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[iOS, Android] FREE Balance: Meditation and Sleep 1-Year Access (Was $106.99) @ Apple App Store, Google Play Store

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[iOS, Android] FREE Balance: Meditation and Sleep 1-Year Access (Was $106.99) @ Apple App Store, Google Play Store
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WaterMark on 08/07/2024 - 12:47 apps.apple.com (1964 clicks)
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Improve your mental health, stress, sleep, and more with the a personalised program, free for your first year (was $106.99).

When you no longer want to use it, make sure you cancel the subscription as its auto renewal.

Apple App Store 4.8 star rating (16k reviews)

Google Play Store 4.7 star rating (39k reviews)

According to Australian Bureau of Statistics, 42.9% of people aged 16–85 years had experienced a mental disorder at some time in their life. Mental health is a silent and serious health problem. As such, it is important to seek help from friends, family, and health professionals.

For immediate help - 24/7 crisis lines:
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Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
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  • AudaciousMoose on 08/07/2024 - 12:51
    +10

    Has anyone actually paid $100 for this and found that it was beneficial? Not having a go, genuinely curious

    • Xnnerual on 08/07/2024 - 12:58
      +5

      It's always been free! I gave it a try (for free) a couple of years ago and it was another waste of mb for me. It's just a guided meditation app with a diary

    • Dealr on 08/07/2024 - 13:31
      +5

      It's good to try to see what works for you. If it does work for you, the RRP is a bargain, let alone free. Personally, I prefer (and benefit from) keeping my mental health tools offline. I do this by setting an 'anchor' each day, something that I do daily which will remind me to perform deep breathing, gratitude, etc. This might be after brushing teeth for example.

    • shane000 on 08/07/2024 - 13:33
      +2

      I use it. I really recommend giving it a try.

    • beeroll on 08/07/2024 - 13:54
      +2

      I use Calm for sleep, and it's been a game-changer for me. The sleep stories have been the only thing that have ever reliably helped me sleep more quickly - sleeping tablets, melatonin, pre-sleep routines etc never really stopped racing thoughts and insomnia. (That said, I can't see whether this app has sleep stories, or just sleep-focused meditations). My Calm subscription was $25 or something, and I have never once even considered not renewing.

      • fredblogs on 08/07/2024 - 15:46

        what's a sleep story?

        • WhyAmICommenting on 08/07/2024 - 15:58
          +5

          Something to listen to so you don’t have to listen to your own thoughts.

          • fredblogs on 08/07/2024 - 16:22

            @WhyAmICommenting: are sleep stories not available free anywhere else? podcasts, youtube?

            • WhyAmICommenting on 08/07/2024 - 19:14
              +1

              @fredblogs: Yes, they are.

            • beeroll on 09/07/2024 - 11:36
              +2

              @fredblogs: They are, yes - but I got Calm about 8 years ago, and they weren't as readily available then. Erik Braa, one of my favourite narrators from Calm, now has his own sleep story podcast now, for example: https://sleepytime.thebraacast.com. I also use the meditation component of Calm as well, though, so it's very simple having everything in one place.

    • qwerty-4321 on 08/07/2024 - 14:15
      +11

      Yes, I purchased the Lifetime pass after a free 1 year trial. I was so glad to have an alternate to Headspace, which had become greedy and lackluster of late. The straw that broke the camel's back was when they introduced a "Privelage Check" meditation.

      The Balance lifetime pass cost $200ish but I'm happy to support the few app developers left in the market that aren't consumed by corporate greed.

    • bananafish05 on 08/07/2024 - 14:19
      +5

      I did the free trial last year and signed up this year with a 50% or so discount. I like the app and have a few go-to meditations but mostly it was to support the developers.

    • Wonderstache on 08/07/2024 - 15:40
      +5

      I've paid for the lifetime pass and it's one of the best apps I've ever used. They're also constantly adding new techniques and soundscapes to it which has been invaluable for me.

    • Flyerone on 08/07/2024 - 16:55
      +2

      Bought the lifetime licence. Yes.

      Compare the cost of this to a visit to a psychologist.

    • RichieRichAus on 08/07/2024 - 17:43
      +4

      Very very useful app.
      I also bought the lifetime subscription after using it free for the year.

      I'm impressed with the updates they continue to provide.

      One of the best features I like is the focus sounds for work and getting into the zone/flow. I can easily do an hour's work and the time flies by.

      The sleep sessions are great too and use regularly too.

      Highly recommend and encourage to support the team as they do great work.

    • oogabooga on 08/07/2024 - 18:04
      +1

      I got the free subscription for a year and bought the lifetime subscription after that. I rate it

    • Snakey Chook on 08/07/2024 - 23:19
      +1

      Yes. I did the year and just paid for a lifetime subscription. It's a very good supplement to therapy.

    • mrbargainz on 09/07/2024 - 00:48

      I did the free trial and then bought the lifetime plan. It's easily better than any of the alternatives and not by a small amount. I tried just about every single one someone recommended.. and the majority were underwhelming, very basic and annoying apps, or the meditations just weren't as good.

      After spending so much time with it, if I had to make the choice again, I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.

    • frogfrizz on 10/07/2024 - 12:39

      My partner and I were on the free trial for a few years. After, I thought it was only fair to support the developers. We got a lifetime pass and have had no regrets since; we continue to benefit tremendously from this app. I've said this in a similar thread but this app saved our lives during COVID times especially when help for mental health was scarce. It helped us start a meditation practice where other apps failed (including Headspace and Calm). A lifetime sub was a small price to pay for a number of features I couldn't find elsewhere: professionally-produced content with consistent branding and quality, regular content updates, a way to personalize our meditation, Plans that gently help us start and build up our meditation practice, Singles for specific types of help, Sleep to help wind-down for sleep or rest, and tracking meditations and related mindfulness skills over time. It's simple, very easy to use and navigate, and every single meditation has been consistently useful and well-made. If you haven't yet, give the trial a go, because even THAT had such tremendous value for us in the long term.

  • Misha Bakunin on 08/07/2024 - 14:03
    +2

    I tired the this free time a couple of years ago, I wonder if I can sign up again for it given that?

    I found it useful but not amazing…

    I only used it for a few weeks before in stopped but that's more my fault maybe, I was not in a good state…

    • kaleidoscope on 08/07/2024 - 21:46
      +1

      Use a different apple id account or playstore account as afaik the free trial is tied through respective google or apple accounts

  • hoyanikon on 08/07/2024 - 14:04

    I am currently on the 1 year free trial can I renew with this for free? Or can I save my progress and sign up again for the trial

    • Flyerone on 08/07/2024 - 16:58

      No and no.

    • kaleidoscope on 08/07/2024 - 21:47

      Not through same apple or google account. Use a different store account

  • Warlock on 08/07/2024 - 14:17

    If you tried it already and used your appleid you cant do it anymore, so never sign up using the appleid

    • odb on 08/07/2024 - 14:44

      How do you sign up on an apple product without using an Apple ID?

      • Warlock on 08/07/2024 - 17:28

        Use email

  • hazmatt on 08/07/2024 - 14:17
    +3

    This is actually one of the best meditation apps I know of, maybe on same level as Headspace. It's clean, to the point, has fun little level-up mechanics. I think its perfect for beginners or casual users. Has kids stuff too. High recommend from me. Although, my free year expires this oct and paying $100 for it is a bit scary..

    • LDS on 08/07/2024 - 15:20
      +2

      I’m waiting for the lifetime discount

  • smurfinaus on 08/07/2024 - 14:41
    +2

    Can you sign up for free trial, then cancel? or do you need to cancel closer to when trial finishes? (to avoid getting charged if you forget)

    • LDS on 08/07/2024 - 15:18
      +4

      Yes you can sign up then cancel and it is still valid for the year.

      • Windows7forever on 08/07/2024 - 16:17
        +1

        Perfect. I hate setting reminders.

        • Save 50 Cent on 08/07/2024 - 21:45

          Yeah sometimes i forget to set reminders too.. a meditation app might help.

  • Mazozb on 08/07/2024 - 16:08

    Thanks OP

  • Bdawg on 08/07/2024 - 16:10

    I just bought a vibrating and heated eye massager with soothing sounds (or bluetooth if you prefer). It only runs for a 10 min cycle but I often wake up with it still on.

    • CereaL on 08/07/2024 - 21:12

      links? :)

      • Bdawg on 09/07/2024 - 09:11

        I bought it from the op shop.. but you can find them on amazon, just search vibrating eye massager. Mine looks like this but has sound and bluetooth:
        Amazon

    • JamesLu on 09/07/2024 - 12:13

      never used this kind of massager, do i always need to sleep on my back? can i turn my head?

      • Bdawg on 09/07/2024 - 12:32

        I haven't tried it sideways, mine runs for 10 mins and I normally take it off but lately I've been falling asleep before the 10 min cycle finishes.

        I'll try it on my side tonight and report back.. but info may be of limited use as my model won't be the same as whatever you acquire…

      • Bdawg on 11/07/2024 - 09:22

        It's perfectly comfortable while lying on side.

        • JamesLu on 11/07/2024 - 11:12

          you are awesome

  • Windows7forever on 08/07/2024 - 16:17

    Thanks. I'll give it a go.

  • expertreader on 08/07/2024 - 18:49

    Use smiling mind app from AppStore instead. It’s Australian govt funded and is pretty decent. Fee for life. I also got notification that they are going to have new app soon so looking forward to it. My kid loves the kids mode.

    • mrbargainz on 09/07/2024 - 00:43

      Smiling Mind is absolutely great for free, but there's really no comparison. It's almost as stark as a kids drawing versus a Picasso. The Balance application itself is so much more enjoyable to use and well made and the meditations and meditation paths are so fluid and better quality. I did the free year and during that I tried Smiling Mind and all the other popular ones and then signed up for the lifetime plan with these guys. It was way better than any of the others and actually makes you want to use it more which is worth it in itself. I did wait until lifetime was on sale though.

  • Cleremy on 08/07/2024 - 22:34
    +2

    You have to add your credit card details to get the free trial, I think I'll pass.

  • JamesLu on 09/07/2024 - 12:07

    use zippay one time card for this kind of payments. if you forget to cancel the subscription it cannot charge from you.

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