# Mindfulness Coach — user reviews > 154 indexed App Store user reviews of Mindfulness Coach by US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), rated 4.76/5 from 10,978 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindfulness-coach/id804284729/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindfulness-coach/id804284729.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 8,424 · 4★ 1,058 · 3★ 319 · 2★ 69 · 1★ 105 ## What do users think of Mindfulness Coach? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 User-friendly - 🚀 Helpful for mental health - 🚀 Effective for mindfulness and relaxation - 🚀 Great for beginners - 🚀 Comprehensive content - 🚀 Soothing narration - 🚀 Customizable sessions - 🔒 Completely free with no ads **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional bugs with timers and tracking - 🐛 Difficulty navigating and finding specific content - 🐛 White screen can be harsh on the eyes - 🐛 Lack of music or background sounds **Commonly reported bugs** - Timer not working properly - Tracking/progress not saving consistently - App crashing or freezing **Most requested features** - Dark mode option - Better organization and filtering of content - More variety in session durations - Ability to import custom music/sounds ## Newest reviews (20 of 154) ### 5/5 — Amazing *2025-11-20, version 2.9* This is the first mindfulness/meditation app (and I’ve tried a lot—one was $70/ year too!) that I’m excited to do!! They have a wide selection of high quality guided meditations, and going through the different “levels” is extremely motivating to me. High five, Dept of VA — well done!! ### 5/5 — ~*+nice game+*~ *2025-11-16, version 2.9* Relaxing game but…does that plant thing grow??? ### 5/5 — Helpful, free, ad-free, no login needed *2025-11-04, version 2.9* No squeeze page asking for personal info. You can even turn off anonymous usage sharing. Helpful tools for mindfulness-based stress reduction. ### 5/5 — Helpful for the Mind *2025-10-27, version 2.9* I have been using this for several months and found it very helpful. Focus is the key to success. ### 5/5 — App malfunction *2025-09-25, version 2.9* Hello. I am leaving a kind review to inform you about a bug that occurs. I am sure that you are aware however reminders are nice. I have been occurring clock malfunction during the last timer of “Mindfulness Breathing “ which does not speak. The timer does not show moving numbers. My most recent experience with this did not start the timer at all and a previous one ran a couple seconds only to stop the timer shortly after. I am running on an iPhone 14 Pro with iOS 18.6.2 and the Mindfulness app is running on version 2.9. I love this app and I hope this review helps! ### 5/5 — take a deep breath & exhale slowly to relax your mind *2025-09-06, version 2.9* By mindfully being aware of what we are presently experiencing with our senses our thoughts can become focused on the present, instead of the past or future ### 5/5 — Exceptional healing *2025-09-01, version 2.9* I found this app while working with a viet vet. I ended up using it too, as the phd videos online and activities really do work. It’s excellent self care for those suffering ptsd or anxiety. I’ve even drawn from the facts to help others in need, and shared it with a counselor for her own self care, or referral to others who use technology. ### 5/5 — Mindfulness training *2025-07-31, version 2.9* This app was introduced by my VA therapist to do the work and reorganize my brain after years of psych meds treating ptsd and drug and alcohol dependency.. to all my brothers in arms suffering from anxiety and depression this app together with Christ, a great therapist and psychiatrist can get you to be in the present, awake and aware of your self and others. I love this app!! ### 5/5 — This program has changed my life. *2025-06-19, version 2.9* Five years ago I suffered a massive heart attack and while in hospital I was introduced to the program thru a fellow veteran. I have since advanced beyond what it offers however I continue to return from time to time and it’s always there when I do need it. Like today, the reason this popped up and asked for a review cause I was just about to do the mindful walking exercise. I fully endorse and recommend this app. ### 5/5 — Peace *2025-06-15, version 2.9* In our eternal search of PEACE within the external world that bears none. True PEACE lies solely from within our inner universe, our external spirit. Mindfulness meditation is a true means of spiritual connection and spiritual awakening. ### 5/5 — It is worth it *2025-05-30, version 2.9* Give it a shot, along with the Mindfulness classes offered by the VA this app is really good. 3 classes and 4 weeks in (holiday) and I am starting to feel better about it. ### 5/5 — ATCS( AW ) *2025-05-13, version 2.9* Outstanding app. Use it 2-3 times a day. ### 5/5 — Extremely helpful *2025-05-13, version 2.9* Such a useful app. It helps me with my OCD tendencies ### 5/5 — Enjoying *2025-05-12, version 2.9* I truly have been enjoying the guided meditations with this app. It has gotten me on a regular routine of meditating again. Which is helping me to become more conscious and mindful during my day. ### 5/5 — Excelente App *2025-05-05, version 2.9* Es un app fácil de usar con la cual he logrado practicar mindfulness todos los días. ### 5/5 — Perfect app *2025-05-02, version 2.9* It is so refreshing to use an app earnestly designed to help you, versus one that is trying to get you to “pay for premium.” The education is gentle, progressive, and on point. The features are easy to find and use. One improvement I would suggest: make the visual objects high res and zoomable. ### 5/5 — Wonderful *2025-04-30, version 2.9* I am really enjoying this. I feel more relaxed. ### 5/5 — Easy to use *2025-04-28, version 2.9* Meditation is not something I do well. This completely FREE app makes it easy. You can start at just 1 minute if you want after a gentle voice eases you into a little quiet time with your brain. At the end a soft bell sounds to let you know when to stop. Meditation takes practice and this app will help you enjoy the process. ### 5/5 — Make Mindfulness Part of You Life *2025-04-18, version 2.9* This App combines training, practice and record keeping to help you make mindfulness part of your everyday routine and your life. It is my daily companion and has helped me deal with stress and the daily ups and downs of life. I have found no better mindfulness App. ### 5/5 — Very helpful *2025-03-12, version 2.9* The app seems to really care about its users and I appreciate the care that went into it. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Supposed to be free. *2024-02-12, version 2.7* Supposed to be free? ### 1/5 — So much talking! *2023-12-23, version 2.7* I appreciate a free app that doesn’t share my data, rare these days. But the format is intensely annoying. The narrator’s voice is flat, nasal and grates on you and she talks SO much throughout the practice that you’re fighting to focus on whatever you’re being told to focus on. I took part in a study that involved doing 2 practices a day for 6 weeks and I would dread it. I found I was able to focus far better at the beginning of the 6 weeks - by the end I was predicting what she was going to say next, like waiting for fingernails to scrape down a chalkboard. ### 1/5 — Stop! *2023-08-25, version 2.6* I didn’t request, now can’t turn off. Missing phone ### 1/5 — New App Is Worthless!!! *2018-09-04, version 2.0* Update: I see that no one else likes the new update as well!!! And so very true about NO APP SUPPORT! I tried the same thing that was posted in another review... there is NONE! So typical of the VA, change it, post it & walk away! No follow-up to anything or anyone! I’m a 100% disabled vet from the Gulf War & this was my go to app when things started to become overwhelming and/or I just needed to stop and regroup my thoughts. It’s truly a shame that they have taken what was a free great app for us Veterans & anyone else to use and have ruined it!!! None of my existing data was transferred over! Now you have to go through all the levels!!! Lastly, I’m unable to import my own music for “Mindful Listening!!! I will not be using this app anymore! It used to be great & I used it almost everyday, sometimes more than once - not anymore. Just one more thing that the VA screwed up & never asked us veterans if there was a way to make it better... what a joke!!! ### 3/5 — Ok *2024-11-23, version 2.8* It doesn't let you track half minutes and you can't log in if you switch between apple and Android. ### 3/5 — How to search *2024-03-28, version 2.7* Would help to have tips on navigating the site to find specific areas. Such as train stories or to find back sessions of Daily Calm and other daily sessions. ### 3/5 — Works except for breathe feature *2024-03-05, version 2.7* App works great, love the tree growing everytime you meditate it keeps you motivated. However when you use the breathe function, for the timer to actually stop when you are done meditating your phone has to be on. If you let your phones screen go black then the timer won’t go off, so if you don’t have a lot of battery or use low battery mode it won’t work. Besides that works great. ### 3/5 — Needs more to do *2020-07-24* Its a good idea to have the tree growing and stuff but a lot of it is reading little paragraphs about what stuff means (like what mindfulness means and how you can be more mindful etc.) and there are things where you sit down and a lady talks and stuff but the only thing I actually use it for is the goals. They have a thing where you write in goals and then you say what % successful you were at completing your goal. So it’s a good idea but it needs more things to do. Thanks!!! ### 3/5 — Somewhat limited *2020-01-09* I’ve just started using this app and I am quite familiar with meditation. I don’t understand why most of the meditations have you sitting in a chair. I’m more comfortable and use to meditation done on the floor. I would go ahead and use the floor anyway, but the speaker continues to speak of the floor. I find it hard to believe that users are giving this app a five star when it does not earn it. I have books that I will use instead, but I thought it would be nice to use an app that would keep track of it. What a shame! ### 3/5 — The upgrade needs an upgrade *2018-09-04, version 2.0* The graphic is nice but hey, my eyes are closed. I wish the text of the sitting meditation was improved, I didn’t care for the voice sound and the three bell rings at the end could be softer. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Wonderful *2026-08-31, version 2.9.1* I am so glad I downloaded this application. I feel so much better. ### 5/5 — Best App Ever! *2026-08-30, version 2.9.1* This app is so cool and it helps me through many parts of my life. I will forever remember this app. ### 5/5 — Useful *2026-08-11, version 2.9.1* This app teaches the fundamentals of meditation. This really can help you if you put in the time to establish a practice. Moreover, it doesn’t try to upsell a product or sell your data. It’s simple but for really that’s all you need. ### 5/5 — MD *2026-08-04, version 2.9.1* Very useful ### 5/5 — Mindfulness coach *2026-08-03, version 2.9.1* Was looking for a meditation app for a nephew and found this app, that was five or six years ago and it has been a part of my morning routine since. Thank you for your service. Bill I, Cobourg, Ontario ### 5/5 — Meditation heals *2026-07-31, version 2.9.1* This is a great introduction to mindfulness how I can help with anxiety and other conditions, including Pain Managment is basic and easy to follow ### 5/5 — Be mindful *2026-04-14, version 2.9* Being mindful takes a lot of patience and doing these exercises and practicing them, helps us to keep ourselves in a balanced life ### 5/5 — Soothing Voice *2026-03-07, version 2.9* This app has a soothing feminine voice that is clear with no accent. The segments of the sessions transition flawlessly. I have found it very easy to use, and setting the reminder alert helps me stay the course. Great Choice for PTSD anxiety episodes. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Amazing *2026-01-26, version 2.9* This is my favorite app and I recommend it to everyone. (And I’ve tried a lot of mindfulness apps—one was $70/ year too!) This app has a wide selection of high-quality, guided meditations, and going through the different “levels” was extremely motivating. There are a host of additional resources I’m still exploring. I credit this app for my ability to meditate 20 mins/day after only a few months of practice. ### 5/5 — Simplicity Works *2025-12-28, version 2.9* So many choices of body scans and breath-focused exercises you can always find the right length and focus for what you need right at that moment. --- *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 2026-09-13.*