# Guided Mind vs Serenity

The clearest difference is rating: Serenity at 4.9 against Guided Mind's 4.6. Serenity also leads on review sentiment (99% vs 85%) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 370). Guided Mind's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guided Mind sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Serenity sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 2 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Serenity holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 370 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Guided Mind's written reviews are positive against 99% of Serenity's.

Guided Mind ships an update every 6 weeks, Serenity every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guided Mind | Serenity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (370 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guided-mind/id672076838/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serenity-guided-meditation/id1414802569/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 370 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 84.7% of reviews | **99.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppSimple LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/672076841) | [Olson Meditation and Mindfulness Apps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1392974257) |

## What reviewers say

### Guided Mind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guided-mind/id672076838)

Access a vast library of voice-guided meditations designed to help you relax and manage daily stresses. Explore numerous topics, from anxiety and sleep to motivation and body image, with options for various durations and guided by experienced creators. Enjoy offline access and a user-friendly interface for a seamless meditation experience.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step voice-guided meditations, Meditations of varying lengths (5, 15, 30+ min), Over 400 meditations across diverse topics, Download meditations for offline listening, Free meditations and nature soundscapes, Loop meditations for continuous play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Terri Cole - Self Love Meditation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Terri Cole - Calm in the Storm | $0.99 | one-time |
| Terri Cole - Daily Energizing Meditation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Travis Usinger - 20 Minute Body Scan Mindfulness Meditation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Glenda Cedarleaf - Your Healing Journey | $1.99 | one-time |
| Travis Usinger - 45 Minute Body Scan Mindfulness Meditation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dr. Emmett Miller - Stress Release | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kerie Logan - Good Night Sleep Guided Imagery | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kerie Logan - Anxiety and Worry | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kerie Logan - Affirming to Release Anxiety and Stay Calm | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dr. Emmett Miller - Goodbye Insomnia | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dr. Emmett Miller - Bedtime Meditation, Self-Reinforcement and Deep Sleep | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Variety of meditations
- 💤 Helpful for sleep and relaxation
- 🎨 Beautiful and calming voices
- 🔓 Plenty of free content
- 🕰️ Wide range of meditation lengths

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive paid meditations
- 🔇 Low volume/audio issues
- 🔁 Repetitive meditations
- 🤖 Robotic/unnatural voices
- 🔍 Limited free content

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased meditations not downloading/playing
- App crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Playlist/continuous playback option
- More free meditation options
- Ability to rate/review meditations
- Better customer support/communication


### Serenity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serenity-guided-meditation/id1414802569)

This app offers guided meditations for mindfulness, sleep, and relaxation. Learn various techniques to reduce anxiety, improve focus, and cultivate peace. It includes beginner courses, sleep guides, stress relief sessions, and meditations for children.

**Highlights:** Guided meditations for sleep and relaxation, Mindfulness and stress relief techniques, 7-day beginner audio course, Quick meditations for daily practice, Meditations for children, Daily reminders and progress tracking, Apple Health integration

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 2 months |
| Monthly (half price) | $4.29 | per month |
| Monthly (Concessions rate) | $4.49 | per month |
| Premium | $5.99 | per 2 months |
| Monthly | $8.49 | per month |
| Monthly | $8.49 | per month |
| 6 Monthly (half price) | $10.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 Monthly (half price) | $10.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 monthly (Concessions rate) | $10.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 monthly | $21.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 monthly | $21.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 monthly | $21.99 | per 6 months |
| Level 2: Expansion | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sleep Guides: Easy Sleep | $6.99 | one-time |
| Daily Sleep Meditation | $6.99 | one-time |
| All Sleep sessions | $17.99 | one-time |
| All Foundation sessions | $31.99 | one-time |
| 2 years Premium | $89.99 | one-time |
| All sessions | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Adjustable options
- 👍 Calming voice
- 👍 Comprehensive meditation program
- 👍 Effective for anxiety and sleep
- 👍 Excellent for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Challenges not always registering
- 🐛 Occasional technical issues

**Reported bugs**

- Challenges not always registering
- Occasional technical issues

**Requested features**

- More advanced meditation techniques
- Expanded content library
- Apple Watch app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guided Mind free?

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

### Is Serenity free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Guided Mind or Serenity?

Serenity is rated higher. Guided Mind averages 4.6 out of 5 from 370 ratings, while Serenity averages 4.9 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Guided Mind or Serenity have ads?

Neither Guided Mind nor Serenity shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guided Mind or Serenity?

Guided Mind ships an update every 6 weeks, and Serenity every 4 weeks. Most recently, Guided Mind was updated on November 1, 2026 and Serenity on November 2, 2026.

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