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Serein

Free#21 of 66 in Meditation Apps

Serein: A focused French-language meditation app with programs, breathing tools and offline playback. Ranked #21 of 66 in Meditation Apps by our editors (6.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free French-language meditation and breathing.

6.3/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.3 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Free French-language meditation and breathing
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    None
  • Sleep content
    Yes
  • Facts checked
    3 Oct 2026

  • Where it wins

    • Six themed programs cover sleep, stress, anxiety, breathing and concentration
    • Download sessions for offline listening; no account or subscription required
    • Open-source app with a timer, breathing exercises and mood journal

  • Where it doesn't

    • Mobile-only, with iOS and Android apps
    • French-language content limits its fit for other language needs
    • Support is via email

Our verdict on Serein

Serein is a free French-language meditation app for people who want guided practice, breathing exercises and sleep content on a phone. Its sessions are organized into six themed programs, with a question-based guide to help choose a session. A timer, mood journal and ambient sounds extend the app beyond guided listening. Serein is distributed by a nonprofit association and is funded by voluntary donations; it does not require an account or subscription.

Offline access is a practical strength for people who want to listen without a connection: sessions can be downloaded in advance. The timer offers 5-, 10-, 15- and 20-minute options, while guided breathing includes coherence breathing, 4-7-8 and box breathing. Sleep-focused meditations sit alongside content for stress, anxiety and concentration, so the offering spans several common practice needs rather than focusing on a single type of session. The published information describes a mobile app for iOS and Android, not a desktop product.

Serein is also open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, which may matter to users who value access to the app's source code. Its French-language focus and mobile-only availability are meaningful boundaries: people seeking meditation in another language or a desktop option should look elsewhere. For French-speaking solo users who want free guided programs, offline playback and simple practice tools without a subscription, Serein is a focused fit. Support is available by email.

Serein pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on sereinapp.fr

Serein fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromNone
Sleep contentYes
Guided programsYes
Offline accessYes
Mobile platformsBoth
Session length5–15 min
Breathing exercisesYes
DeploymentMobile
PlatformsiOS, Android
SupportEmail
Built forSolo (editorial estimate)
PricingFree plan
Websitesereinapp.fr
Facts checked3 Oct 2026

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