Waking Up: Meditation & Wisdom

Waking Up: Meditation & Wisdom

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 21, 2018
  • August 3, 2026

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This app offers a comprehensive guide to meditation and wisdom, blending practice with theory. It features guided meditations, introductory courses, and reflections to enhance clarity, sleep, and overall well-being. Explore diverse contemplative traditions and modern science for a transformative mental practice.

28-day introductory meditation course
Daily guided meditations with Sam Harris
Short reflections and daily quotes
Sleep meditations and talks
Customizable meditation timer
Extensive library of meditations and theory sessions
Community forum for discussions
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What's New in Waking Up

3.24.1

August 3, 2026

We’ve made some behind-the-scenes improvements to enhance your app experience. This update focuses on fixing bugs and optimizing performance, ensuring everything runs smoothly and reliably. No big changes to note this time—just refining the little details that make a big difference.

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$59.993 Months
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Last updated on August 9, 2026.

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User reviews

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Calming and mindful and the same time. The tone is great. And I have applied the meditations in my life.

Brilliant app

Excellent content and very well executed application to support meditation at any level.

Amazing Company

I don’t usually make reviews, but I absolutely felt that the support that my daughter and I got when we needed to sort out an issue with the subscription was exceptional. Karl from the support team got back to us immediately everytime .
He was kind sympathetic, understanding 100% patient. Nothing was too much trouble. His approach exemplified the ethics of this company.. I haven’t even mentioned yet how brilliant the app itself is! it’s so well planned and set out if you’re new to meditation it’s an absolute gift. I’m a long time meditator and I can’t believe how good it is. Don’t hesitate to sign up.
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Course ends after 30 days

I subscribed to this app based on the introductory course that builds each lesson on the previous lessons. $150 for a year of what I thought was going to be lessons that would take me deeper into my meditation practice. 30 days later, after they have your money they cleverly change the format to a generic daily 10 minute meditation. There are free apps that offer the same thing.

They also claim they will refund your money if you email support. I did so on July 19. It’s now July 30 and they are still “processing” the refund, which I’ve come to expect will not be sent. I’ll update this if they do refund my remaining 11 months but would never recommend this deceptive app to anyone.
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Sam is famously pro genocide

I canceled my subscription after learning that Sam is supports Israel’s genocide. This app also contains usage tracking software for no good reason. Look elsewhere.

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Audio won't play unless screen is on and app is open

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Unexpected data usage

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Requested Features

3 requests

Weekly charts showing meditation progress

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Housekeeping meditation

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More conversations with women

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FAQ

What does the Waking Up app do?

The Waking Up app provides a comprehensive approach to meditation and wisdom. It offers guided meditation sessions, an introductory course, daily reflections, and talks on various topics like neuroscience and philosophy. The app aims to help users achieve better sleep, more clarity, and a deeper understanding of their minds.

What are the key features of Waking Up?

Key features include a 28-day introductory course for all levels, daily guided meditations led by Sam Harris, short 'Moments' for quick reflections, daily quotes, and specific content for sleep. It also boasts a vast library of meditations, theory sessions, life courses, conversations, and a community forum.

How much does Waking Up cost?

The app is available for free with in-app purchases. While some content may be accessible for free, a subscription or in-app purchase is likely required to unlock the full range of features and content, including the extensive library and courses.

What kind of meditation techniques does Waking Up offer?

The app combines contemplative traditions with modern science, offering techniques such as mindfulness (Vipassana), Loving-Kindness, body scans, yoga nidra, and nondual awareness practices from traditions like Dzogchen, Zen, and Advaita Vedanta.

Who is Waking Up created by and who are the teachers?

Waking Up was created by neuroscientist and best-selling author Sam Harris. The app features content from leading voices in meditation, philosophy, and psychology, including Joseph Goldstein, Diana Winston, Alan Watts, Oliver Burkeman, and many others, covering a wide range of topics and expertise.