# Happier Meditation vs Marshmallows

The clearest difference is rating: Happier Meditation at 4.8 against Marshmallows's 3.8. Happier Meditation also leads on ratings volume (143K vs 4) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). Marshmallows's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Happier Meditation sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Marshmallows asks for nothing beyond the download.

Happier Meditation holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. 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 complicate that: 72% of Happier Meditation's written reviews are positive against 80% of Marshmallows's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Happier Meditation ships an update fortnightly, Marshmallows every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happier Meditation | Marshmallows |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (143K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happier-meditation/id992210239/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marshmallows/id1610644358/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **143K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 71.5% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Happier Meditation, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/894613551) | [Sebastian Vogt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610644360) |

## What reviewers say

### Happier Meditation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happier-meditation/id992210239)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10% Happier Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 10% Happier Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| 10% Happier Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| 10% Happier Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| 10% Happier Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| 10% Happier Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing content
- 👍 Great meditations
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Wonderful app
- 👍 Helpful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Freezing/crashing issues
- 🐛 Annoying check-in feature
- 🐛 Limited free content
- 🐛 Inaccurate usage tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not working for setting monthly intention
- Inconsistent closed captioning on downloaded content

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More sleep meditations
- Ability to save favorite meditations
- Improved search and discovery
- Journaling integration


### Marshmallows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marshmallows/id1610644358)

This app uses the Pomodoro technique and intermittent reinforcement to boost productivity. Set focused work timers and receive random rewards for breaks, helping you balance work and rest to avoid burnout.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro technique timer, Intermittent reinforcement rewards, Focus on tasks without distractions, Balance work and rest cycles, Productivity overview and tracking, Avoid burnout and stress

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happier Meditation free?

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

### Is Marshmallows free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Happier Meditation or Marshmallows?

Happier Meditation is rated higher. Happier Meditation averages 4.8 out of 5 from 143K ratings, while Marshmallows averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Happier Meditation or Marshmallows have ads?

Happier Meditation shows ads; Marshmallows does not.

### Which is updated more often, Happier Meditation or Marshmallows?

Happier Meditation ships an update fortnightly, and Marshmallows every 4 days. Most recently, Happier Meditation was updated on November 13, 2026 and Marshmallows 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.*