# Slowdive | Meditation & Mantra vs Intelligence Squared+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Intelligence Squared+ at 100% against Slowdive | Meditation & Mantra's 63%. Intelligence Squared+ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Slowdive | Meditation & Mantra's advantage is ratings volume (9.9K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slowdive | Meditation & Mantra sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Intelligence Squared+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Intelligence Squared+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slowdive | Meditation & Mantra has 9.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Slowdive | Meditation & Mantra's written reviews are positive against 100% of Intelligence Squared+'s.

Slowdive | Meditation & Mantra ships an update every 3 weeks, Intelligence Squared+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slowdive | Meditation & Mantra | Intelligence Squared+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowdive-meditation-and-mantra/id1172138662/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intelligence-squared-plus/id6444066081/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#127** | — |
| Size | 511 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | [SLOWDIVE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/794367263) | [Intelligence Squared (UK) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652056003) |

## What reviewers say

### Slowdive | Meditation & Mantra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowdive-meditation-and-mantra/id1172138662)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app offers guided meditations, breathing exercises, and a smart newsfeed to help users reduce stress, improve mindfulness, and build a regular meditation habit. It includes a multi-functional timer, group sessions, and analytics to track progress.

**Highlights:** Guided meditations, Breathing exercises, Smart newsfeed recommendations, Multi-functional timer, Group meditation sessions, Analytics and motivation, Music and mantras

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slowdive Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Slowdive Week Access | $13.99 | per 7 days |
| Slowdive Week Access | $17.99 | per 7 days |
| Slowdive Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly access to Slowdive | $19.99 | per month |
| Slowdive 4-Week Access | $29.99 | per month |
| Annual access to Slowdive | $39.99 | per year |
| Slowdive 12-Week Access | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Access to Holotropic Breath | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access to Slowdive | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Motivation key
- 🌊 Instant relaxation
- 🌟 New learning experience
- 👍 Beginner-friendly
- 👍 Intuitive navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Charging multiple times
- 🐛 Glitches in app
- 🔋 Poor Internet connection
- 🔋 Cuts out all the time
- 🐛 Technical difficulties

**Reported bugs**

- Background music disappeared from guided meditations
- App doesn't recognize time zones
- Can't access saved favorites and statistics after reinstall

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Profile feature to save progress
- Ability to repeat certain guides
- More female voice guided meditations
- Chakra healing meditations


### Intelligence Squared+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intelligence-squared-plus/id6444066081)

Access a vast library of debates and discussions from leading figures in politics, science, and the arts. Engage with speakers live, connect with other subscribers, and enjoy exclusive discounts on events and merchandise.

**Highlights:** Extensive video library of debates, Live event streaming, Interactive Q&A with speakers, Subscriber community, Discounts on tickets and merchandise, Premium newsletter

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intelligence Squared+ Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Intelligence Squared+ Yearly | $134.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slowdive | Meditation & Mantra free?

Slowdive | Meditation & Mantra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Intelligence Squared+ free?

Intelligence Squared+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Slowdive | Meditation & Mantra or Intelligence Squared+?

Intelligence Squared+ is rated higher. Slowdive | Meditation & Mantra averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.9K ratings, while Intelligence Squared+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Slowdive | Meditation & Mantra or Intelligence Squared+ have ads?

Neither Slowdive | Meditation & Mantra nor Intelligence Squared+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slowdive | Meditation & Mantra or Intelligence Squared+?

Slowdive | Meditation & Mantra ships an update every 3 weeks, and Intelligence Squared+ every 2 months. Most recently, Slowdive | Meditation & Mantra was updated on November 5, 2026 and Intelligence Squared+ on November 3, 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.*