Balance review

Balance takes the guesswork out of what to practice. Each day the app asks about your experience, goals and mood, then assembles a guided meditation from an audio library of thousands of files, and it adjusts as you share more. The core is a series of 10-day Plans: the Foundations Plan trains focus and calm for beginners, and an Advanced Plan serves people who already sit often. Between plans, short Singles cover mornings, commutes and quick energy or focus breaks. Sleep tools include sleep meditations, sounds and Wind Down, an interactive exercise that combines breathing with bilateral stimulation, and Immersive Meditations add vibration and sound effects. Two coaches, Ofosu Jones-Quartey and Leah Santa Cruz, guide most sessions. On the US App Store Balance costs $11.99 a month or $69.99 a year after a trial. It suits people who like a coach to decide, but those who want to pick from many teachers will find Insight Timer or Waking Up more open.

Who it is for

Beginners who want the app to choose what to practice each day.

Price

$69.99 per year (about $5.83 per month) or $11.99 monthly on the US App Store; free trial.

After the trial, Balance offers two auto-renewing subscriptions at $11.99/month and $69.99/year.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• Daily meditation built from an audio library of thousands of files
• 10-day Plans that teach core skills
• Foundations Plan for beginners and an Advanced Plan for regular meditators
• Singles for quick sessions on the go
• Wind Down activity and Immersive Meditations with vibration

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Personalization reduces decision fatigue
• Strength: Clear path from beginner to advanced plans
• Strength: Same annual price as Headspace
• Weakness: Fewer teachers than Insight Timer or Waking Up
• Weakness: No permanent free plan
• Weakness: Library depth is less visible because sessions are assembled for you

Key facts

• US price: $11.99 a month or $69.99 a year
• Plans: 10-day Plans, Foundations and Advanced
• Techniques: 10 meditation techniques, including Breath Focus and Body Scan
• Award: Google Play Best App of 2021, per the vendor
• Developer: The Mind Company

Where it ranks

Balance is No. 7 in our Best Meditation Apps verdict.