Comparison

Calm vs Wim Hof Method

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. Calm offers an auto-renewing subscription 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

Wim Hof Method

This comprehensive wellness tool guides you through daily breathing exercises, cold exposure, and mind-powering practices. Experience increased energy, reduced stress, better sleep, and enhanced resilience through scientifically validated techniques.

Highlights
  • Guided breathing exercises
  • Cold water therapy practices
  • Mind power exercises
  • Guided meditations
  • Progress tracking calendar
  • Community support
Features
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This new comprehensive wellness tool is your guide to daily sessions of breathing exercises, cold exposure, and mind-powering practices. Witness a transformative impact on your life, leading to increased energy, reduced stress, better sleep, and expedited recovery. It is more than just a breathing app, it is your guide to the Wim Hof Method practice and a stress-free life. Discover the transformative power of the Wim Hof Method, backed by extensive scientific research. This unique approach to wellness influences your immune and autonomic nervous systems, along with the critical mind-body connection, bolstering physical strength and mental resilience. Across decades of dancing with the cold, the Iceman set 26 world records and broke a Guinness World Record 18 times. Grounded in rigorous studies, the Wim Hof Method isn't just a wellness practice; it's a scientifically validated pathway to enhanced health, well-being, and resilience. Experience its impact today.. BREATHING EXERCISES • Increase energy, alkalize the body, stimulate the vagus nerve, activate brown fat, and achieve calm sleep through various guided breathing techniques • Immerse yourself in the breathwork practices with the help of Wim Hof's voice, and connect with your breath • Suit your needs with the fully customized Guided Breathing bubble - pre-set the rounds and connect to your Spotify or Apple Music playlist COLD EXPOSURE • Boost immunity and reduce inflammation with cold water therapy practices • Have cold become your warm friend through your daily Guided Cold Showers, Guided Ice Baths, Feet, or Hands-in-Ice practices! • Increase your cold tolerance with the 20-Day Cold Shower Challenge and watch your sleep deepen effortlessly POWER OF THE MIND • Improve focus, resilience, and discipline with the power of the mind exercises • Create routines that support your well-being with Wim's Challenges • Increase strength and flexibility with Body weight and Equipment exercises GUIDED MEDITATIONS • Find your equilibrium among the business of modern life with Guided Meditations directly from Wim AUDIO • Find out what is on Wim´s mind through Contemplations • Immerse yourself in real stories through the Iceman Speaks • Discover the method through the 30-Day Audio Challenge E-LEARNING & CONTENT • Access your purchased Video Courses all in one place • Explore the exciting world of Wim through our Comic RESULTS & CALENDAR • Track your swift improvement over time with a clear Calendar & Bar Chart overview for each exercise • Cold plunge, breathwork, and exercise counter • Every step of your journey is celebrated with achievement Badges, serving as motivational milestones COMMUNITY • Connect with our global community for encouragement by sharing your progress with fellow Hofers • Celebrate your commitment with your friends and family by keeping them up to date with your achievements “A cold shower a day keeps the doctor away.” Wim Hof Elevate your sense of calm, enhance mindfulness, and achieve mental clarity and focus like the Iceman with the Wim Hof Method app. Subscription Terms & Conditions We offer Supporter Monthly and Supporter Yearly subscription plans, both give you access to the same premium features. Both subscription plans renew automatically and are charged either on a monthly or a yearly basis, respectively. A 7-day free trial is available for the Supporter Yearly plan. Pricing per country may vary, and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/https://www.wimhofmethod.com/privacy-policyPrivacy Policy https://www.wimhofmethod.com/privacy-policy Feedback: support@wimhofmethod.com

Screenshots

Calm4 screens
Wim Hof Method4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Wim Hof Method at none against Calm's shown. Wim Hof Method also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Calm's advantage is ratings volume (2M vs 14K) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Wim Hof Method sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Calm against 4.9 for Wim Hof Method. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calm has 2M ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Calm's written reviews are positive against 76% of Wim Hof Method's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calm ships an update every 5 days, Wim Hof Method fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Calm versus Wim Hof Method: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalmWim Hof Method
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2M ratings)4.9 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews75.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2M — better14K
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#7 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB196 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCalm.comWHM Services

Customer experience

Calm

All ratings1,990,470 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews4,169 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral7.5%
Negative28.6%

Wim Hof Method

All ratings13,581 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews839 reviews
Positive75.7%
Neutral5.5%
Negative18.8%

User reviews

Calm

From 2M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💤 Helpful for sleep
  • 🧘‍♀️ Effective for meditation and relaxation
  • 🎨 Variety of content (sleep stories, meditations, music)
  • 🙏 Positive impact on mental health
  • 🤗 Soothing narrators

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Limited free content
  • 🕰️ Difficulty finding specific content
  • 🔁 Repetitive sleep stories
  • 🙃 Accessibility issues for disabled users

Wim Hof Method

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Life changing
  • 👍 Excellent app and method
  • 🤗 Grateful for the app
  • 💪 Improved health and fitness
  • 🧘‍♂️ Helps with mental wellbeing

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription model too expensive
  • 🔒 Paid features locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔄 Frequent app updates causing issues
  • 🤔 Disappointed with recent changes

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

Wim Hof Method

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login and registration issues
  • Guided breathing not working
  • Retention timer bugs
  • Syncing and data loss problems
  • Crashes and performance issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable breathing sessions
  • Offline access to content
  • Better Apple Watch integration
  • More detailed progress tracking
  • Community and social features

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Calm

Subscriptions8
  • Calm Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Calm Premium$14.991 Month
  • Calm Premium2 variants$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
5 purchases

Wim Hof Method

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Supporter$2.997 Days
  • Supporter Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Supporter Yearly7 Days trial$42.991 Year
One-time2
  • StopwatchFree
  • 30 Days Audio Challenge$26.99

Questions

Is Calm free?
Calm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wim Hof Method free?
Wim Hof Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calm or Wim Hof Method?
Wim Hof Method is rated higher. Calm averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2M ratings, while Wim Hof Method averages 4.9 from 14K ratings.
Do Calm or Wim Hof Method have ads?
Calm shows ads; Wim Hof Method does not.
Which is updated more often, Calm or Wim Hof Method?
Calm ships an update every 5 days, and Wim Hof Method fortnightly. Most recently, Calm was updated on October 28, 2026 and Wim Hof Method on October 28, 2026.

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