Happier Meditation vs Experiment with Light
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Personalized meditation plans
- Extensive content library (500+ sessions)
- Real-life practice insights
- Flexible meditation formats
- Embrace imperfection approach
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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
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.
- Meditation recordings
- Full scripts
- Multiple versions
- Male/female voice options
- Offline functionality
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Happier Meditation | Experiment with Light |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (143K ratings) — better | 4.8 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 143K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #114 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 267 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Happier Meditation, Inc | Alain Foussat |
Customer experience
Happier Meditation
Experiment with Light
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
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- Customizable home screen
Experiment with Light
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Happier Meditation
- 10% Happier Subscription$9.991 Month
- 10% Happier Premium2 variants$14.991 Month
- 10% Happier Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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- 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
Experiment with Light
No in-app purchases
Questions
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