Sam Harris builds not just a meditation library but a clear secular system of practice: an intro course leads from concentration to non-dual awareness. Harris's voice is described as calm and precise. Includes conversations with Buddhist teachers, neuroscientists, and philosophers. People with decades of practice find new depth here.
評価点：Introduction to non-dual awareness through live speech, not instruction. Harris's voice and pacing. A library of conversations with real teachers, from Tibetan monks to scientists. Works for those who can't accept the mystical framing of other apps.
不満点：Almost no female voices or teachers. One experienced user noted hours of practice without a single female voice. Navigation has grown more complex over time: in 2021 the app was focused, now it's cluttered with sections.
向いている人：Practitioners with a secular worldview who care about methodological rigor. Suitable for both beginners and those with existing meditation experience.
A science-based program from the University of Wisconsin built as a course with sequential lessons and practices. The guide Cortland's voice is noted in dozens of reviews as exceptionally calm. The program teaches meditation principles rather than simply streaming sessions.
評価点：A coherent structure: the lesson explains the principle, the practice grounds it in the body. Three-to-five minute micro-meditations fit into a busy day. The program genuinely shifts one's relationship with pain and anxiety rather than just providing temporary relief.
不満点：Content updates infrequently after finishing the main course. There aren't enough pauses for independent practice within sessions. Some sections are overloaded with theory.
向いている人：People who want to understand meditation from the inside rather than just relax. Especially useful for those who tried Headspace or Calm and didn't feel a lasting effect.
A structured program built as a learning course: modules increase in complexity, each technique is explained from a neuroscience perspective before practice. Liam, the app's sole voice, guides toward depth rather than relaxation.
評価点：The linear course structure gives a sense of progress. The scientific foundation is presented without snobbery. Flexible playlists let users build their own practice after completing the base modules. Works well for analytically minded people.
不満点：Liam's voice is recorded too close to the microphone: lip and swallowing sounds are noticeable in silence, which distracts. Content updates are infrequent.
向いている人：People who need not just relaxation but an understanding of how meditation works, and those who previously couldn't get into practice.
The best introductory mindfulness tool for those who need direct language without spiritual metaphors. A leveled course from basic breathing techniques to complex practices. Created for veterans with PTSD. Audio quality is uneven across recordings.
評価点：Full access without additional tiers or ads. Body scans and breathing exercises are called best-in-class. The growth tree structure provides visual progress without score-based gamification.
不満点：Audio in some exercises is carelessly recorded with a flat voice. All meditations assume sitting in a chair. Content is educational in character with little in-depth practice.
向いている人：A meditation beginner skeptical of commercial apps, or someone with anxiety and PTSD seeking an evidence-based approach without a spiritual overlay.
