Sattva Meditations & Mantras
authentic ratingThe only mass-market meditation product with a full Vedic library: mantras, chants, and guided sessions of varying lengths. A minute tracker and tree-planting after each session create a sense of meaningful practice rather than content consumption. The main weakness is that an update destroyed the ease of starting sessions. Now you need to scroll and set things manually that previously worked in one tap.
The gap between the store rating (4.82) and real reviews (4.2) is moderate and explained by real problems: content moved behind a paywall after an update, audio won't play without internet, interface got more complex. Critics are specific and technically detailed. Longtime users (7 years) confirm the core product's stability.
What users love
- Mantras as an anchor for attention work better than vague verbal cues. A tracker of accumulated practice hours with badges motivates experienced practitioners. A playlist for continuous sadhana. Heart rate comparison before and after a session.
What users hate
- After a major update navigation became overloaded. Requires an internet connection to start a session. Some tracks are carelessly recorded with ambient background noise.
Who it is for
Someone who has been meditating for a year or more and is familiar with or wishes to enter the Vedic tradition.