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Metric	Waking Up: Meditation & Wisdom	The Mindfulness App
User count	2,113,473	2,632,777
Average rating	4.61	4.22
Rating count	41,642	20,754
Last updated	2026-06-18	2026-06-29
Size	57.79 MB	61.56 MB
Version	3.22.1	7.5.6

Short description	A science-backed mindfulness app by Sam Harris with guided meditations, a 28-day course, daily reflections, and sleep-friendly sessions.	Discover The Mindfulness App for stress relief, better sleep, and meditation. Access 350+ guided sessions and personalized tools to relax and stay present.
Full summary	Recognized as a 2025 NYT Wirecutter pick and a 2026 App Store 'App of the Day', Waking Up blends meditation with science and philosophy. It includes a 28-day introductory course, daily guided meditations with Sam Harris, Moments, daily quotes, reflections, sleep sessions, a customizable timer, a vast library, and an active community. What you’ll explore ranges from Vipassana and Zen practices to nondual awareness, contextualized by neuroscience and psychology. Created by neuroscientist Sam Harris, the app also offers scholarships to ensure access for all, helping improve sleep, focus, relationships, and overall well-being.	The Mindfulness App offers a comprehensive meditation and sleep solution designed to help users reduce anxiety, relieve stress, and improve overall wellbeing. Featuring over 350 guided meditations and courses available in more than 10 languages, it caters to everyone from beginners to experienced practitioners. Users can choose from meditations lasting 3 to 99 minutes, including options for silent sessions with customizable background sounds like forest, rain, or waves. Key features include personalized meditation reminders based on time and location, detailed user statistics, and sleep stories for a restful night's sleep. Premium subscription unlocks unlimited access to all content, offline availability, and continuously updated courses to explore new meditation styles and teachers. Try a free seven-day trial to experience the full range of benefits and integrate mindfulness seamlessly into your daily routine.