Buddhify: Guided Meditation Reviews

by Chaosmouse

There are lots of great meditations in Buddhify, well worth the money.

However, the big problem is that on first open (and random opens after that) Buddhify goes to a spinning circle with “downloading media” and absolutely no progress bar. This can take 10-30 minutes (I’m on a fast internet connection!) and naturally it can’t do this in the background so if the phone is locked or Buddhify isn’t in the foreground it seems to make no progress at all. There’s a “skip update” button that’s apparently just for show because it doesn’t do anything.

Basically, on first install and at random times after that, you have to turn off your auto lock and dedicate your entire phone to waiting on this massive update that doesn’t even tell you if it’s making progress.

by 4jalee

Buddhify didn’t provide as much guidance with breathing and meditation for every category as I wished. Since I paid for Buddhify, I tried it out whenever I could. However, I noticed that I kept going back to the free guided meditations on the Calm app and Aware app. When I realized that I hadn’t been using Buddhify at all (and even avoiding it), I thought I should write this review.

It gets 3 stars because the layout and the amount of content is impressive. However, the guided meditations in Buddhify are just not my thing. There isn’t enough focus on breathing I think. My mind keeps wandering and I realize halfway through that I’m not even listening to the audio at all. I feel like the other apps give constant gentle reminders (regardless of category) to bring me back into focus. This feels more like an app for those who simply want a friend to make them aware of their surroundings as they do daily tasks... rather than themed sit-down guided breathing meditations.

by Jimmy Baum

After searching in vain for an *affordable* and easy-to-use meditation app, I found this app. I love the customizability of the wheel. However, I would love to see its iPad version receive some love. Most meditation apps skip this. Headspace and all the others have a universal app, but, like this app, they only function in portrait mode. Many users are ditching their MacBooks and use iPads in landscape with a keyboard, or with split screen or slide-over. I’d love to see this app be one of the first mindfulness apps to accommodate these features, especially when there are sessions for being online or at work.

Anyway, I love the affordability, the family-led company, and everything else. Please keep up the good work!

by It's Casey?!

... and possibly just the best meditation app, period. If you’re like me and find yourself put off by New Age-flavored 30-minute long meditation sessions and just want to start learning techniques for enjoying the evidence-based benefits of meditation, this may be Buddhify for you.

It’s a practical approach to squeezing in a few minutes of meditative thought that doesn’t require sitting in the lotus position or intense concentration to feel accomplished. Buddhify encourages very casual use—most meditations are around 5-10 minutes long, and can be done sitting, commuting, eating, bathing, with friends, and more. If you’re going through a difficult period or have mental health disorders, Buddhify can help too. I have anxiety and am going through a period of major upheaval in my life, and Buddhify has become an important part of coping.

My favorite time to use it is at bedtime (very good at helping me relax and fall asleep) and waking up, but I’ve also dipped in during lunch breaks at work and while just around the apartment.

I would say my one nitpick with it is a few of the meditations could be slightly better structured or written (ie: pauses that are too long or too short or misplaced), but there’s so many options that I can’t ding it for the imperfect. And even with that quibble, there’s nothing shoddy or poorly done about any of them.

This is a wonderfully practical meditation app for modern use. I can’t recommend it enough.

by Taramcelwain

I am not one to write reviews, but after spending a little bit of time of Buddhify I started to notice how personalized and authentic every aspect of it was. This curiosity led me to read into the history of Buddhify , and the dedication and hard work described in that section really shines through. There is not a single part of Buddhify that doesn’t feel safe, open, and loving. I have personally never run into an app that makes me feel like the creators genuinely cared as much as this one has. Thank you for the time and effort put into this.

by Tropicalworries

I found myself in a tough time experiencing anxiety and panic attacks. It was a friend who introduced me to Buddhify and I can’t thank them enough! I had been introduced to mindfulness in the past, but find Buddhify to be a useful guide. I’ve used it every day since I got it and per my stats, my average is just under an hour a day. It’s helped me wake up peacefully, make it through tough days, and calm down for sleep. I’ve been able to manage anxiety in its early stages using Buddhify rather than turning to medication. Thanks this app! I do believe in your mission and plan to become a member.

by Cardinal Sarah

I love the this app app! So much so that I’ve bought it for half a dozen or so friends and family.

I’ve tried to develop a meditation practice in the past but this is the first thing that’s worked. Using specific events “going to sleep” “eating” and triggers “feeling overwhelmed” “in pain” was key to my habit forming and this is how Buddhify is set up.

Something dominating my mind? Just open this app, find that certain thing, and listen.

I’ve been using it for over a year, almost daily. I’m much better at managing my stress and emotions, it’s helped me through some difficult times.

The meditations are friendly and casual, empathetic. If you’re like me and more of an agnostic atheist than a Wiccan- the practices are practical, simple, and accessible. There isn’t a lot of “woo” or “aura” type talk (nothing wrong with that but it’s just not my speed)

Also it’s SO beautiful and browsing through or editing my wheel is a joy. Thank you for making something so lovely!

by WAORGANY

I have been and where very skeptical about meditation. I have never had it work well and thought it was kind of hokey! I have been through some very tough times in my life; combat, battling cancer twice, loss etc…but for the last month a back injury has interrupted my life and left me helpless! Unable to move, in serious pain, emotional distress, lost work, lost recreation, lost vacation, unable to volunteer, mow my lawn, drive, finish moving and so forth. Awaiting approval for back surgery to fix my issues I was reading and found an article about meditation and one of the apps they recommended was Buddify and I am
so happy they did! I love it, it’s great and has helped me relax, stay calm and know that this too shall pass. I use several different sections of the wheel a few times a day and getting into a routine and incorporating it into my daily life! Thank you, well worth the $5,
hope it helps you too!

by Cuppincakes

I love Buddhify. After trying others, and being hesitant to sign up for any kind of subscription model, I did some research and stumbled upon this app. I’ve meditated so much more often than I ever have with Buddhify, due in part to the customizable wheel of topics. I love being able to go straight to something that speaks to me in the moment. There’s a real sense of connection with the team behind all the meditations and Buddhify development, and I generally feel as though Rohan et al are speaking directly to me on a personal level. All in all, I highly recommend this to anyone looking to dip their toe into the vast ocean of mindfulness apps.

by Mnanda

I did Headspace every day for 6 months and ultimately it’s the SAME meditation every time with a different short intro. this app is premised in Meditation serving different purposes at different times for different people. If you want to build a practice you can do that. But if you at really just feeling stressed or self-hating or sleepless you can pick a specific meditation.

Best is that it’s not just someone talking to you ABOUT the topic. The designers have you use specific, different, legit meditation techniques given the need. It’s been great to see Buddhify grow. I’m a big fan. I keep coming back to it. You will too.

by Chill Caterpillar

So I impulsively bought Buddhify, because most of my meditation apps I’ve tried are subscription based and I’m not about that life (there’s an option for that here I think, I haven’t tried the extended premium).
But what you get is amazing. There are so many choices with so many varieties, from waking up to putting down your phone. Some are quick, others longer, but they help you get into the habit and the voices are calm and non distracting. I HIGHLY recommend purchasing Buddhify , as someone with depression it can really help to have instructions and it doesn’t let your mind wander to a place of bad thoughts.

by Busymom37

I have been intrigued by meditation for many years but never felt like I could do it consistently. The ideas and techniques were either too ethereal or unattainable. I just didn’t understand how to practice.
this app gives practical advice and real world situations which allowed me to learn meditation and practice without the pressure. I love Buddhify and had all of my kids install it for those nights when they are finding it hard to disengage the brain and rest. Take it from someone who has tried many other books, apps, lectures, etc on meditation, this is the best and least intimidating how-to.

by Etatnyc

The colored wheel approach provides so many options and yet any one meditation is pretty easy to locate. I tend to find whatever topic I want to work on for myself and the kids wheel is a bonus I wasn’t expecting. In fact, I like to use the kids meditations at times for myself. Meditation lengths are more on the brief side which I like, yet there are longer ones whenever I want.

My only real knock I can think of is some of the narration voices can be a little too soft and sweetsie.

Overall, I have been really impressed by Buddhify , especially compared to other apps out there. It’s well thought out.

by CaptainKaplan

Tried them all. This is my favorite. I could tell you all about how easy it is to use or the intuitive interface but the thing is that the meditations are directly applicable to the way that we live our lives. I started using Buddhify for the anxiety-reducing meditations, but learned so much along the way about technique and myself that I now do a 30 minute solo meditation every morning and a guided meditation many afternoons. Deepak Chopra said that everyone should meditate once a day, unless you don’t have time. Then you should meditate twice a day. Get Buddhify. And use it. It helped me change my life.

by Moptheory

i went to the doctor to ask about solutions to my anxiety issues, and along with medication she recommended Buddhify to me. honestly i was a little skeptical because it was $5, but i figured $5 was a low enough price to test it out. it was one of the best decisions ive made.

ive always had a hard time falling asleep. my anxiety gets very bad at night and my mind wont stop. these meditations are so soothing that i fall asleep in 20 minutes, sometimes 5, when before id be up for hours. i love the pauses in the meditations that let me relax and fall asleep.

i started using the morning meditations when i’m in bed and waking up and it puts me into a good mood and helps me regulate my anxiety. thank you so much for Buddhify, its worth the $5 ❤️

by Swalzak

Buddhify it truly amazing. I don’t use it nearly as much as I should and I don’t use it to all its functionality. However, I use the different sleep meditations to help me get a goodnight sleep and wind down and it has made a huge difference in my happiness and life in general. Let me explain…

Side note: I, on occasion, have a really hard time falling asleep despite being very tired and wanting so bad to sleep. Before Buddhify, my sleep problems would keep me up all. Night until I pass out from exhaustion. Let me give a real example…

I was having one of the worst times falling asleep a couple weeks ago the night before I took my midterm for a summer class that would make or break my entire fall schedule. It ended up being about 5 am after restored attempts to fall asleep I finally remembered I had Buddhify and boom it worked! The guided sleep meditation allowed me to put anxiety aside and the calming voice just eased me into sleep.

I really and truly can not recommend Buddhify enough. If you have ever had trouble with sleep look no further Buddhify is well worth it and there is so much more to it then just helping you fall asleep!

by RockerGrL81

I’ve searched for apps to help me overcome some obstacles. But lots of them are ridiculously overpriced MONTHLY I would like to add, and require you to be sitting there listening for 30-60 minutes! That’s nice for something like bedtime maybe. But I don’t have all day for that!

this app is a very reasonably priced, one time fee! Buddhify itself is very user friendly. There are many categories available. I am also sure that the meditations will be updated to different ones. (I hope! Since it would become monotonous)

I started a full time bachelors program recently. I haven’t been in college for a few years. This causes racing thoughts of how much I have to do, motivational problems of where to start. On a break I listened to one and it motivated me in 5 minutes! This is just an example of one of the amazing categories available.

Take a chance and get it!! It has helped me get with the program and reduce stress and anxiety. I suffer from bad adult ADHD, anxious thoughts and I put a ton of pressure on myself causing me a lot of unneeded stress! It has helped me lesson these repetitive stressful thoughts! Helped me to become a happier, more mindful thinker who can get her work done without totally freaking out! You won’t be sorry.

by InspectorL

A friend recommended Buddhify when I told her I suffer from insomnia. At first, I wasn’t sure I wanted to pay so much for an app, but it has been worth it. I tried Zen meditation in the past and always felt like I couldn’t get it right, so I was a bit skeptical.

When I wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep, I listen to Buddhify and it helps me relax and let go of whatever is racing through my mind. The speakers’ voices are pleasant and calming. I love their British accents. The meditations tell you it’s okay if you don’t understand it right away. Instead of missing hours of sleep, I only miss 30-45 minutes. I haven’t tried the other meditations, yet. I like that they are short and there are a variety of topics. You can sit quietly on a work break and listen to a session for 10-15 minutes. Overall, a great introduction to meditation.

by Cookiehunter06

I love Buddhify! It makes getting started meditating super easy and relatable. There are some longer meditations but there are bunches of shorter ones. And you could always repeat one or for several in a row. And there are meditations on tons of topics(even bath time and sitting at your computer!). I love that the emphasis is basically just do what you do. There is nothing you “should” do or improve. Just get started, and see how you feel and change over time. They also have a spot to reflect on your meditation at the end of it. I think that helps remind you of how meditation can help you.

Overall, they make it super accessible.

I know it’s not free, but I do prefer the small up-front app cost as opposed to an ongoing membership fee. In my experience the membership fees add up over time to a much higher cost for the consumer.

by Tmudd

This is the best app I’ve ever purchased!! As a teen going through high school and the everyday trouble can be super tough and Buddhify immediately relaxes me and helps me see bad situations in a different light. I also totally recommend it if you have issues with anxiety as they have specific meditations to focus on those issues and can help those overwhelming feelings go away. My favorite time to use it is before bed as the various meditations help you turn off your sense and calm your mind down giving you a deep peaceful sleep...12/10 would recommend buying Buddhify it’s definitely worth it and we’ll be on my phone forever