# Samten: Meditation & Sleep — Focus, Compassion, Relax > Mindfulness and meditation app with a structured 30-day educational training program. (iPhone/iPad app by Samten Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samten-meditation-and-sleep/id1332503694 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Samten Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346040125) - Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $5.99) - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 85 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2018-02-02 - Data updated: 2026-06-11 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samten-meditation-and-sleep/id1332503694/reviews.md ## What is Samten? Ready to transform your everyday life with the power of mindfulness and meditation? Samten offers a distinct approach, guiding you to cultivate these essential skills for both eyes-closed practice and open-eyed living. While many similar apps provide a wealth of guided meditations, Samten stands out with its meticulously crafted 30-day educational training journey. We believe true mindfulness is a learned skill. That's why our app isn't just a library of sessions; it's a progressive, step-by-step program designed to build your understanding and practice from the ground up. Over 30 days, you'll delve into authentic techniques and practical applications, empowering you to integrate mindfulness seamlessly into every aspect of your day – whether you're sitting in meditation or navigating a busy commute. Unlike the vast, sometimes overwhelming, options found in other apps, Samten provides a clear path forward, ensuring you develop a deep and sustainable practice. Discover clarity, reduce stress, improve sleep, and foster greater presence with Samten – your comprehensive guide to a more mindful life. Guided Meditations Get access today to over 25 hours of guided meditations from our world renowned teachers, covering a breadth of areas such as anxiety and stress relief, sleep and compassion along with short on the go meditations to help you work through everyday challenges. Start with your free trial and experience the power of Samten today. In app subscriptions start from £5.99 per month. Terms of Use: https://mysamten.com/terms-and-conditions ## Key features - 30-day educational training journey - Guided meditations for anxiety, stress, and sleep - Techniques for open-eyed and eyes-closed practice - Progressive, step-by-step program - Over 25 hours of guided content - Focus on compassion and presence ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month | | Premium Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium Lifetime Access | $349.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 27) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samten-meditation-and-sleep/id1332503694/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Everyone needs this app *2025-08-04, version 3.0.1* Highly recommended for anyone with busy lives and just needs a moment. This app is a great tool also for business leaders ### 5/5 — Wonderful App *2024-04-28, version 2.0.3* I have mediated every day since I downloaded this app. Gelong Thubten is inspirational. Everything is straightforward and explained in a way that takes stress out of meditation. I’ve tried many apps before but ended up feeling irritated for many reasons, which is not conducive to meditation. I actually look forward to my sessions and have felt considerable benefits, generally calmer, and less reactive to stressful situations. Thank you so much for this. Katharine ### 2/5 — Bugs *2023-02-27, version 2.0.3* Excellent méditation. But needs to improve technically. Lots of bugs all the time. ### 1/5 — Poor customer service *2022-12-27, version 2.0.3* The app stopped connecting after two months. No way to speak to their tech support and after deleting and reinstalling the app, checking my home Wi-Fi, the app is dead. Avoid. ### 1/5 — Does not allow cancellation *2022-11-15, version 2.0.3* Whenever I try to cancel my subscription, it just leads me back to the App Store. I am NOT pleased!!! ### 1/5 — Won’t let me cancel *2022-11-12, version 2.0.3* I have been trying to cancel my subscription for over a month. The cancel my subscription button just takes me to the Samten app in the App Store and all I can click is open and I just go around in circles. I send a enquiry in October requesting to cancel and heard nothing back and now a payment has been taken from my account. I am not happy at all and will be pursuing this to get a refund and my subscription cancelled! ### 5/5 — Brilliant *2022-09-03, version 2.0.3* After recently discovering meditation and being new to the space I didn’t know where to start until I started using Samten. Samten’s different categories has made it so easy for me to get started and understand what mediation can really do. I am now a month into my journey and I can highly vouch for what the app offers as well as the difference meditation has made for me. ### 5/5 — Excellent app *2022-08-16, version 2.0.3* My first introduction to a meditation app so wasn’t sure what to expect. Very impressed with how well it is put together and how it flows and builds into the next session. It’s 5 stars from me and I highly recommend. ### 5/5 — Great meditation app *2022-03-29, version 2.0.2* Samten is a great meditation and mindfulness app and I would highly recommend it. It is easy to use, provides a journey to build mindfulness into our daily activities and is guided by the soothing voice of Gelong Thubten. I love starting my day with one of these sessions and incorporating some of the practices into my daily activities. This app is non-religious and is for anyone who wants to improve their well-being and happiness. It includes mindfulness topics such as gratitude, compassion , forgiveness, anger and irritation and many more. Recently I had a problem with the app but Sarah was very helpful and solved the problem. It’s great to start the day with Gelong Thubten!! ### 5/5 — A really great app *2021-09-14, version 2.0* A really great app, for beginners and beyond with an excellent support team in case of any technical problem. Highly recommended. ## Frequently asked questions about Samten ### What does Samten do? Samten is a mindfulness and meditation app designed to help users cultivate essential skills for both dedicated practice and everyday living. It offers a structured 30-day educational journey, guided meditations, and practical techniques to reduce stress, improve sleep, and foster greater presence. ### What are the key features of Samten? Key features include a meticulously crafted 30-day educational training program, over 25 hours of guided meditations covering areas like anxiety, stress, and sleep, and techniques for integrating mindfulness into daily life. It emphasizes a progressive, step-by-step approach to building a sustainable practice. ### How much does Samten cost? Samten offers a free trial to experience its features. After the trial, subscription options are available at £4.99 per month. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled through the app's subscription management section. ### Who is Samten for? This app is for individuals who want to learn and deepen their mindfulness and meditation practice. It's particularly beneficial for those looking to manage stress, improve sleep quality, and cultivate a greater sense of presence and compassion in their daily lives. ### What kind of meditations are available? The app provides over 25 hours of guided meditations from renowned teachers. These sessions cover a wide range of topics including anxiety and stress relief, sleep improvement, and compassion. It also offers short, on-the-go meditations for navigating everyday challenges. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.1.1 — 2026-04-29 - UX Improvements - Bug Fixes ### 3.0.3 — 2026-01-27 - Bug fixes ### 3.0.2 — 2025-10-16 * Minor improvements ### 3.0.1 — 2025-07-29 Metadata Fixes ### 3.0.0 — 2025-07-29 New Samten Experience ## Apps similar to Samten | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Relax Meditation: Guided Mind](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relax-meditation-guided-mind/id367506176) | 4.7 (8,981) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Balance: Meditation & Sleep](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-meditation-and-sleep/id1361356590) | 4.9 (119,369) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Meditation by Soothing Pod](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-by-soothing-pod/id1508720931) | 4.8 (8,683) | $1.99 | Health & Fitness | | [Zen: Guided Meditation & Sleep](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-guided-meditation-and-sleep/id1089982285) | 4.7 (2,534) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Sleep: Sounds & Meditation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-sounds-and-meditation/id1476252089) | 4.6 (9,604) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Aura: Meditation & Sleep, CBT](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aura-meditation-and-sleep-cbt/id1114223104) | 4.7 (34,947) | Free | Health & Fitness | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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