Headspace
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Science-backed mindfulness app offering meditations, sleepcasts, mindful movement workouts, wake-up podcasts, and tools to improve focus
- Claimed to reduce stress by 14 percent in 10 days
- Created to make mental health support available to all people
- Hundreds of videos to choose from and an optional routine which is created each day for users to follow
Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Good variety for those new to meditation and more experienced users
- Family and student plans
- Claimed to be backed by scientific studies
- Choose the duration of the meditation
- Many positive reviews highlighting ease-of-use and effectiveness in reducing stress
What Needs Improvement...
- No free version
- Some reports of the app being glitchy
Product Summary
Headspace is subscription-based mindfulness app designed to improve mental health and reduce stress through a wide range of guided meditations and mindfulness exercises. For those looking to improve their mental health, this app is well-suited for both beginners and those more experienced in meditation.
Specs
| Activities | Mindfulness/mental health |
|---|---|
| Free option | 7 or 14-day free trial |
| Subscription cost | $12.99/month\, $69.99/month |
Summary
Headspace is subscription-based mindfulness app designed to improve mental health and reduce stress through a wide range of guided meditations and mindfulness exercises. For those looking to improve their mental health, this app is well-suited for both beginners and those more experienced in meditation.
