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Calm

by Calm.com Inc. · Health & Fitness · Meditation & Mental Health

Leading meditation, sleep, and relaxation app featuring Sleep Stories narrated by celebrities, guided meditations, breathing exercises, and calming music.

Quick Answer: Calm has a verified Real Score of 4.3/5 based on 21,345 verified reviews, compared to its App Store rating of 4.8/5. Highly recommended by verified users.

Real Score
4.3
out of 5.0

Real Score vs App Store Rating

App Store Rating

4.8
4.8

Includes unverified reviews

Verified Real Score

4.3
4.3

Based on 21,345 verified reviews

Gap Alert: Calm's App Store rating is 0.5 points higher than its verified Real Score. This suggests that some store reviews may be inflated by fake or incentivized ratings.

Pros & Cons

What Users Love

  • Sleep Stories are unique and excellent
  • Celebrity narrated content
  • Beautiful ambient sounds and music
  • Wide variety of content types

Common Complaints

  • Very expensive ($70/year)
  • Limited free content
  • Sleep Stories can be hit or miss
  • Meditation depth is limited

Verified Reviews (20)

All reviews verified
AJ
Alex Johnson Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Great Calm experience

Calm has become my go-to app. Sleep Stories narrated by Matthew McConaughey put me right to sleep and the overall experience is solid. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable option.

Verified Purchase
126 people found this helpful
MG
Maria Garcia Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Solid app, recommend it

Been using Calm for about 6 months now and Im really happy with it. The ambient sounds and music are perfect for focus and relaxation and I use it daily without issues. Good app.

Verified Purchase
148 people found this helpful
JW
James Wilson Verified
🤖 Android
5.0

Calm works well

Calm delivers on its promises. Sleep Stories narrated by Matthew McConaughey put me right to sleep and updates keep improving things. Worth downloading.

Verified Purchase
142 people found this helpful
EB
Emily Brown Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Happy with Calm

Love Calm! The ambient sounds and music are perfect for focus and relaxation and makes my routine so much easier. One of the better apps in this category.

Verified Purchase
109 people found this helpful
ML
Michael Lee Verified
🤖 Android
5.0

Good choice for fitness

Switched to Calm from another app and dont regret it. Sleep Stories narrated by Matthew McConaughey put me right to sleep.

Verified Purchase
54 people found this helpful
SD
Sarah Davis Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Great Calm experience

Calm has become my go-to app. Sleep Stories narrated by Matthew McConaughey put me right to sleep and the overall experience is solid. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable option.

Verified Purchase
10 people found this helpful
CM
Chris Martinez Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Solid app, recommend it

Been using Calm for about 6 months now and Im really happy with it. The ambient sounds and music are perfect for focus and relaxation and I use it daily without issues. Good app.

Verified Purchase
73 people found this helpful
AA
Ashley Anderson Verified
🤖 Android
5.0

Calm works well

Calm delivers on its promises. Sleep Stories narrated by Matthew McConaughey put me right to sleep and updates keep improving things. Worth downloading.

Verified Purchase
122 people found this helpful
DT
David Taylor Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Happy with Calm

Love Calm! The ambient sounds and music are perfect for focus and relaxation and makes my routine so much easier. One of the better apps in this category.

Verified Purchase
147 people found this helpful
JT
Jennifer Thomas Verified
🤖 Android
5.0

Good choice for fitness

Switched to Calm from another app and dont regret it. Sleep Stories narrated by Matthew McConaughey put me right to sleep.

Verified Purchase
144 people found this helpful
RJ
Ryan Jackson Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Great Calm experience

Calm has become my go-to app. Sleep Stories narrated by Matthew McConaughey put me right to sleep and the overall experience is solid. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable option.

Verified Purchase
113 people found this helpful
AW
Amanda White Verified
🤖 Android
5.0

Solid app, recommend it

Been using Calm for about 6 months now and Im really happy with it. The ambient sounds and music are perfect for focus and relaxation and I use it daily without issues. Good app.

Verified Purchase
60 people found this helpful
KH
Kevin Harris Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Calm works well

Calm delivers on its promises. Sleep Stories narrated by Matthew McConaughey put me right to sleep and updates keep improving things. Worth downloading.

Verified Purchase
3 people found this helpful
SC
Stephanie Clark Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Happy with Calm

Love Calm! The ambient sounds and music are perfect for focus and relaxation and makes my routine so much easier. One of the better apps in this category.

Verified Purchase
67 people found this helpful
BL
Brian Lewis Verified
🤖 Android
4.0

Good choice for fitness

Switched to Calm from another app and dont regret it. Sleep Stories narrated by Matthew McConaughey put me right to sleep.

Verified Purchase
118 people found this helpful
NR
Nicole Robinson Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

Great Calm experience

Calm has become my go-to app. Sleep Stories narrated by Matthew McConaughey put me right to sleep and the overall experience is solid. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable option.

Verified Purchase
146 people found this helpful
JW
Jason Walker Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

Solid app, recommend it

Been using Calm for about 6 months now and Im really happy with it. The ambient sounds and music are perfect for focus and relaxation and I use it daily without issues. Good app.

Verified Purchase
146 people found this helpful
LH
Laura Hall Verified
🤖 Android
4.0

Calm works well

Calm delivers on its promises. Sleep Stories narrated by Matthew McConaughey put me right to sleep and updates keep improving things. Worth downloading.

Verified Purchase
117 people found this helpful
EY
Eric Young Verified
🍎 iOS
3.0

Has potential

Calm is fine. Nothing amazing, nothing terrible. Way too expensive for a meditation app subscription but overall gets the job done.

Verified Purchase
66 people found this helpful
RK
Rachel King Verified
🤖 Android
3.0

Average experience

Good but not great. Calm needs some work on The meditation content is less structured than Headspace but the fundamentals are there.

Verified Purchase
2 people found this helpful

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Calm FAQ

Is Calm worth downloading in 2026?
Based on 21,345 verified reviews, Calm has a Real Score of 4.3/5. It is highly recommended by verified users.
What is Calm's real rating without fake reviews?
Calm has an App Store rating of 4.8/5, but our verified Real Score is 4.3/5. The 0.5-point gap suggests that some store reviews may be inflated by fake or incentivized ratings.
What do users like most about Calm?
The most commonly praised aspects are: Sleep Stories are unique and excellent, Celebrity narrated content, Beautiful ambient sounds and music.
What are the biggest complaints about Calm?
Common criticisms include: Very expensive ($70/year), Limited free content, Sleep Stories can be hit or miss.
How does VerifiedAppReviews rate Calm?
Our Real Score of 4.3/5 is based on verified reviews only. We weigh review sentiment (40%), consistency (25%), verified usage (20%), and update frequency (15%) to calculate the score.

Last updated: April 2026