Mindfulness Apps for Stress Relief & Pain Management - Part 2 - iOS Exclusives

Anna Hazard

View the Rest of the Series

Part 1 - Cross Platform
Part 3 - Android Exclusive

Introduction

Here are a selection of  iOS exclusive apps that focus on mindfulness, meditation, and breathing exercises. They are particularly helpful when it comes to stress relief, improving focus & positive attitudes, getting better sleep, and a host of other related conditions.
 
All apps are free to try with most of them requiring either a small one time premium upgrade or continual subscription to access their full features. Fully free apps have been added to the top of the selection list.

iOS Exclusive Apps

Relax Now: Hypnosis Meditation

• iOS (Free)
  
• This completely free app is mainly comprised of different tracks with spoken words & soothing binaural beat music created by certified hypnotherapist David Ridgeway to help the user relax, de-stress, or focus. It also includes therapeutic videos, custom background music, a mindfulness e-Book, as well as a collection of relaxing ambient sounds & music.      

Mindfulness - Everyday Guided Meditations

• iOS (Free)
• This completely free app offers audio tracks to help the user relax, focus, and achieve mental clarity, guided meditations for such subjects as full body relaxation, tips from mindfulness experts, and soothing ambient sounds. Further premium tracks can be unlocked by sharing the app with friends & family members.

3 Minute Mindfulness

• iOS |  Website (Free with in app purchases)
• An app for those people too busy for an extended meditation session, this program focuses on 3 minute stop, pause, and reset mindfulness moments throughout the day to help the user remain calm & relaxed. Includes a seven day introduction to mindfulness course, mindfulness reminders throughout the day,  a large selection of meditations & breathing exercises, as well as the ability to connect directly to the iOS Health app. Full access to all the app's options requires a premium subscription.

7 Second Meditation

• iOS (Free with in-app purchases)
• A simple, quick app for those on the go that will help the user relax, focus, and clear their heads with 7 seconds of daily mindfulness reminders through the use of timers with different uplifting messages set up throughout the day. Access to the full range of meditations requires a premium monthly subscription. 

The Now - Mindfulness Triggers

• iOS (Free with in-app purchases)
• This app contains beautiful imagery, positive quotes & affirmation, and other curated content to present daily reminders to help the user pause, reflect, and focus for stress relief and overall mindfulness. Requires a one-time premium upgrade of $1.99 to unlock access to all features.

Breathe+ Simple Breath Trainer

• iOS | Website (Free with in-app purchases)
• An app to help the user visualize their breathing patterns for daily relaxation, de-stressing, meditation, and breath training. Includes guided sessions ranging from 1 - 60 minutes, unsupervised free-form sessions, breath cycle counter & full screen visualization, tracking data & graphs of the user's progress, custom themes & reminders, as well as the ability to integrate with the default Health app on iOS

Complete Relaxation: Guided Meditation for Anxiety

• iOS | Website (Free with in-app purchases)
• An app for achieving relaxation, good sleep, easing of every muscle in the body, and a more serene & peaceful attitude through spoken meditation techniques & positive affirmations set to soothing musical background. Requires a $0.99 premium upgrade to access its full features.

INSCAPE Meditation & Sleep App

• iOS | Website (Free with in-app purchases)
• A guided meditation app that integrates with the default iOS Health app for achieving calmness & a better attitude, less stress & anxiety, better sleep, and improving overall health. Sessions are included for beginners through advanced and range in length from 5 to 85 minutes with personalized content suggestions based on the user's mindfulness goals, experience, and even the time the day. Subjects include overcoming trouble with sleep, relieving general anxiety, fear of flying, better focus during daily life & more. Access to premium content requires a monthly or yearly subscription.

Meditation & Sounds

• iOS | Website (Free with in-app purchases)
• An app that is based around personalized & goal-based meditation courses on such subjects as productivity, self-esteem, creativity, and more. Includes basic guide to meditation essentials, color therapy, 5 minute quick stress relief meditations, specials kids sleep pack, as well as soothing ambient sounds & music tracks. Access to full content requires a premium subscription.

Mindbliss Meditation Wellness

• iOS | Website (Free with in-app purchases
• Guided meditations & breathing exercises created by mindfulness teachers & experts for stress relief, better sleep, boosting self confidence, and other topics. Includes undreds of meditations with curated sessions with seven different styles of meditation tools, binaural beats, visualization exercises, soothing 3D nature soundscapes, relaxing ambient sounds & music tracks, positive affirmations,  progress tracking, as well as the ability to integrate with the iOS Health kit. Full access to all parts of the program requires a premium subscription.

Timeless | Meditation

• iOS | Website (Free with in-app purchases)
• An app on guided meditations by mindfulness experts for beginners to advanced users on such topics as improved well-being, enhanced self awareness, stress reduction, and more. Also includes multi-day courses in meditation, personal toolkit to customize sessions, progress tracking, integration with the default iOS Health app, community stories & resources, as well as a mindfulness timer for daily reminders. Full access requires a premium monthly or yearly subscription.

Meditation Studio

• iOS | Website (Free with in-app purchases)
• An app for guided meditations on a collection of subjects such as stress relief, sleep improvement, confidence boosting, and more with custom topics aimed at parents, teens, or kids. Created by mindfulness experts, this program includes step-by-step basic courses, the ability to single out favorite meditations, customizable unguided meditation sessions, schedule & progress tracking, soothing ambient sounds & music tracks, as well as the ability to sync with the default iOS Health app. Full access requires a premium subscription.