Comparison

Happier Meditation vs Experiment with Light

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

Head to head
About

Happier Meditation

This app offers a refreshing approach to mindfulness with over 500 guided meditations led by relatable teachers. It helps users find personalized practices to manage stress, anxiety, and sleep issues, embracing imperfection in their journey.

Highlights
  • Personalized meditation plans
  • Extensive content library (500+ sessions)
  • Real-life practice insights
  • Flexible meditation formats
  • Embrace imperfection approach
Features
Read full description

Meditation for stress, anxiety, and sleep — that meets you where you are. Happier Meditation (formerly Ten Percent Happier) is an Apple "Best Of" Award winner with 500+ guided meditations from relatable, expert teachers. No perfection required. Whether you have two minutes or twenty, you'll find a practice that fits your day and your life. Forget the idea that mindfulness has to be calm and quiet. Real life is messy, and this is meditation for real life: practical, plain-spoken, and built to stick. Key Features: Personalized Meditation Plans: Build a routine around your own needs and goals. Our plans help you find balance, insight, and rest in your daily life. Extensive Content Library: Access over 500 guided sessions for stress, anxiety, sleep, and more. Explore formats like vertical videos for a meditation experience that holds your attention. Real-Life Practice: Learn from world-class teachers who share practical insights and show how they fit mindfulness into their everyday routines. Flexible Meditation Options: Choose from formats designed to fit your schedule, so a regular practice is actually doable. Embrace Imperfection: Practice without the pressure to be perfect. Happier Meditation helps you find your footing, no matter where you start. Join us for doable, deeply meaningful mindfulness. Download Happier Meditation today for a practice that evolves with you. Relax, find some ease, and get more out of every part of your life. Awards & Press: Apple "Best Of" Award winner #1 in The New York Times guide "How to Meditate" Featured on Good Morning America and The Daily Show Subscription Pricing and Terms: If you'd like to unlock full access to our 500+ videos and guided meditations, we offer auto-renewing monthly and yearly subscription membership options. If you select an auto-renewing subscription membership option, payment will be charged to your App Store Account at confirmation of purchase and your Happier Meditation subscription will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your credit card will be charged for renewal through your App Store account within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off an auto-renewing subscription at any time from your App Store Account Settings but refunds will not be issued for any unused portion of the term. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. For more information on our terms of service and privacy policy, please visit https://www.meditatehappier.com/terms-of-service OR https://www.meditatehappier.com/privacy-policy

About

Experiment with Light

Access Quaker "Experiment with Light" meditation recordings and scripts. Choose from four versions with male or female voice options, or read the full script. This app works offline once installed.

Highlights
  • Meditation recordings
  • Full scripts
  • Multiple versions
  • Male/female voice options
  • Offline functionality
Features
Read full description

Recordings and scripts for all versions of the Quaker Experiment with Light. Four different versions with a choice of male or female voice recording as well as the full script for those who prefer reading it. Once installed, the app doesn’t require any internet access and works offline.

Screenshots

Happier Meditation4 screens
Experiment with Light4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Experiment with Light at none against Happier Meditation's 13. Experiment with Light also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). Happier Meditation's advantage is ratings volume (143K vs 4) and chart position (#114 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Happier Meditation sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Experiment with Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Happier Meditation against 4.8 for Experiment with Light. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Happier Meditation has 143K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Happier Meditation's written reviews are positive against 100% of Experiment with Light's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Happier Meditation ships an update fortnightly, Experiment with Light every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Happier Meditation versus Experiment with Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHappier MeditationExperiment with Light
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (143K ratings) — better4.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews71.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings143K — better4
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank#114 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB267 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHappier Meditation, IncAlain Foussat

Customer experience

Happier Meditation

All ratings143,067 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews860 reviews
Positive71.7%
Neutral7.4%
Negative20.8%

Experiment with Light

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Happier Meditation

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Keyboard not working for setting monthly intention
  • Inconsistent closed captioning on downloaded content

Requested features

6 requests
  • Offline mode
  • More sleep meditations
  • Ability to save favorite meditations
  • Improved search and discovery
  • Journaling integration
Show 1 more
  • Customizable home screen

Experiment with Light

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Happier Meditation

Subscriptions12
  • 10% Happier Subscription$9.991 Month
  • 10% Happier Premium2 variants$14.991 Month
  • 10% Happier Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
Show 9 more
  • Annual Membership7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • 10% Happier Subscription$79.991 Year
  • 10% Happier Subscription7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • 10% Happier Premium$99.991 Year
  • 10% Happier Premium7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Annual Membership$99.991 Year
  • Annual Membership1 Year trial$99.991 Year
  • Annual Membership14 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Annual Membership7 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

Experiment with Light

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Happier Meditation free?
Happier Meditation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Experiment with Light free?
Experiment with Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Happier Meditation or Experiment with Light?
Happier Meditation is rated higher. Happier Meditation averages 4.8 out of 5 from 143K ratings, while Experiment with Light averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Happier Meditation or Experiment with Light have ads?
Happier Meditation shows ads; Experiment with Light does not.
Which is updated more often, Happier Meditation or Experiment with Light?
Happier Meditation ships an update fortnightly, and Experiment with Light every 3 weeks. Most recently, Happier Meditation was updated on October 26, 2026 and Experiment with Light on October 24, 2026.

Other comparisons