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Waking Up: Meditation & Wisdom — Addictive meditation app with daily guidance

Android Waking Up LLC
4.7 GP
1,954,325+
Google Play

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Description

Been using Waking Up: Meditation & Wisdom for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that helps you get into meditation and mindfulness. Pretty solid if you’re trying to be more present and calm in your daily life.

Here’s what you do – there’s a 28-day introductory course to get you started. And there’s daily guided meditations with the app’s creator, Sam Harris. And it’s got little ‘Moments’ you can listen to when you need a quick mental reset, plus a daily quote and some longer ‘Reflections’ lessons. There’s also a meditation timer if you wanna do your own thing.

Look, if you’re into meditation and personal growth, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – can be a bit serious at times – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you’re looking to build a consistent meditation habit.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on Waking Up: Meditation & Wisdom. I've tested a bunch of meditation apps and this one's one of the better ones I've tried. The guided meditations with Sam Harris are really well done and I like the variety of content - not just basic meditation but also deeper lessons and perspectives. That said, it can get a little heavy at times and the UI is a bit bland. But overall it's a solid option, especially if you're new to meditation and want some structure.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of meditation content - guided sessions, talks, lessons
  • Great for building a consistent meditation habit
  • Useful features like Moments, Reflections, and Sleep tools
  • Free to try, with affordable subscription for full access

Cons

  • Can feel a bit serious and academic at times
  • Visuals and UI are a little boring
  • Requires focus to get the most out of it

Specifications

Updated 29.09.2025
Age Rating Everyone
Developer Waking Up LLC
Android Android 7.1++
Package Name org.wakingup.android

Ratings

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4.7/5
41,329 reviews
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User Reviews

Jose Quevedo Oct 18, 2025

I have been meditating for about 3 years. I never understood meditation the way I do now. Not that I fully understand a practice that takes a lifetime of course,...

Mike JoPa Mi Oct 18, 2025

I was one that never really bought into "spirituality" thinking you needed to adhere to some level of magical thinking. Harris opened my eyes in his book "waking up" and...

Meenakshi Kamat Oct 18, 2025

This is my go to app for it's lessons and also for guided Meditations from time to time. I usually practice on my own and do not like any voice...

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