# Buddhify vs 8Well

The clearest difference is price: 8Well at Free against Buddhify's $4.99. 8Well also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Buddhify's advantage is ratings volume (6.2K vs 6) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

8Well is free to download; Buddhify costs $4.99 up front. Buddhify sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. 8Well asks for nothing beyond the download.

8Well holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buddhify has 6.2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Buddhify ships an update every 4 weeks, 8Well every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buddhify | 8Well |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddhify-guided-meditation/id687421118/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8well/id1613254093/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | — |
| Size | 622 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CELESTIAN GOLDEN APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815911753) | [Doing Well Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613254095) |

## What reviewers say

### Buddhify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddhify-guided-meditation/id687421118)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers guided meditations to reduce stress, anxiety, and improve sleep. It provides exercises for various situations, from work breaks to bedtime, helping users find calm and clarity throughout their day.

**Highlights:** Over 200 guided meditations, Mindfulness exercises for any situation, Sessions for beginners and experienced users, Solo meditation timer, Kids meditation content, Integration with Apple Health

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buddhify Membership (optional) | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent meditation app
- 👍 Variety of meditations for different situations
- 💰 One-time payment, no subscription
- 🧘‍♀️ Helps with anxiety, stress, and sleep
- 🎨 Customizable wheel of meditations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow to load and open the app
- 🔇 Lack of background music or nature sounds
- 🙄 Some voices/narrators not preferred by users
- 🤔 Difficulty navigating between kid and adult wheels

**Reported bugs**

- Meditations not downloading or playing
- Frequent crashes and error messages
- Inability to log in or access account
- Wheels not loading or updating properly
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- Ability to create playlists of meditations
- More advanced/longer meditation options
- Improved offline functionality
- Better support and communication from developers


### 8Well

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8well/id1613254093)

Book small group strength training and personal training sessions with a wellness company focused on physical and personal improvement. View the upcoming schedule and reserve your spot directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Book strength training classes, Book personal training sessions, View upcoming class schedule, Wellness company services, Fitness and personal development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buddhify free?

Buddhify costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is 8Well free?

8Well is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Buddhify or 8Well?

8Well is rated higher. Buddhify averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while 8Well averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Buddhify or 8Well have ads?

Neither Buddhify nor 8Well shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buddhify or 8Well?

Buddhify ships an update every 4 weeks, and 8Well every 4 months. Most recently, Buddhify was updated on November 11, 2026 and 8Well 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.*