Comparison

Meditation vs InnerNow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Meditation

Features
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Use headphones for best sound, or use the built-in speakers. Sit back and relax, listen to actual recordings of ocean waves and thundershowers. Vibrant sounds transport your mind to a rainy virtual coastal relaxation. Also Includes Coastal Roll Puzzle game

About

InnerNow

This app offers guided meditations and mindful living practices to help reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance emotional wellbeing. It provides personalized sessions based on your needs and helps build consistent mindfulness habits.

Highlights
  • Guided meditations for any mood
  • Holistic self-care practices
  • Meditation collections for various needs
  • Personalized mind-body assessment
  • Meditation timers and reminders
  • Hundreds of guided sessions
Features
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InnerNow is your guided meditation and mindful living app for stress relief, better sleep, and emotional wellbeing. Grounded in wisdom practices and guided by trusted experts, InnerNow helps you slow down, reset, and feel more connected every day. INNERNOW FEATURES - Guided meditations and mindful practices for any mood or daily routine - Holistic self-care for emotional balance and connection - Meditation collections for stress relief, sleep, creativity, emotional release, and more - Short and longer sessions (5–30 min) to fit naturally into your day - Mind-body type assessment for personalized meditations for your life - Meditation timers, reminders, and tools for habit building and consistency A SPACE TO SLOW DOWN AND RESET - Access hundreds of guided meditations and self-care practices anytime - Receive guided support from trusted meditation and wellbeing experts - Enjoy daily sessions and personalized recommendations tailored to your needs SUPPORT YOUR EMOTIONAL WELLBEING - Find curated meditations and self-care practices to reduce stress and overwhelm - Explore programs to improve sleep, enhance creativity, deepen connection, and encourage self-discovery - Track your progress, stay consistent, and notice the benefits of integrating meditation and mindfulness into your life Harness joy from the inside out with InnerNow. Download the app for free with a selection of our signature programs, or access the full experience with an annual subscription and a 7-day free trial. Terms of Service: https://innernow.com/policies/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://innernow.com/policies/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Meditation3 screens
InnerNow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meditation at none against InnerNow's 10. Meditation also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). InnerNow's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 51 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. InnerNow sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Meditation asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meditation ships an update every 51 months, InnerNow weekly. The most recent releases landed on January 4, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Meditation versus InnerNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeditationInnerNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (40K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—47.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—40K — better
Update frequencyEvery 51 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAshby Navis & Tennyson Media Publisher LLCCHPWL LLC

Bugs and requests

Meditation

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

InnerNow

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Audio playback errors
  • Syncing issues with purchased content
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Login and account access problems
  • Incorrect meditation tracking

Requested features

5 requests
  • Search function for meditations
  • Offline access to downloaded content
  • Personalized meditation recommendations
  • Integration with other wellness apps
  • Flexible subscription options

In-app purchases

None

Meditation

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

InnerNow

Subscriptions10
  • Montly Subscription7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Holiday Discount 20207 Days trial$69.991 Year
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  • Holiday Discount 2023$69.991 Year
  • Leap Year Sale$69.991 Year
  • Leap Year 2024$69.991 Year
  • Special1 Year trial$69.991 Year
  • Returning customers1 Year trial$69.991 Year
  • Returning user7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Meditation Month1 Month trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Meditation free?
Meditation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is InnerNow free?
InnerNow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Meditation or InnerNow have ads?
Neither Meditation nor InnerNow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meditation or InnerNow?
Meditation ships an update every 51 months, and InnerNow weekly. Most recently, Meditation was updated on January 4, 2026 and InnerNow on October 22, 2026.

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