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Download practices for offline listening: Balance vs Down Dog vs Insight Timer vs Smiling Mind

Download audio in advance and play it in the app without an internet connection.

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    Download practices for offline listening: details

    Balance

    Cached sessions

    There is no general download mode. Starting a meditation online can cache it for later offline playback, and some Singles work offline.

    Supporting sources:

    Source checked . Availability can change.

    Down Dog

    Offline mobile practices

    Download classes on mobile; licensed background music is excluded offline.

    Supporting sources:

    Source checked . Availability can change.

    Insight Timer

    Yes · MemberPlus

    MemberPlus supports downloading eligible recordings for offline listening.

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    MemberPlus

    Supporting sources:

    Source checked . Availability can change.

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    Sources for 1 features across Balance, Down Dog, Insight Timer, Smiling Mind. Annual prices show the full yearly charge in USD. “Limited” includes conditions. “No listed support” means the feature was not found in the reviewed official documentation.

    Balance 1 researched
    Offline listening: Cached sessions

    There is no general download mode. Starting a meditation online can cache it for later offline playback, and some Singles work offline.

    Checked . Sources: [1]

    Balance sources

    1. Balance offline limitations · Checked 2026-10-09
    Down Dog 1 researched
    Offline listening: Offline mobile practices

    Download classes on mobile; licensed background music is excluded offline.

    Checked . Sources: [1]

    Down Dog sources

    1. Down Dog practice settings and account FAQ · Checked 2026-10-09
    Insight Timer 1 researched
    Offline listening: Yes · MemberPlus

    MemberPlus supports downloading eligible recordings for offline listening.

    Plan: MemberPlus

    Checked . Sources: [1]

    Insight Timer sources

    1. Insight Timer MemberPlus features · Checked 2026-10-09
    Smiling Mind 1 researched
    Offline listening: Yes

    The publisher lists downloads for offline use, including offline Favorites for downloaded sessions.

    Checked . Sources: [1]

    Smiling Mind sources

    1. Smiling Mind publisher listing and release notes · Checked 2026-10-09