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Head-to-head · Meditation Apps

Insight Timer vs Smiling Mind

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Insight Timer #1 in Meditation Apps 9.3/10 Free plan · paid from $59.99/yr · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Insight Timer
Smiling Mind #8 in Meditation Apps 7.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Smiling Mind

Insight Timer leads on 4 checks, Smiling Mind on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreInsight Timer · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresInsight Timer · 4 of 4

Insight Timer scores higher on our rubric for meditation apps: 9.3 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Insight Timer offers sleep content; Smiling Mind doesn't publish it. Insight Timer offers guided programs; Smiling Mind doesn't publish it. Insight Timer offers offline access; Smiling Mind doesn't publish it. Insight Timer offers breathing exercises; Smiling Mind doesn't publish it.

Insight Timer is the better fit for people wanting a broad free meditation library. Smiling Mind is the better fit for free mindfulness content for children and families.

  • Insight Timer fits best

    People wanting a broad free meditation library

  • Smiling Mind fits best

    Free mindfulness content for children and families

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Side by side

Feature Insight Timer 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Smiling Mind 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 7.6
Ranking #1 in Meditation Apps #8 in Meditation Apps
Best for People wanting a broad free meditation library Free mindfulness content for children and families
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $59.99/yr Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Desktop Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, macOS Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs Email, Tickets
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Insight Timer 4/4 · Smiling Mind 0/4
Sleep content ✓ (best) Not published
Guided programs ✓ (best) Not published
Offline access ✓ (best) Not published
Breathing exercises ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Mobile platforms Both Not published
Session length Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Free access to many guided practices and courses
  • Includes sleep content, breathing exercises and live classes
  • Customizable timer with interval bells; the timer works offline
  • Filter sessions by keyword, need, category or age group.
  • Child-focused meditations, activities and collections support family use.
  • Custom routines, reminders and progress tracking help structure practice.
Cons
  • Offline track downloads require MemberPlus
  • MemberPlus costs $59.99 annually or $9.99 monthly
  • Support channels listed are limited to documentation
  • Its focus spans five wellbeing skill areas, not only meditation.
  • Children's content is described for ages 5–12, which may not fit every child.
  • The vendor frames it as prevention, not a treatment tool.
Our verdict

Insight Timer brings guided meditation, talks, music, courses, sleep tracks and live classes together with breathing exercises and a customizable timer. It suits people who want several kinds of mindfulness practice in one app, including…

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Smiling Mind is a free mental fitness app for adults and families, with sessions and collections designed for children. Families can search and filter content by keyword, need, category or age group, and the app includes child-focused…

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  1. Insight TimerMeditation Apps 9.3Free plan · paid from $59.99/yr · 7-day trial
  2. Smiling MindMeditation Apps 7.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Insight Timer — where it wins

    • Free access to many guided practices and courses
    • Includes sleep content, breathing exercises and live classes
    • Customizable timer with interval bells; the timer works offline

    Where it doesn't

    • Offline track downloads require MemberPlus
    • MemberPlus costs $59.99 annually or $9.99 monthly
    • Support channels listed are limited to documentation

  • Smiling Mind — where it wins

    • Filter sessions by keyword, need, category or age group.
    • Child-focused meditations, activities and collections support family use.
    • Custom routines, reminders and progress tracking help structure practice.

    Where it doesn't

    • Its focus spans five wellbeing skill areas, not only meditation.
    • Children's content is described for ages 5–12, which may not fit every child.
    • The vendor frames it as prevention, not a treatment tool.
  • Insight Timer9.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $59.99/yr · 7-day trial

    A broad free library for guided meditation, sleep content, courses and timer-based practice.

    Visit Insight TimerFull verdict →
  • Smiling Mind7.6/10 · Free plan

    A free family wellbeing app with age-filtered sessions, routines and progress tracking.

    Visit Smiling MindFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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