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Smiling Mind

Free mindfulness app from an Australian non-profit, with 700+ meditations and lessons for adults and children aged 5–12.

You pick short guided meditations or programs for yourself or your child (ages 5–12), for things like stress, calm and sleep, and can check in on your mood. The app is free with no subscription. It is a self-help tool, not therapy.

  • Free
  • iPhone · Android
  • Privacy C
  • 4.8 on App Store

Reviewed by HeyPsych Board · 2026-10-26

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What it's for

  • Guided mindfulness meditation
  • Mindfulness programs for children aged 5–12
  • Stress and calm practices
  • Sleep wind-down audio
  • Mood check-ins

What it costs

Free

Free

Free tier

How you start: Free. Download or sign up and start

No subscription; the App Store lists no in-app purchases. Run by a non-profit.

Privacy, evidence & safety

Privacy

C

Our privacy grade, from the facts below

Sells data or shares it for ads
Yes
You can have your data deleted
Yes
Health data protected by HIPAA
No
Data stays on your device
No
Account needed
Yes
Regulatory action (last 5 years)
None found

Research

Some research support

How we rate research

Trade-offs

  • Requires app download - no web version
  • Self-guided only - no direct professional support

What we couldn't verify

Nothing outstanding in our review.

Does not say it sells data; website marketing cookies from Meta and Google are used if you opt in. Follows Australian privacy law, not HIPAA; archived copies kept for 7 years after deletion.

Privacy policy read 2026-10-26 · How we grade privacy

Smiling Mind is not for a crisis. If you are thinking about suicide or in danger, call or text 988 any time.

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The full guide

Everything we know about Smiling Mind, chapter by chapter.

4 chapters · about 4 min to read it all. Open any one.

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