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Calm
By Calm.com, Inc.
- iOS
- Android
Meditation, sleep stories, and relaxation content for stress and better sleep.
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Overview
Calm delivers guided meditations, sleep stories, breathing exercises, and soothing soundscapes. It's aimed at people looking to reduce stress or sleep better, from beginners to regular meditators. Celebrity-narrated sleep stories are a signature draw.
Store ratings
App Store
4.8
1,964,034 ratings
Pros & cons
What we like
- Well-known, high-production sleep stories
- Broad range of relaxation content
- Gentle, approachable for beginners
- Daily calm sessions build a habit
Worth noting
- Most content requires a subscription
- Free tier is quite limited
- Meditation library is less structured than some rivals
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