Happier Meditation review

Happier Meditation, the app formerly known as Ten Percent Happier, is aimed at people who are put off by the idea that meditation must be serene. Its teachers speak plainly about restless minds and messy schedules, and the library offers more than 500 guided sessions for stress, anxiety and sleep. Personalized plans pick sessions from that library based on your goals, so each time you open the app there is a suggestion ready, and short vertical videos show how teachers fit practice into ordinary days. The free account is unusually useful: it includes three courses, among them Unlearn to Meditate and The Basics, plus more than 50 guided meditations. A subscription unlocks everything for $99.99 a year. That is more than Headspace or Calm, and the app works only on phones, tablets and Apple Watch, not in a browser. For people who want honest teaching rather than soothing voices, the extra cost can be worth it.

Who it is for

Skeptical beginners and busy people who want plain-spoken teaching and courses on real-life problems.

Price

Free account with three courses and 50+ meditations; subscription $99.99 per year (about $8.33 per month).

Our subscription is available at $99.99USD/year.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• 500+ guided meditations for stress, anxiety and sleep
• Personalized meditation plans built around your goals
• Courses and vertical video sessions from expert teachers
• Free account with three courses and 50+ meditations
• Apple Watch support

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Free tier is generous for a paid app
• Strength: Practical, low-pressure teaching style
• Strength: Weekly podcast and articles add context
• Weakness: The annual price is among the highest here
• Weakness: Not available in a web browser or on desktop
• Weakness: Monthly price is not listed on the website

Key facts

• Former name: Ten Percent Happier
• Library: 500+ guided meditations
• Free tier: 3 courses and 50+ guided meditations
• US price: $99.99 a year
• Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Android

Where it ranks

Happier Meditation is No. 6 in our Best Meditation Apps verdict.