# Smiling Mind: Mental Wellbeing — user reviews > 639 indexed App Store user reviews of Smiling Mind by Smiling Mind, rated 4.80/5 from 4,949 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smiling-mind-mental-wellbeing/id560442518/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smiling-mind-mental-wellbeing/id560442518.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 4,209 · 4★ 488 · 3★ 131 · 2★ 40 · 1★ 81 ## What do users think of Smiling Mind? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Completely free app - 🙂 Helps with anxiety, stress, and sleep - 🧠 Variety of meditation programs for all ages - 💤 Effective sleep meditations - 🎨 Visually appealing and user-friendly interface **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and login issues - 🔁 Repetitive meditations - 🔊 Distracting background music - 🤔 Confusing navigation after recent update - 🙅‍♀️ Inability to save progress and favorites **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashing on launch - Login and account issues - Meditations not loading or stopping mid-session - Incorrect tracking of meditation streaks and progress **Most requested features** - Add more long-form meditations - Integrate with health/fitness tracking apps - Provide more customization options - Improve offline functionality - Add a dark mode ## Newest reviews (12 of 639) ### 4/5 — Great, except for issues signing in *2026-07-04, version 6.0.4* I first started using this app a few years ago and really loved it- I love that it is ad and promotion free, the exercises are great and varied, and the voice guides are perfect. However I am having issues now with logging in as I keep getting the “unable to log in” notification. I tried logging in by email which produces that error, I also tried making an account signing in via google with another email and I am also getting that issue. I wouldn’t mind so much if I were able to access the exercises without logging in, but for now I am stuck and unable to use the app today! I have faced similar issues in the last few days where even if I was able to log in, I would keep getting authentication errors when trying to view or change my account details. ### 4/5 — amazing mindfullness app *2026-07-02, version 6.0.4* its is really good, and has helped me a lot with meditating and helping with sleep. i only have two things i would change 1. i would like to be able to see my mood/wellbeing over more than just one week and have it disappear. 2. i would like to have a option to swap voices on every meditation not just select ones, but im sure thats happening and just takes a lot of time to record and implement. ### 2/5 — Upon opening asking for money! *2026-06-17, version 6.0.0* Mmmm, opening an app that offers free account and was recommended by another site - first thing I see is covering page a request for money - kind of yuck… Deleting app feels fake ### 2/5 — Used to be brilliant - now let down by new layout *2026-05-02, version 5.8.7* I’ve used this app on and off for years and have always thought the actual content was brilliant. But the changes over the years have made it progressively harder and harder to navigate and going onto the app today to find it has changed yet again prompted the first app review I have ever written. It. Is. Awful. All the useful features that made this app brilliant - the clear classification of types of meditation and who it’s aimed at, the accessible layout and the favourites that you can scroll through easily - all gone. The change to the favourites feature was the most devastating for me. Instead of a full scream drop down it’s a list that goes horizontally across the screen with not even half the information available. I really want this app to be good, I really do. But please stop making it less and less functional. I used to recommend this to anyone who could benefit from meditation but until the accessibility issues have been fixed, I won’t be. ### 3/5 — Stopping *2026-04-10, version 5.8.0* Loved the app but since your update, it stops working after approximately 5-10 mins. ### 2/5 — Too complicated *2026-03-26, version 5.7.0* It used to be good years ago. Its so confusing and complicated to navigate that it actually gas a counter effect on axiety. ### 3/5 — Meditations don’t play *2026-02-09, version 5.6.4* Meditations don’t play looks okay but the play button won’t work. Hard to find just an easy 10 min guided meditation too appreciate that’s it’s free. Just frustrating it’s not working atm ### 2/5 — Can't recommend *2026-01-20, version 5.6.3* It's great that this is free and everything but I don't know how anybody could stand to listen to the annoying horn music during a sleep meditation. ### 3/5 — Broken on iphone7 *2025-12-24, version 5.6.2* Love this app but the latest update crashes on startup. Rebooted and reinstalled etc but cant get it working anymore. ### 5/5 — this app is amazing *2025-11-12, version 5.6.0* I started using this app in 2024 when my anxiety was severe. It has truly changed my life. I feel so much calmer and more in touch with my body and mind at work and when I have a lot of stress. It’s given me the ability to focus on keeping my mind clear and my body relaxed, which a lot of the guided meditations help with. The most beneficial meditations I have found are the sleep ones. Without fail, I can relax and ease into sleep. The only thing I might suggest to change is the voice volume, maybe if they were softer or quieter because sometimes I get startled when it appears out of nowhere! Thank you so much for this app and I look forward to seeing what comes next. ### 5/5 — Thank you! *2025-11-05, version 5.6.0* Thank you for this amazing free app, which has been my lifeline at times. Your meditations bring peace and tranquility, and have helped me get through tough periods of acute anxiety. I use this with my neurodivergent kids as well. Overall, your app has made a tremendous difference in our lives. The content is amazing, and I'm very grateful that it is free. ### 2/5 — Okay, not a fan of new ui *2025-11-05, version 5.6.0* I loved this app so much, but I strongly dislike the visual update. I thought the orange version (as I call it) was calming and easy to understand. The new version feels very harsh and confusing. I wish that I could switch it back to how it was before the "purple change". Other than that it's a good app, the meditations help me a lot and I love that I don't have to pay. I am aware that at the time I am writing this, the purple change is a year or two old but I wouldn't mind paying if it went back to the orange version. (Although please not a subscription lol) ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Can’t log in *2026-07-04, version 6.0.4* I have created an account but every time I sign in it says it is “unable to sign in” - I’ve tried resetting the password. Not sure what I am doing wrong… ### 1/5 — Can’t sign up or in *2026-06-03, version 5.9.5* Is there a glitch with this app? I cannot sign in or sign up. If I try to sign up it says I already have an account and if I try to sign in it says I don’t have an account. I’m trying to sign up/in using Apple. ### 1/5 — Bad. *2026-05-12, version 5.9.0* Bad. ### 1/5 — Give back the list with time and description!! *2026-04-30, version 5.8.7* The one star is for the update, not the app. I have come to rely on this app for mindfulness and til now have loved it. But you’ve taken away the primary function that helps me choose an appropriate session each day - when I am exploring for a session I check the duration so I know I can fit it in in the time I have available, and read the description to see what it is about. Why have you taken this away, and given a side scroll to select the sessions rather than a list?? With no information other than the title? The filter doesn’t have duration either. And the descriptions are completely gone. It’s basically made the app unusable. ### 1/5 — Stressful *2026-04-25, version 5.8.6* So many tech issues. Adds to my stress! ### 1/5 — Offline function does not work *2026-03-21, version 5.7.0* Offline function does not work ### 1/5 — No longer great *2026-01-29, version 5.6.3* This app is now a mess. It used to be focused, easy to use and effective. But recent update has made the content overwhelming, especially when I want it most. Can no longer find the meditations I’m seeking, much useless content, and categorises of content that don’t help filter to what I want. ### 1/5 — No longer great *2025-12-03, version 5.6.1* This app is now a mess. It used to be focused, easy to use and effective. But recent update has made the content overwhelming, especially when I want it most. Can no longer find the meditations I’m seeking amounts useless content, and categorises of content don’t help filter it out. ### 1/5 — I hate it *2025-10-29, version 5.6.0* I think it’s terrible! The only thing going for it is the Aussie accents. ### 1/5 — Not available in uk *2025-10-12, version 5.5.2* This app needs an Australian email to log in so no idea why it’s available on UK App Store ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Best music for meditation I’ve ever heard. *2026-06-22, version 6.0.0* I have been doing mindfulness for years but my severe mental illness and disabilities have mind it sometimes torture to practice and I actually got more ill in my intial practice as I noticed far more about the world and maladaptive ways I’d dissociate to cope. I’ve had a road block for a while but I took a chance with this app as I hate using technology and apps. But the music on here is the best music I’ve ever found. I can’t stand YouTube as you can’t avoid the forced stimulation while using it and being interrupted by adverts. Same goes for spot duty, this hall has provided me the tools to use what I have learnt effectively, it’s only been a few days but I am able to keep up doing 10 minutes everyday and the improvements have been staggering. I’m even reaching out to family to let them know as it has been that helpful. The same reason why I am writing this review. I can’t overstate the suffering I live in daily and the relief this app has given me is a huge relief and benefits ### 5/5 — Why didn’t I find this out before…. *2026-05-26, version 5.9.4* How have I slept on this app until now! I didn’t realise how amazing this app is and it has everything I need. The short sessions are so encouraging that I don’t try to procrastinate I end up doing it as part of my routine everyday. It’s so easy and I love the educational content it provides. I’m in awe and this is all free. Thanks so much ❤️ ### 5/5 — Add back time durations *2026-05-04, version 5.8.8* UPDATE: the app developer took my feedback within a few days and added back the durations. Thank you for your responsiveness and customer service! Truly a great app where they offer a wide variety of thoughtful meditations at no cost. Thank you again! Have used this app for medtations for almost a year but the most recent update removed the times/durations of each meditation. Please add this back as this was one of the determining factors for which meditation I chose! ### 5/5 — Dark horse of meditation apps *2026-04-19, version 5.8.3* Great free meditation app with no subscriptions or hidden costs. Easy to use, with plenty of guided sessions for stress, sleep, and focus. I like that it’s practical and not overcomplicated. Also good for families with kids. Only downside is the interface isn’t as polished as some paid apps, but overall it’s a solid option that actually helps build consistency. ### 5/5 — Can’t believe it’s free! *2026-03-22, version 5.7.0* Very helpful app. I do the exercises with my 10 year old daughter who has ADHD to help with emotional regulation and sleep. It’s definitely been helping. Thank you for this app. ### 5/5 — Love this app *2026-03-05, version 5.7.0* Great tool for all ages. I use it regularly with children, teens and adults with ASD. The fact that it is free removes barriers to a great resource to help my clients practice regulation at home on between sessions. ### 5/5 — An awesome app to help you relax! *2026-02-07, version 5.6.4* I recommend using this app! Its amazing and it is awesome to help reduce your anxiety and stress! ### 5/5 — Best App for Calmness *2026-01-26, version 5.6.3* Extremely put together app that does exactly what it says ### 5/5 — The best app ever! *2025-11-28, version 5.6.1* I can’t believe there are no in app purchases! And no adds! This app is crazy and absolutely amazing. I’ve had trouble sleeping for ages now but I can finally sleep! Thank you all so much, this is the best app I ever downloaded thanks! ### 5/5 — SO GOOD *2025-11-19, version 5.6.0* I personally loved it it helps me sleep and it made me so happy when I was crying a Waterfall my favourites are change, bedtime butterfly and a stream one Srry o couldn’t remember but I would like it if had a therapy bot but anyway five stars --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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