Best Meditation Apps · pricing · Updated June 2026
Balance pricing (2026)
Balance starts at $5.83/mo (Premium Annual), across 3 plans. Best for Users who want a highly personalized, adaptive meditation experience. Every figure links to Balance's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $5.83/mo (Premium Annual) · 51% off with annual billing
- Free tier: No
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Users who want a highly personalized, adaptive meditation experience; Beginners who benefit from a coach-guided onboarding questionnaire; Sleep-focused users wanting an interactive wind-down routine; Mobile-first users (iOS and Android only)
Balance plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Monthly | $11.99 | — | flat | Month-to-month. Personalized meditation plans, sleep content, and mindfulness coaching. First year free for new users (promotional offer as of 2024; may vary). | apps.apple.com |
| Premium Annual | $5.83 | −51% | flat | Billed as $69.99/year (~$5.83/month). Month-to-month rate is $11.99. Annual discount approximately 51% vs monthly. | apps.apple.com |
| Lifetime | Quote-only | — | flat | One-time purchase of $399.99 for permanent access. No recurring subscription. monthlyUsd is null because this is a one-time payment. | apps.apple.com |
Last verified 2026-06-14. Apple App Store US listing (apps.apple.com/us/app/balance-meditation-sleep/id1361356590, accessed 2026-06-14) confirmed monthly ($11.99), annual ($69.99), and lifetime ($399.99) prices. Balance's own website (balanceapp.com) redirects to themindcompany.com/apps/balance which shows no pricing. Corroboration from mindbodygreen.com editorial review. Cross-checked against mindbodygreen.com.
Capabilities
Key features: Deeply personalized meditation plans adapted to goals, age, experience level, stress, and style preferences; Guided by coaches Ofosu Jones-Quartey and Leah Santa Cruz; On-demand single sessions ('Singles') alongside multi-day programs; Vibration-based immersive meditation experiences; Interactive Wind Down sleep routine; Targets stress, sleep, focus, and mood; 4.9-star user rating; Google Play Best App 2021.
Plan limits: No free tier — historically offered first year free (promotional; status may have changed); No web or desktop version — mobile only (iOS and Android); Personalization requires ongoing in-app feedback input.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Balance cost?
Balance starts at $5.83/mo (Premium Annual); it has 3 published plans. Verified 2026-06-14.
Is Balance cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Balance publishes a 51% discount for paying annually (on the Premium Annual plan). Verified 2026-06-14.
What are cheaper alternatives to Balance?
Cheaper meditation apps than Balance (entry $5.83/mo) include Insight Timer at $5/mo, Aura Health at $5/mo. Verified 2026-06-14.
Does Balance support HIPAA?
Balance HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does Balance have a free plan?
Balance free tier: No.
Balance vs alternatives
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Cheaper meditation apps alternatives
- Insight Timer from $5/mo
- Aura Health from $5/mo