Waking Up: Meditation & Wisdom
Insights for a Better Life
Why this app is in S tier
Waking Up scores 98 out of 100: rating 98, rating count 100, App Store search rank 94, update recency 100.
Waking Up scores 98 out of 100: rating 98, rating count 100, App Store search rank 94, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier is the band that score falls in. The full explanation, as data.
From the App Store
Recognized as a 2025 Pick by NYT Wirecutter
Featured as a 2026 pick for the App Store “App of the Day”
Thousands worldwide call Waking Up life changing. Whether you want better sleep, more clarity, or deeper meditation, Waking Up is your Read more
Recognized as a 2025 Pick by NYT Wirecutter Featured as a 2026 pick for the App Store “App of the Day” Thousands worldwide call Waking Up life changing. Whether you want better sleep, more clarity, or deeper meditation, Waking Up is your complete guide. Testimonials “Waking Up has led to my most consistent meditation practice. Family and staff also use it because it’s such a powerful tool.” —Andrew Huberman, neuroscientist “Waking Up is a critical part of my daily practice. It’s my go-to for presence, peace, and well-being.” —Rich Roll, athlete & author “If you’ve had trouble getting into meditation, this app is your answer!” —Susan Cain, best-selling author What’s Inside - Introductory Course—a transformative 28-day program, for both beginners and experienced meditators - Daily Meditations—regular guided sessions with Sam Harris - Daily Quotes—a spark of insight each day - Daily Wisdom—brief lessons that shift perspective - Moment—short reflections when you need them most - Sleep—talks and meditations to help you rest - Meditation Timer—customize your own sessions - A vast library of meditations, theory sessions, life courses, conversations, and Q&As - Community—connect wi
Waking Up vs Balance
| Waking Up | Balance | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S |
| Score | 98 | 99 |
| Rating | 4.9 ★ | 4.9 ★ |
| Price | Free | Free |
Alternatives
See all 39 ›Questions about Waking Up
Is Waking Up free?
Yes. Waking Up is free on the App Store with no purchases.
Is Waking Up worth it?
Waking Up is S tier, ranked #6 of 40 meditation apps with a score of 98 out of 100, from a 4.9 App Store rating across 42,596 ratings. That is the top of its list.
How does Waking Up compare to Balance?
Waking Up is S tier at 98; Balance is S tier at 99. Balance ranks higher. Waking Up is free, Balance is free.
How often is Waking Up updated?
Waking Up was updated 14 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Meditation Apps
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 98 / 100
- Rank in list
- #6 of 40
- Membership
- active, normal confidence
- Price
- Free
- App Store rating
- 4.9 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 42,596
- Current version
- (14 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store genre
- Health & Fitness
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed