Calm
Track progress, access guided meditations, relaxation music, and daily mindfulness activities for a more mindful life.
What is Calm?
Calm is a meditation and mindfulness app designed to help users build a regular practice for mental wellbeing. It offers guided meditations, relaxation music, and daily mindfulness exercises that you can do on your own schedule. The app tracks your progress and streaks to encourage consistent use. It works well for people new to meditation as well as those with an existing practice, offering content at different difficulty levels. The freemium model lets you try basic features at no cost, with a paid subscription enabling the full library of meditations, music tracks, and specialist programmes.
Key Features
Guided meditations
structured meditation sessions ranging from 3 to 30+ minutes, covering topics like sleep, anxiety, focus, and self-esteem
Relaxation music
pick music tracks and soundscapes designed to aid concentration, sleep, or general relaxation
Daily mindfulness activities
short exercises and prompts delivered each day to build consistent practice
Progress tracking
monitor your meditation streaks, total sessions completed, and mindfulness activity history
Sleep Stories
narrated stories designed to help you fall asleep
Programmes
structured multi-session courses focused on specific goals or challenges
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- Free tier gives genuine access to core meditation features without requiring payment
- Wide range of content means you can find sessions suited to your interests and available time
- Progress tracking and streaks provide gentle motivation for regular use
- Simple, clean interface makes it straightforward to handle and find what you need
Limitations
- Full library of content requires a paid subscription; the free tier has limited options
- Requires consistent engagement to build real benefits; occasional use may feel ineffective
- Not a substitute for professional mental health treatment if you're dealing with serious anxiety or depression
Use Cases
Starting a meditation practice with guided support and clear structure
Managing sleep difficulties through sleep stories and relaxation music
Building focus and concentration during work or study sessions
Managing daily stress and anxiety with short meditation breaks
Developing a consistent mindfulness habit tracked through streaks and progress metrics