Calm
Free content
A selection of sleep stories, music and other content is free; Premium unlocks the full catalogue.
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Price and access · 3-app comparison
Free plan availability: Calm vs Down Dog vs Smiling Mind
Access to an ongoing free tier or free content, separate from a temporary trial.
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Compare custom self-hypnosis creation and editing controls; existing recordings and clinical hypnotherapy are different offerings. Choosing a self-hypnosis app
Compare guided reflection, journaling and personalization tools for exploring how you see yourself. Self-concept journal prompts
Compare creating affirmation audio, cloning your voice, recording narration and replay controls. Own-voice app guide
Compare creating and revising original guided meditations, including scripts, voices, pauses and generation allowances. Create a custom meditation
Compare creating and editing personal tapping audio, rather than access to a library of recorded sessions. Choosing an EFT tapping app
Compare creating guided rehearsal audio around your goals, context and preferred pacing. What is mental rehearsal?
Compare custom yoga guidance, practice preferences and playback. See the guide for instructor-led class libraries. Choosing a yoga app
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Free plan availability: details
Down Dog
Trial only
The FAQ explicitly says a subscription is required after the free trial; special assistance or promotions may differ.
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Smiling Mind
Yes · free app
The app is free for individual and family use.
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Sources and plan details
Sources for 1 features across Calm, Down Dog, 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.
Calm 1 researched
- Free plan: Free content
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A selection of sleep stories, music and other content is free; Premium unlocks the full catalogue.
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Calm sources
- Calm Premium and free features · Checked 2026-10-09
Down Dog 1 researched
- Free plan: Trial only
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The FAQ explicitly says a subscription is required after the free trial; special assistance or promotions may differ.
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Down Dog sources
- Down Dog practice settings and account FAQ · 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.
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Smiling Mind sources
- Smiling Mind free consumer app · Checked 2026-10-09