Comparison

Calm vs Scofa Relax

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

Head to head
About

Calm

This app offers guided meditations, sleep stories, music, and breathing exercises to help users reduce stress, anxiety, and improve sleep. It caters to all experience levels, integrating mindfulness into daily routines for enhanced mental well-being.

Highlights
  • Guided meditations
  • Sleep Stories
  • Breathwork exercises
  • Relaxing music
  • Stretching exercises
  • Mindfulness programs
Features
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Calm is the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Find anxiety relief, stress relief, and better sleep through breathing exercises, sleep sounds, deep sleep music, and mindfulness programs for insomnia, beginner meditation, and beyond. Downloaded by 180 million people worldwide. Fall asleep faster with Sleep Stories, bedtime stories for adults narrated by Matthew McConaughey, Stephen Fry, P\!nk, Bob Ross, and more. Only on Calm. Manage stress, relieve anxiety, improve your sleep cycle, and refocus your attention. Apple App of the Year. Apple Editors' Choice. Happiest App in the World (Center for Humane Technology). 3M+ five-star reviews. Recommended by top psychologists, therapists, and mental health experts. SLEEP STORIES — ONLY ON CALM * Drift off to Matthew McConaughey's Wonder — a dreamy journey through the mysteries of the universe * Travel through the village of Provence with master storyteller Stephen Fry in Blue Gold * Fall asleep to the soothing brush strokes of beloved painter Bob Ross in Happy Little Zzzs * Tackle insomnia with 100+ exclusive Sleep Stories, new content added every month MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS * Beginner meditation to advanced practice — guided sessions for every experience level * Daily Calm with Tamara Levitt, Daily Jay with Jay Shetty, Daily Trip with Jeff Warren * Mindfulness topics: deep sleep, anxiety relief, stress relief, focus, breaking habits, self-care, personal growth, and more * 7- and 21-day mindfulness programs to build a lasting practice ANXIETY RELIEF & RELAXATION * Breathing exercises and breathwork to ease anxiety, stress, and insomnia * Bilateral stimulation music and neuroacoustic sounds for nervous system regulation and somatic relaxation * Guided breathwork for stress relief, anxiety relief, and deep calm * Stress management and self-healing through Dailies: programs for social anxiety, personal growth, and mood balance * Mindful movement and stretching with Daily Move SLEEP SOUNDS, MUSIC & SOUNDSCAPES * Calming music, nature sounds, and sleep sounds: ocean waves, heavy rain, campfire, and more * Exclusive focus and sleep music from top artists * Full soundscapes and sleep sounds to help you relax, meditate, and sleep soundly ALSO FEATURING * Daily Streaks & Mindful Minutes — emotion and mental health tracker * Calm saves your meditation and sleep sessions to your Apple Health app. Mental health is health. Calm is for anyone looking to improve their sleep, manage stress, and address everyday anxiety. Meditation novice or seasoned expert. Take a deep breath and find your Calm. Calm is free to download and use. There are never any ads and some of the programs and features are free forever. Some content is only available through an optional paid subscription. Be sure to check out our Apple Watch app to quick-start breathing exercises and track your meditations. Subscription pricing and terms: Calm offers an auto-renewing monthly subscription at $14.99/month and an auto-renewing yearly subscription at $69.99/year to provide you with unlimited access to the Calm Collection while you maintain an active subscription. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Read more about our terms and conditions here: Terms of service: https://www.calm.com/terms Privacy policy: https://www.calm.com/privacy

About

Scofa Relax

This app offers a sanctuary for peace and tranquility, providing a variety of sounds, music, guided meditations, and sleep stories. It helps users fall asleep, focus, relax, and manage stress with customizable audio experiences.

Highlights
  • Customizable soundscapes
  • Nature-inspired sounds
  • Soothing music loops
  • Guided meditations and affirmations
  • Engaging sleep stories for adults and children
  • Sleep medicine articles
Features
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DISCOVER SERENITY WITH THE SCOFA RELAX APP Welcome to Scofa Relax, your ultimate gateway to peace and tranquility. Whether you struggle to fall asleep, wake up in the middle of the night, need a motivational boost, seek a mental break, or aim to focus on tasks, Scofa Relax is here to transform your experience. Our comprehensive features allow you to create the perfect ambiance for rest, relaxation, productivity, and sleep. WHY CHOOSE SCOFA RELAX? Enhance your ambiance by integrating sounds with music, relaxation tracks, stories, or articles, creating an exceptional atmosphere tailored to your needs. VERSATILE SOUNDSCAPES AND NATURE-INSPIRED SOUNDS Immerse yourself in a symphony of sounds, from soothing nature whispers to gentle mechanical hums, ASMR sensations, and curious wildlife. * Calm Rain - Gentle, rhythmic raindrops tapping softly * Bamboo Fountain - Serene, rhythmic water trickling * Blizzard - Fierce wind and swirling snow * Waves on Rock - Waves crashing rhythmically on rocks * Windy Autumn - Crisp leaves rustling in the wind, a gentle * Sailing - Creaking ship and lapping waves * Camp Fire - Crackling logs and warm embers ...and many more tranquil sounds to help you relax and drift off. Craft your unique sound experience by combining tracks and adjusting volumes to find the perfect harmony. These rhythmic, peaceful sounds can lull you into a tranquil sleep or relaxation state. ENCHANTING AND SOOTHING MUSIC FOR EVERY MOMENT Our carefully curated music loops provide a calming background to lull you into sleep or relaxation. Our music is crafted to be pleasant and soothing, maintaining a constant ambiance that helps you sleep, relax or focus without distraction. Use it during work hours to foster a productive atmosphere or at night to enhance your sleep. COMPREHENSIVE RELAXATION Scofa Relax offers an extensive library of relaxation audio with soothing voices to help you get in the right mindset for rest, including: * Guided Imagery * Affirmations * Meditations * Reflection * Mindfulness * Morning Routines * Meditations for Kids * Box Breathing * Body Scans ...and many more. We provide a wide variety to suit any relaxation or sleep need. ENGAGING SLEEP STORIES Escape the daily grind and change your thoughts with our weekly crafted sleep stories. These stories are designed to calm your mind and prepare you for a deep slumber. FOR ADULTS Embark on journeys to distant cities or learn something new. Our stories help shift your focus away from daily worries, allowing you to drift into a restful sleep. FOR CHILDREN Engaging stories paired with soothing nature sounds make bedtime a breeze. As the story ends, the calming sounds continue, ensuring your children fall asleep peacefully and helping them to stay asleep through the night. INFORMATIVE SLEEP MEDICINE ARTICLES Educate yourself with our selection of audio articles on sleep medicine. Learn about different sleep conditions, their causes, and solutions. SUBSCRIPTIONS & TERMS Scofa Relax offers auto-renewing $8.99 monthly and $59.99 yearly subscriptions with a 14 Day Free Trial for unlimited access to sounds, meditations, stories, and medical sleep articles. To access the content, purchase a monthly or yearly subscription. Once you confirm the initial subscription, payment will be charged to the credit card on your Apple ID Account. Subscriptions will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends, and the renewal cost will be specified. After purchasing, you can manage your subscription or turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings. Once you purchase a subscription, any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Terms of service: https://relaxscofa.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy policy: https://relaxscofa.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Calm4 screens
Scofa Relax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scofa Relax at 100% against Calm's 64%. Scofa Relax also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Calm's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (2M vs 13). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Calm sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Scofa Relax sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scofa Relax holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calm has 2M ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Calm's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scofa Relax's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calm ships an update every 4 days, Scofa Relax every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Calm versus Scofa Relax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalmScofa Relax
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2M ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2M — better13
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#5 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCalm.comScofa, LLC

Customer experience

Calm

All ratings1,981,815 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews3,855 reviews
Positive64.1%
Neutral7.5%
Negative28.4%

Scofa Relax

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Calm

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Playback issues with audio and video
  • Difficulty cancelling subscription

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add repeat button for sleep stories
  • Separate kids and adult content
  • Allow creating custom playlists
  • Improve search and navigation
  • Add more diverse narrator voices
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  • Provide text-based instructions for techniques

Scofa Relax

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Calm

Subscriptions8
  • Calm Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Calm Premium$14.991 Month
  • Calm Premium$16.991 Month
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  • Calm Premium$29.991 Month
  • Calm Premium$69.991 Year
  • Calm Premium7 Days trial2 variants$69.991 Year
  • Calm Premium7 Days trial3 variants$79.991 Year
  • Calm Premium$79.991 Year
8 purchases

Scofa Relax

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Premium Access sp6$24.991 Year
  • Premium Access sp5$29.991 Year
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  • Premium Access sp4$34.991 Year
  • Premium Access sp3$39.991 Year
  • Premium Access sp2$44.991 Year
  • Premium Access sp1$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Calm free?
Calm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scofa Relax free?
Scofa Relax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calm or Scofa Relax?
Scofa Relax is rated higher. Calm averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2M ratings, while Scofa Relax averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do Calm or Scofa Relax have ads?
Calm shows ads; Scofa Relax does not.
Which is updated more often, Calm or Scofa Relax?
Calm ships an update every 4 days, and Scofa Relax every 3 weeks. Most recently, Calm was updated on September 28, 2026 and Scofa Relax on August 6, 2026.

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