Meditate
Meditate: A self-directed iOS timer and tracker, without guided programs or sleep content. Ranked #56 of 66 in Meditation Apps by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for iPhone users building a self-directed meditation habit.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best foriPhone users building a self-directed meditation habit
- Free planYes
- Sleep contentNo
- Facts checked3 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Flexible fixed-duration or open-ended sessions with reusable presets
- Tracks history, goals and streaks, with reflection and progress summaries
- Apple Watch, widgets, shortcuts and Apple Health integration for Premium
Where it doesn't
- No guided programs or sleep content
- Designed for Apple platforms rather than Android
- Apple Health integration and expanded insights require Premium
Our verdict on Meditate
Meditate is an iOS meditation timer and practice tracker for people who want to structure their own sessions and review their consistency. Sessions can run for a fixed duration or remain open-ended, with configurable alerts, sounds and haptics. Reusable presets make it possible to return to preferred timer setups. Rather than supplying instruction, the app focuses on supporting a self-directed routine through history, daily goals, streaks, reflections, journaling, calendars and progress summaries.
Its appeal rests on practice tracking and Apple ecosystem fit. The app includes Apple Watch support, widgets and device shortcuts, and lists integrations with Apple Health, Apple Music, iCloud and Siri. Apple Health integration is a Premium feature; Premium also adds advanced timer presets, ambient music and expanded insights. The offering is therefore a closer fit for Apple users who want a timer connected to a broader set of devices and tracking tools than for someone seeking a library of meditation instruction.
Meditate is freemium, with a free plan and an optional Premium subscription. The published description identifies added Premium features but does not give a subscription price here, so a buyer should check the current in-app subscription terms before upgrading. Its narrow focus is also its main limitation: guided programs and sleep content are absent, and the listed platform is iOS. Choose it if independent sessions, journaling and progress tracking are priorities; choose another app if you want guided courses, sleep support or a non-Apple platform.
Meditate pricing
Meditate fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Sleep content | No |
| Guided programs | No |
| Offline access | Not verified |
| Mobile platforms | Ios |
| Session length | Not verified |
| Breathing exercises | Not verified |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Apple Health, Apple Music, iCloud, Siri |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | meditateapp.com |
| Facts checked | 3 Oct 2026 |
Meditate integrations
Meditate lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Apple Health
- Apple Music
- iCloud
- Siri
Alternatives to Meditate
- Insight TimerA broad free library for guided meditation, sleep content, courses and timer-based practice.9.3
- UCLA MindfulA free mobile app for guided meditation, breathing, body scans, and mindful movement.9.1
- Mindfulness CoachFree, structured mindfulness training with guided audio, practice tracking, and reminders.9.0
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