This is a research version of a mindfulness application exclusively for participants in approved program evaluations. Access requires an invitation code from an approved investigator.
4.6(54 ratings)
Free
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Mindfulness Coach by US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
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💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(11K ratings)
Free
Learn and practice mindfulness with a guided training program. Access audio exercises, informational resources, and progress tracking tools to reduce stress and improve emotional balance. This app is free and respects your privacy.
What We Love
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Helpful for mental health
- 🚀 Effective for mindfulness and relaxation
- 🚀 Great for beginners
- 🚀 Comprehensive content
- 🚀 Soothing narration
- 🚀 Customizable sessions
- 🔒 Completely free with no ads
Room to Improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs with timers and tracking
- 🐛 Difficulty navigating and finding specific content
- 🐛 White screen can be harsh on the eyes
- 🐛 Lack of music or background sounds
Mindfulness: 2012 (Original) by Reuben Lowe
Guided meditation and moreWorth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.6😊(10 ratings)
Free
This app simplifies mindfulness practices, drawing from Western psychology and Eastern traditions. It offers guided meditations designed to improve mood, concentration, creativity, and stress management. Learn to get out of your mind and into your life with science-backed techniques.
What We Love
- 🧘 Excellent guided meditations with variety of lengths
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎯 Practical, secular approach to mindfulness
- 💬 Soothing British voice of instructor Reuben
- 📚 Rich educational content on mindfulness and psychology
- 💰 Great value for money with one-time payment
- 🏥 Effective for managing anxiety, depression, and addiction
- ⚡ Quick sessions (10-20 min) fit busy schedules
- 🎓 Helpful 8-day challenge for building habit
- ✨ Inspiring and life-transforming for many users
- 🧠 Teaches ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) principles
- 🤝 Supportive community and personal growth focus
Room to Improve
- 🔄 Major content removal after app update
- 😞 Loss of original beloved meditations post-upgrade
- 🗣️ New voice and meditations perceived as 'too chatty'
- 📱 Lock screen functionality broken in newer version
- 🔊 Background audio stops when screen turns off
- ⚠️ Update made app significantly worse for existing users
