[Cider9986]

That is cool that it works offline. I will not use it because I don't like the voices. The free meditation app I would recommend is the Healthy Minds program[1]. I have also seen Medito recommended, but the thing that I like about the HM Program is that it is a very straight curriculum, instead of various options scattered as options.

[1]https://www.humin.org/wellbeing-tools/app

[eummm]

HM looks great, but looks like they collect lot of personal data.

From their privacy policy:

The personal information we collect may include:

Name User name Email address Gender Birthday (month/year) Ethnicity Relationship Status Number of Family Members/Children/Children under 13 Experience with Meditation User generated content We may collect other information that does not reveal your specific identity, such as:

IP Address or other unique device identifier Information collected through cookies, pixel tags or other technologies App usage data Geo-location information User generated content Device generated data

[Cider9986]

I agree, I wish they took privacy more seriously, as more software should.

Looking at it optimistically, they don't sell or share with data brokers/advertisers, you can block the offensive connections with a firewall, and the app doesn't ask for any information that is particularly sensitive.

Additionally, they use data people choose to share to improve the scientific understanding of meditation and mindfulness. I am someone that values privacy, but I don't find it egregious to use this app.

[SockThief]

This is great! I've been using Headspace, but recently I get a Duolingo vibe of it. It's still good, but Healthy Minds is in other league. Thank you!

[Cider9986]

I'm glad you like it! It's been wonderful for me as well. The creators recently released a book called Born to Flourish[1]—if you're interested, I can share the eBook and/or Audiobook.

[1] https://www.humin.org/wellbeing-tools/books/born-to-flourish

[SockThief]

I'd love to get the audio book if it's not too much trouble

Edit: I'll send you an email

[high_pathetic]

Ditto on the voices. Male voice sounds like a tin robot and it's distracting.