Insight Timer
An app that gives you thousands of free guided meditations and a timer.
What Insight Timer does
Insight Timer is a meditation app with a very large free library of guided meditations, talks and music from many different teachers. It also has a customizable meditation timer. It works on iPhone, iPad and Android.
Insight Timer is often the first app people suggest when someone asks for a free meditation app. You can browse by length, topic or teacher and find sessions on sleep, focus and many meditation styles without paying.
The built-in timer is a favorite for people who already meditate and just want bells and a clean countdown. You can also follow teachers, join groups and see simple stats.
The paid tier adds structured courses, offline downloads and a better player. Because there's so much content, quality varies by teacher, so it's worth saving the ones you like.
A good way to start: search for a short session on a topic you care about, like sleep or focus, and save the teachers whose voice you like. Over time your saved list becomes your own small library.
Alternatives to Insight Timer
Who it's for
Skip it if: People who want one consistent voice and a single guided path. Anyone who wants sleep tracking.
Pricing
Free planInsight Timer is free to use. The optional subscription is $9.99 a month or $59.99 a year in the US and adds courses, offline listening and a better player.
Prices can vary by country. Checked 19 Oct 2026.
What people like
- Most content is free
- Huge range of teachers and styles
- Great meditation timer
- On iPhone and Android
Watch out for
- So much content it can feel overwhelming
- Quality varies between teachers
- Offline downloads need the paid plan
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Questions people ask
Is Insight Timer really free?
Yes. The large library of guided meditations and the timer are free. The subscription is optional.
What does the paid plan add?
Courses, offline downloads, an advanced player and higher quality audio.
Does Insight Timer have sleep content?
Yes. It has sleep meditations, music and ambient sounds.
Is it on Android?
Yes. It's on Google Play and the App Store.