# Mindfulness: 2012 (Original) — user reviews > 113 indexed App Store user reviews of Mindfulness by Reuben Lowe, rated 4.80/5 from 8 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindfulness-2012-original/id563448785/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindfulness-2012-original/id563448785.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 7 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 0 ## What do users think of Mindfulness? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🧘 Excellent guided meditations with variety of lengths - 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface - 🎯 Practical, secular approach to mindfulness - 💬 Soothing British voice of instructor Reuben - 📚 Rich educational content on mindfulness and psychology - 💰 Great value for money with one-time payment - 🏥 Effective for managing anxiety, depression, and addiction - ⚡ Quick sessions (10-20 min) fit busy schedules - 🎓 Helpful 8-day challenge for building habit - ✨ Inspiring and life-transforming for many users - 🧠 Teaches ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) principles - 🤝 Supportive community and personal growth focus **Cons** - 🔄 Major content removal after app update - 😞 Loss of original beloved meditations post-upgrade - 🗣️ New voice and meditations perceived as 'too chatty' - 📱 Lock screen functionality broken in newer version - 🔊 Background audio stops when screen turns off - ⚠️ Update made app significantly worse for existing users **Commonly reported bugs** - Lock screen prevents app from functioning properly - App doesn't run in background after screen turns off - Audio playback stops when device is locked - Settings must be manually adjusted each time for lock screen issue **Most requested features** - Restore original meditations from previous version - Add 3-minute meditation sessions - History/tracking feature for completed sessions - Calendar function to log meditation practice - Longer guided sessions (30+ minutes) - Audio training for users who struggle with reading - Dark mode option - Option to choose between old and new content ## Newest reviews (11 of 113) ### 5/5 — Beautiful and inspiring *2018-05-21* I fell in love with this app. It’s different from the others. It has a message, a mission. I love the meditations. This is amazing. Finally one that is inspiring and make you feel better about life in general. ### 5/5 — The best ! *2017-08-19* A wonderful app and adjustment from fear or loss or frustration or anger TO A PLACE OF JOY AND LOVE AND-EMPOWERMENT AND CALM. AND ALL AT YOUR PACE AND TIME FRAME WORKS SO WELL AND SO GENEROUS WITH THE INSIGHTS AND IDEAS THEY SHARE ENJOY SWEET FRIENDS ! BE WELL !!!! ### 5/5 — Mindfulness - the art of being human *2017-06-15, version 3.5.1* Glad I purchased this app. Not too expensive like some but easy to understand and clearly set out. A small number of guided meditations which are well worth purchasing the app for. Well done Reuben. ### 5/5 — Wise, calming, reassuring *2017-05-18, version 3.5.1* Excellent, love the layout, it's easy to use, British voice which I like, full of sense, he's clearly an ACT specialist. Meditations are powerful. ### 5/5 — Great app *2017-05-11, version 3.5.1* I started with the lite version, but then moved to the paid. The lite version is great on its own, but the paid version gives you more options. Either version is a great way to get a little mindfulness practice into your day, which is something that is very worthwhile. App works well, smooth and intuitive and the content is great. The learn section is a great addition. Great app, great concept and well implemented. Give it a try ### 5/5 — Beautifully done! *2017-05-05* Beautifully designed, insightful, and easy to use. Fresh, real life examples bring the message of mindfulness home in an easily understood way. Thank you! ### 5/5 — Excellent value *2017-03-15, version 3.5.1* This app is very easy to use and well laid out so easy to follow. I have never tried meditation before but find this really helpful to calm the mind and restore peace. I use it most days and with different times in the experience section can always find a suitable piece. Excellent app which I highly recommend. ### 5/5 — A daily gift *2017-03-05, version 3.5.1* I started off with the free lite version but have to say buying the full version was the best money I've ever spent. It's so well written, organised and easy to navigate. Reuben has managed to create a safe, friendly and welcoming tone without the cliches. There's a variety of experiences all with different timings so you can always 'fit in' your mindfulness. I pretty much use it daily. I like to work out physically and then work out mentally. I can't recommend this app highly enough. ### 5/5 — Veronica *2017-02-27, version 3.5.1* I bought this App several weeks ago, but have only just started using it regularly. It is valuable. The instruction fits in with all my prior reading and practice. I am using it as I wait in my car to collect a friend. I like the terms used such as ' using the breath as an anchor'. I intend to take the eight day challenge. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Amazing app, well worth the money *2017-02-09, version 3.5.1* I have been meditating for some time now and have used various apps and websites, this app is easy to use, has excellent information on for further understanding of mindfulness and in my opinion, one of the best meditation apps I've found. I am a Buddhist and have practiced meditation for a while and even now I find this app really handy for when my mind is too active to properly focus on my own. Thanks Ruben :) ### 5/5 — What you are looking for *2017-01-13, version 3.5.1* Read the other reviews, they truly tell you how good the app is. If you did a search for mindfulness then this this the app you were looking for. Let it help you be happier, I am. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Unnecessary changes *2018-08-20, version 3.5.5* Very poor since the upgrade, all the great meditations have gone.. Don't get this app , the great reviews are based on the app prior to the upgrade, now it's mediocre at best. ### 1/5 — Disappointing update *2018-07-31, version 3.5.5* Really disappointed with the update to this app. Used to find it really useful, lots of good meditations and variety that was helping me build up meditation into my daily routine. Not now. Don’t see why the old meditations can’t still be on the app somewhere. Please bring them back!! ### 1/5 — New download horrible *2018-07-09, version 3.5.5* Why release a new update when it’s worse then what we had originally, I loved it before . Now the voice is different creepy and in settling in comparison. Please change it back. As I’ve now deleted it as I can’t use the app now, and use the old version on my old phone and canceled any updates so hopefully I can continue using it the way it was, before this update I would have givin this app a 5/5 star rating .... ### 1/5 — I loved it why did it have to change *2018-07-06, version 3.5.5* So sad I bought this and have been using it for 6 months it’s been a wonderful app and have recommended it to many friends. Then on Friday I clicked on it after the upgrade and where have the original meditations gone. Can we have them back I understand you want to upgrade but let’s have a choice. I have listened to the new meditations and they are to chatty and don’t have the same simple and relaxing vibe that made this a good app for me to use. Can I un upgrade? This is not the app I bought and I no longer want to use it so feel I have lost out. So sad. ### 2/5 — I miss the old content :( *2018-07-11, version 3.5.5* Since the latest update they’ve gotten rid of all the meditations I used to listen to. I’m not the only one who misses the old content from what I can see in the reviews! Can we please still have access to the previous meditations? I need the thoughts detachment practice back please :( ### 2/5 — Latest Update! *2018-07-03, version 3.5.5* I’m disappointed in this latest update, it often seems that updates are introduced because the developers think it’s what they have to do rather than it actually improving! I miss my 9 min Mindfulness Self Check which has been removed, please put it back, there was nothing wrong with the previous format, so why change it? ### 3/5 — I miss the old mediations *2018-07-29* I didn't realize how much they meant to me until the were gone. Will they come back? ### 3/5 — Good but lost some good content *2018-07-04, version 3.5.5* Good app but with the latest update some great mediation have disappeared. Was 5 star on previous version. ### 4/5 — Great mindfulness app *2017-04-19, version 3.5.1* This is a great app and worth paying for the full version. It's nice to have a British guided mindfulness app as it takes getting used to American/ New Zealand voices! Some great additional information too. My only feedback would be that it'd be nice to see my 'history' of what I have listened to and when especially for 8 day challenge & would be nice for an update of one more longer guided session! Thanks Rueben! ### 4/5 — Lock screen *2016-04-25, version 3.5* I have previously given great reviews for this app and would have given 5 stars this time if it wasn't for the fact that the new version update doesn't work when lock screen on... You have to go into settings each time to turn off lock screen. Very annoying. Wasn't like that in previous version. But would still recommend this app to anyone thinking of taking up meditation. Calming voice and good app. Sort lock screen thang and it would be perfect! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Practicing *2019-11-14, version 3.5.8* I started this app as it’s so easy to use and the mindfulness apps are great and I can easily follow them as there are great variety choices to choose from. Great app. ### 5/5 — Thank you *2019-08-02, version 3.5.8* I couldn’t have managed my life this well without this personal app. It has kept me going with my meditation on the difficult days when I just don’t want to meditate. It just gives me the helping hand to hold . Thank you. ### 5/5 — If your mind is full... *2019-05-17, version 3.5.7* Great app- recommend it for beginners and intermediate and anyone who wants to learn more about themselves, thoughts and body. ### 5/5 — WORLD CHANGING & LIFE TRANSFORMING *2019-03-19, version 3.5.6* Every time I open this app it brings PEACE to my mayhem. Reuben’s teaching & this app is my “go-to” aid in recovery from drug addiction for 22 years. Mindful Creation has gifted me life changing & transformative tools to “sit-with - accept & observe” my addiction urges & cravings rather than acting out out impulsively. This app is content rich, updated regularly & genuinely made with love & respect for humanity. It’s a powerful invitation to explore oneself & be the difference you want to see in the world. Reuben thank you for your contribution to my life. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2019-01-06* I love Reubens approach to Mindfulness. I’ve been using his app and meditations for 5 years and they have helped me to deal with depression and addiction. Highly recommend! ### 5/5 — Great mindfulness app *2018-09-08, version 3.5.5* Well produced and very useful. Wonderful voiceover. Recommended ### 5/5 — Amazing app! *2018-08-02, version 3.5.5* Brilliant for teaching mindfulness and applying it to every day life in the Western world. Thank you for making this! ### 5/5 — My go to meditation space *2018-07-05, version 3.5.5* Started with this app 30 months ago, using it about 3-4 times per week, just the 10 min breath meditation. It’s short enough to try, but long enough to be useful. It created an interest so did 8w MBSR course 24 months ago. The group experience and commitment created the habit. Although a daily 30 min mbsr is my aim and staple there are 2/3 days a week I feel I can’t do the 30min, so out comes mindfulness and I do the 10 or 20 min breath. Thanks for a really great, usable app that started and refuels my journey. Have recommended to others who find the same thing. This app has what it takes to get you sustained into the wonderful journey of life through meditation. A real gift to the world. ### 5/5 — Calming, empowering, practical *2018-07-02* I listen to one or two of these meditations every morning. Practical, secular, unobtrusive meditation that promotes self-empowerment and autonomy. These are meditations for people who want to develop mental agility, focus and calm that carries beyond 15 minutes of audio and into their lives. If you only have ten minutes, I strongly recommend the ‘thought screen’ or ‘story stream’ visualisations. ### 5/5 — Perfect App *2018-06-13, version 3.5.3* This app has saved my bacon lots of times, a calming oasis when I am very stressed out - well worth the money --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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