About Insight Timer
Insight Timer offers a large free library of guided meditations, music, sleep tracks and talks from many independent teachers, along with a customizable meditation timer, progress stats, groups and live sessions. Content ranges across mindfulness, sleep, stress and anxiety, but quality and style vary from teacher to teacher. MemberPlus ($59.99/year or $9.99/month in the US, with a 7-day free trial) adds courses, offline listening and other features; some courses can also be bought one at a time. Research on the app itself is limited: a small 2023 randomized trial (100 US adults) found 10 minutes a day for 30 days reduced anxiety and improved well-being compared with no app, and a large study of app users linked consistent practice (4 to 7 days a week) with better mood and resilience.