About
Calm is a meditation and sleep app offering guided sessions, sleep stories narrated by celebrities like Matthew McConaughey and Bob Ross, breathing exercises, and calming soundscapes. The app includes beginner to advanced meditation programs, daily mindfulness content from teachers like Tamara Levitt and Jay Shetty, and tools for managing anxiety and stress. Features include 100+ exclusive sleep stories updated monthly, bilateral stimulation music for nervous system regulation, mindful movement sessions, and a mental health tracker that syncs with Apple Health. Downloaded by 180 million people worldwide, Calm is free to download with some content available through optional subscription.
Highlights
- 100+ exclusive sleep stories narrated by celebrities, updated monthly
- Guided meditation programs from beginner to advanced levels with daily sessions
- Breathing exercises and bilateral stimulation music for nervous system regulation
- Sleep sounds, nature soundscapes, and exclusive focus and sleep music
- Mental health tracker syncs with Apple Health to log meditation and sleep sessions
- Mindfulness programs for anxiety, stress, focus, habits, and personal growth
Best for
Anyone seeking to improve sleep quality, manage stress, or reduce anxiety—from meditation beginners to experienced practitioners. Recommended by psychologists and mental health experts for addressing insomnia, social anxiety, and everyday emotional wellness.
At a glance
Calm is available on iOS and Android — all free to download.
It is developed by Calm.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Calm free?
- Yes — Calm is free to download on iOS and Android.
- What platforms is Calm available on?
- Calm is available on iOS and Android.
- What is Calm?
- Calm is a meditation and sleep app offering guided mindfulness sessions, sleep stories narrated by celebrities, breathing exercises, and calming soundscapes. It helps users manage stress, reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and build a lasting meditation practice.
- What are Sleep Stories on Calm?
- Sleep Stories are bedtime stories for adults narrated by celebrities and storytellers including Matthew McConaughey, Stephen Fry, Bob Ross, and P!nk. Calm offers 100+ exclusive sleep stories, with new content added every month.
- Does Calm track meditation progress?
- Yes. Calm includes a Daily Streaks and Mindful Minutes tracker to monitor your meditation and sleep sessions. Your sessions automatically sync with Apple Health so mental health data is saved alongside other health metrics.
- What types of sounds and music does Calm offer?
- Calm provides calming music, nature sounds, and sleep soundscapes including ocean waves, heavy rain, and campfire sounds. It also features exclusive focus and sleep music from top artists, plus bilateral stimulation music and neuroacoustic sounds for nervous system regulation.
- What are the alternatives to Calm?
- Calm is similar to Headspace: Sleep & Meditation, Open: Breathwork + Meditation, and Oak - Meditation & Breathing. Browse related apps by tag: meditation, mental health, sleep, mindfulness, and stress relief.
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