Balance
No ongoing free tier
Balance's support guide explicitly states that it does not currently offer a free app version. Trial access is separate.
Supporting sources:
Source checked . Availability can change.
Price and access · 3-app comparison
Free plan availability: Balance vs Insight Timer vs Smiling Mind
Access to an ongoing free tier or free content, separate from a temporary trial.
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| Features1 selected | Balance Balance Premium |  Insight Timer MemberPlus |  Smiling Mind Free |
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Free plan availability: details
Insight Timer
Free library
Free tracks are available without a subscription; MemberPlus adds premium content and functions.
Supporting sources:
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Smiling Mind
Yes · free app
The app is free for individual and family use.
Supporting sources:
Source checked . Availability can change.
Sources and plan details
Sources for 1 features across Balance, 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
- Free plan: No ongoing free tier
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Balance's support guide explicitly states that it does not currently offer a free app version. Trial access is separate.
Checked . Sources: [1]
Balance sources
- Balance paid membership features · Checked 2026-10-09
Insight Timer 1 researched
Insight Timer sources
- Insight Timer teacher audio and image uploads · Checked 2026-10-09
- Insight Timer MemberPlus features · Checked 2026-10-09
Smiling Mind 1 researched
- Free plan: Yes · free app
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The app is free for individual and family use.
Checked . Sources: [1]
Smiling Mind sources
- Smiling Mind free consumer app · Checked 2026-10-09