Comparison

Yoga Nidra vs Alpha Studio

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

Head to head
About

Yoga Nidra

Experience deep relaxation with guided audio exercises designed to reduce stress and tension. This app offers a simple, effective method for mental and emotional well-being, accessible anywhere. It's ideal for improving sleep and managing nervousness.

Highlights
  • 6 guided audio exercises
  • Deep relaxation techniques
  • Stress reduction
  • Improved sleep
  • Mental and emotional release
  • Accessible anywhere
Features
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Relaxation with the iPhone or iPad! The yoga nidra relax app contains 6 guided audio exercises of different length and intensity, which guide you systematically and professionally into a state of deep relaxation. The exercises can be done at home, but also while sitting in the train, plane or office. No special knowledge or means are required for the practice. Give it a try, and you will see how nidra-relax helps you to go through life much more relaxed and capable to enjoy moment by moment.
 All the exercises are derived from the yoga nidra method and have been conceived and recorded by a professional yoga teacher.
 Yoga nidra is a relaxation and meditation method that encompasses all levels of the human being: it releases muscular tensions, as well as mental and emotional. Therefore yoga nidra can be used as an effective method in stress reduction. Yoga nidra is not a physical yoga practice that requires demanding poses. The only thing you have to do, is to lie down as comfortable as possible on your yoga mat, in the bed, (or while sitting in the train or plane) remain in stillness and follow the clear and simple instructions. Through the regular practice of yoga nidra the stress hormones are reduced, the regenerative body functions and the immune system are stimulated. It has been tested by physicians and scientist all over the world, who accredited it as an efficient support in the treatment of psychosomatic diseases. Mainly in afflictions such as sleep disturbances, nervousness, heart and stomach diseases, asthma and migraine
 
Nidra-relax app has been recommended by the german magazine GEO Special Yoga: “An authentic deep relaxation as it is practiced in the classical yoga. With different levels. Nice and simple design and description of the effects. Recommended as an anti-stress meditation.” For german instructions please have a look at "Nidra Relax", the german version of this app. End User License Agreement and Privacy Police: https://www.ihanwel.net/nidra/eula.html and https://www.ihanwel.net/nidra/privacypolicy.html

About

Alpha Studio

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Welcome to the Alpha Studio members app! Download our app to plan and book your fitness classes. At the click of a button, you can view class schedules, sign up for classes and even invite a friend to join you! With the app, you’ll keep in touch with Alpha Studio staff and coaches, receive notifications, news and reminders.

Screenshots

Yoga Nidra4 screens
Alpha Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alpha Studio at none against Yoga Nidra's 1. Yoga Nidra's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Yoga Nidra sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Alpha Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yoga Nidra ships an update every 5 weeks, Alpha Studio every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Yoga Nidra versus Alpha Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYoga NidraAlpha Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB48 MB
Age rating+44+
Developerihanwel.comArbox LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Yoga Nidra

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription$3.991 Year
None

Alpha Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yoga Nidra free?
Yoga Nidra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alpha Studio free?
Alpha Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Yoga Nidra or Alpha Studio have ads?
Neither Yoga Nidra nor Alpha Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yoga Nidra or Alpha Studio?
Yoga Nidra ships an update every 5 weeks, and Alpha Studio every 4 months. Most recently, Yoga Nidra was updated on October 24, 2026 and Alpha Studio on October 24, 2026.

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