# Sky Tripping Meditations vs Pine

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sky Tripping Meditations at 53% against Pine's 11%. Sky Tripping Meditations also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (340 vs 28). Pine's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sky Tripping Meditations sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pine sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sky Tripping Meditations holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sky Tripping Meditations has 340 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Sky Tripping Meditations's written reviews are positive against 11% of Pine's.

Sky Tripping Meditations ships an update every 6 weeks, Pine fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sky Tripping Meditations | Pine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (340 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-tripping-meditations/id1067060823/reviews)** | [4.3 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pine-deep-breathing/id1418759841/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **340** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **52.8% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 145 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Uhhhmagine](https://appshunter.io/developer/884396361) | [Bean's Bytes, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/339072174) |

## What reviewers say

### Sky Tripping Meditations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-tripping-meditations/id1067060823)

This app offers guided meditations enhanced by stunning aerial videos of natural landscapes. It helps users reduce stress and improve focus through simple breathing exercises and immersive visual experiences. Track your progress and integrate mindfulness into your daily routine.

**Highlights:** Guided meditations, Aerial nature videos, Stress and anxiety reduction, HealthKit integration, Streak tracking, Endless video playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Watch Library | $4.99 | per month |
| Watch + Meditation | $5.99 | per month |
| Watch + Meditation | $35.99 | per year |
| Watch Library | $49.99 | per year |
| Watch + Meditation | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stunning, high-quality visuals and cinematography
- 😌 Calming and relaxing content for stress/anxiety relief
- 🧘 Helpful breathing guidance features
- 🎵 Ability to play personal music in background
- 📺 Works well as screensaver for TV and home ambiance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model ($20/year or monthly)
- 🔄 Limited content with infrequent updates
- 📱 Inconsistent cross-device functionality (Apple TV issues)
- 🔐 Confusing and restrictive subscription/cancellation policies
- 🎬 Videos too short for extended meditation sessions

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription activation fails from email links
- Apple TV repeatedly requests login despite active subscription
- App crashes and connection timeout errors
- Apple Music stops playing when scenes change
- App won't load content or open properly

**Requested features**

- One-time purchase option for individual volumes instead of subscription
- More frequent content updates and new locations
- Longer video durations for extended meditation
- Hawaii volcano video set
- Chromecast support


### Pine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pine-deep-breathing/id1418759841)

This app offers guided deep breathing exercises and ambient sounds to help you relax and manage stress. It includes a personal journal with an emotions log and integrates with Apple Health to track your mindfulness minutes and mood over time. Customizable sessions and challenges help build consistent habits.

**Highlights:** Guided deep breathing exercises, Ambient soundscapes, Personal journal with emotion logging, Apple Health integration, Customizable session duration, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Habit-building challenges

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pine Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pine Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pine Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sky Tripping Meditations free?

Sky Tripping Meditations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pine free?

Pine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sky Tripping Meditations or Pine?

Sky Tripping Meditations is rated higher. Sky Tripping Meditations averages 4.7 out of 5 from 340 ratings, while Pine averages 4.3 from 28 ratings.

### Do Sky Tripping Meditations or Pine have ads?

Neither Sky Tripping Meditations nor Pine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sky Tripping Meditations or Pine?

Sky Tripping Meditations ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pine fortnightly. Most recently, Sky Tripping Meditations was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pine on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*