# Meditation Oasis: Simply Being — user reviews > 297 indexed App Store user reviews of Meditation Oasis by Meditation Oasis, rated 4.70/5 from 2,273 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-oasis-simply-being/id347418999/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-oasis-simply-being/id347418999.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,859 · 4★ 277 · 3★ 53 · 2★ 32 · 1★ 52 ## 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**Cons** - 🔁 Repetitive guided meditation - 💰 Paid app with limited free content - 🔇 Lack of voice/music variety - 🤔 Outdated or confusing UI changes **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashing or freezing on newer devices - Compatibility issues with iOS updates **Most requested features**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 ## Newest reviews (10 of 297) ### 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! ### 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. ### 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 — Lovely voice clear and calm *2021-02-02, version 6.0* I have used Calm following exercise sessions with seniors. The best accolade I can offer is that when even a five minute mindfulness session finishes, most people remain in their reclined state in silence beyond the time class is set to finish. ### 1/5 — Don’t like the new *2021-01-08, version 6.0* Liked the old one and did not like it being removed ### 1/5 — No support as of 6 years ago... *2020-12-10, version 6.0* Updated 6 years ago?!?! Nobody’s home. I refuse to support an app that does not support their app by leaving a dead email address for “support.” I also learned that the danger of a phone being hacked increases with apps with no maintenance. Don’t reward this slouch. ### 5/5 — Simply Being *2020-11-29, version 6.0* Top app. Just the ticket when you want to relax and unwind from a busy day. Really helps you get off to a good nights sleep. Thanks Simply 😊👍🏻 ### 5/5 — Simply Being *2020-11-24, version 6.0* Great way to learn to meditate. The meditation is a helpful way to keep you focused on where you should be in your head. You wont’t being wondering if you are doing it right ### 5/5 — Soothing music and voice *2020-11-13, version 6.0* Highly recommend this app for meditation and relaxation. ### 1/5 — What a con *2020-10-19, version 6.0* When you start a meditation session it runs for 5 seconds then stops Don’t waist your money ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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.” ### 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. ### 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* … ### 1/5 — Deleting app *2021-10-11, version 7.2* It was a good app before it turned into Meditation Oasis. Now it’s just another money grab. ### 1/5 — Meditation Oasis *2021-10-07, version 7.1* Why would anyone try to improve on such a perfect meditation as Simply Being? I have been listening to Simply Being for many many years. It was my go to meditation. With sound of your voice and the birds and water I could feel myself relax in layers. Now - where is that beautiful voice that lulled me into peace and inner calm? Where are the birds and lapping water? It was such a disappointment to lose such a wonderful meditation. I actually grieve its loss. There is nothing left of it. No reassuring voice, no lapping water, no birds . . . Nothing of what made it the most beautiful meditation. ### 1/5 — Only 3 free short meditations included *2021-10-05, version 7.0* This could be a stellar program yet for $49.00 a year the price alone is stressful enough that you will need to meditate. Unfortunately, unless you subscribe you only receive 3 short meditations! The sleep meditation is only 3 min long and I don’t know about you if I am having trouble sleeping I need more than 3 minutes to relax enough to get to sleep. I understand that developers want to make a profit so I can see giving some basis high quality offerings and then upselling for variety or in depth courses yet the model this team has currently implemented will backfire and they will end up losing money. Personally, in these financially difficult times paying $49.00 a year for a meditation program is a luxury I choose not to afford when there are so many therapeutic offerings like John Moyers and others on youtube for free so I will NOT be subscribing and ultimately will probably delete the entire program to free up hard drive space on my ipad. ### 1/5 — New Update is Horrible *2021-10-05, version 7.0* All functionality in simply being is gone. There isn’t even an option to buy the old simply being as an upgrade. I’ve been using this app for years and LOVED it, the new version is so disappointing. ### 1/5 — Now it’s like every other meditation app! *2021-10-02, version 7.0* I’ve been using Simply Being almost every day for 10 years. It was clear cut and easy to use. No bells and whistles to wade through. Easy to adjust voice and background volume with separate sliders. Now there’s only a single ineffective slider. This app is like all the others with siloed meditations and paywalls. I might as well use Calm or Insight Timer. Very upset and disappointed with the update! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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. ### 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. ### 5/5 — Therapist recommended! *2021-09-28, version 6.0* My therapist actually recommended this app to me, as she used it herself, and I love it! It’s simple and easy to use while also having everything you need to customize the aspects based on your preferences. ### 5/5 — Soothing for sleep *2021-08-04, version 6.0* Love the way it helps me unwind I play the music while I read after I have done the meditation It’s very relaxing almost hypnotic I have done TM for years However this guided meditation is very soothing 😍 ### 5/5 — Best since … *2021-05-08, version 6.0* I was initiated into Transcendental Meditation in the 1970s. This is like coming home. 🙏🏻 Je Guru Dev ### 5/5 — Comforted me *2021-05-04, version 6.0* When I was going through family health issues with my mother and stepdad, I found it so hard to be peaceful. When I was staying at my moms, I played this app every night and it is what quieted me down and let me sleep . I shared it with my husband and he enjoys it also. ### 5/5 — It starts with her voice *2021-05-02, version 6.0* For me personally, her voice has been the calm, reflective, reassuring, waters during some very turbulent times for me. I’ve been listening to several other of their guided meditation apps for several years now. I tried many others I keep coming back. Thank you Mary. THANK YOU ‼️❣️☯️🕉♒️🌀♾ ### 5/5 — Great *2021-04-25, version 6.0* Back to the basics. Short and sweet. ### 5/5 — Beautifully simple *2021-03-23, version 6.0* I’ve used this app now for several years. No subscriptions, no gimmicks just beautiful, easy to follow guided meditations. A must for all those who are new to meditation and those who are further along the road. Enjoy and thank you. ### 5/5 — Simple and easy to use *2021-02-08, version 6.0* I’ve had this app for many years. I love the simplicity, it makes meditation actually happen for me. You don’t have to click a bunch of buttons to figure out how to use the app and the UI is not overly complicated. Just open, set your desired time and get straight to meditation. I really appreciate that it hasn’t changed over the years to whatever fad is currently happening it’s all about easy meditation. --- *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 2026-08-21.*