Balance

Guided meditation and sleep sessions put together from your daily answers.

Free planiPhoneAndroid

PriceFree to start; about $12/month, $70/year or a lifetime option

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Our verdict

A good first meditation app for beginners who want a plan shaped around them rather than a library to browse. Full access is fairly pricey unless you take the yearly or lifetime option.

Good

Sessions adapt to your goals and experience
10-day plans plus short standalone practices
Sleep and breathing content included

Not so good

Monthly price is on the high side
Phones only

Best for

beginners

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3 picks every Sunday. Nothing else.