content should show in the Now Playing section in the Control Center and on the Lock Screen
- Airplay support
- The user interface is functional, but the design feels a bit outdated by today’s standards

**Developer response:** Thank you for this thoughtful review, as well as your suggestions. We will continue to improve the app and plan to take your ideas into consideration.

Thank you for your explanation about subscriptions. Simply Being was one of the first meditation apps in the store. The practice then was to charge one initial price for the apps. We created a number of other apps to share more content. Things have changed a lot since then. We resisted getting into subscriptions, but it became the only practical option for us. In addition, we wanted to offer all of our content in one app, drawing from our podcast, other apps, our MP3 albums and content published on other venues.

## Frequently asked questions about Meditation Oasis

### What does the Meditation Oasis app do?

This app provides a comprehensive collection of guided meditations and programs to help users learn to meditate, relax, improve sleep, and manage anxiety and stress. It features guidance from a leading meditation teacher and original music composed to support a meditative state.

### What are the key features of Meditation Oasis?

Key features include over 80 guided meditations, specialized programs for beginners and anxiety relief, original music and nature sounds with adjustable volume, offline listening, daily reminders, and the ability to create a favorites list. Users can choose to listen to meditations with or without background audio.

### How much does Meditation Oasis cost?

The app operates on a subscription model, offering monthly or yearly options. This subscription grants access to all guided meditations and programs. Payment is processed through the iTunes Account upon purchase, and subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### What kind of meditations are available?

The app offers a wide variety of meditation sessions including those for sleep, general relaxation, emotional healing, pain relief, health and healing, walking meditations, breathing exercises, stress relief, heart opening, and meditations for work and study. There are also specific programs like a 4-day beginner's program and a 7-day advanced meditation program.

### Can I use Meditation Oasis offline?

Yes, tracks are downloaded for listening offline on first play. This allows users to access their favorite meditations and programs without an internet connection, making it convenient for use anywhere.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.4 — 2021-11-02

minor bug fixes, corrected app name under icon.

### 7.3 — 2021-10-18

Added two nature sounds per user requests: "Ocean Waves" and "Evening Lake Birds". Improved reminder setup page to clarify time setting.

### 7.2 — 2021-10-10

In response to requests, we have restored the previous simply being play page. The volume controls are now two sliders, one for voice and one for background music/nature sounds.

### 7.1 — 2021-10-05

Bug fixes: background audio looping fixed; improved graphics for small screens. Audios now automatically download on first play.

### 7.0 — 2021-10-02

Major update to a comprehensive library of our guided meditations, available thru subscription.

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