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Headspace

by Headspace Inc. · Health & Fitness · Meditation & Mental Health

Popular meditation and mindfulness app with guided meditations, sleep content, and focus exercises. Known for friendly animations and approachable teaching style.

Quick Answer: Headspace has a verified Real Score of 4.2/5 based on 18,765 verified reviews, compared to its App Store rating of 4.8/5. Highly recommended by verified users.

Real Score
4.2
out of 5.0

Real Score vs App Store Rating

App Store Rating

4.8
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Includes unverified reviews

Verified Real Score

4.2
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Based on 18,765 verified reviews

Gap Alert: Headspace's App Store rating is 0.6 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

  • Approachable for beginners
  • High quality guided meditations
  • Excellent sleep content
  • Beautiful design and animations

Common Complaints

  • Expensive subscription ($70/year)
  • Limited free content
  • Can feel repetitive over time
  • Less depth for experienced meditators

Verified Reviews (20)

All reviews verified
AJ
Alex Johnson Verified
๐ŸŽ iOS
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Good choice for fitness

Switched to Headspace from another app and dont regret it. The guided meditations are perfect for beginners.

Verified Purchase
126 people found this helpful
MG
Maria Garcia Verified
๐ŸŽ iOS
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Great Headspace experience

Headspace has become my go-to app. The guided meditations are perfect for beginners and the overall experience is solid. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable option.

Verified Purchase
64 people found this helpful
JW
James Wilson Verified
๐Ÿค– Android
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Solid app, recommend it

Been using Headspace for about 6 months now and Im really happy with it. Sleep content has completely changed my bedtime routine and I use it daily without issues. Good app.

Verified Purchase
17 people found this helpful
EB
Emily Brown Verified
๐ŸŽ iOS
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Headspace works well

Headspace delivers on its promises. The guided meditations are perfect for beginners and updates keep improving things. Worth downloading.

Verified Purchase
93 people found this helpful
ML
Michael Lee Verified
๐Ÿค– Android
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Happy with Headspace

Love Headspace! Sleep content has completely changed my bedtime routine and makes my routine so much easier. One of the better apps in this category.

Verified Purchase
141 people found this helpful
SD
Sarah Davis Verified
๐ŸŽ iOS
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Good choice for fitness

Switched to Headspace from another app and dont regret it. The guided meditations are perfect for beginners.

Verified Purchase
146 people found this helpful
CM
Chris Martinez Verified
๐ŸŽ iOS
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Great Headspace experience

Headspace has become my go-to app. The guided meditations are perfect for beginners and the overall experience is solid. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable option.

Verified Purchase
107 people found this helpful
AA
Ashley Anderson Verified
๐Ÿค– Android
โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… 5.0

Solid app, recommend it

Been using Headspace for about 6 months now and Im really happy with it. Sleep content has completely changed my bedtime routine and I use it daily without issues. Good app.

Verified Purchase
35 people found this helpful
DT
David Taylor Verified
๐ŸŽ iOS
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Headspace works well

Headspace delivers on its promises. The guided meditations are perfect for beginners and updates keep improving things. Worth downloading.

Verified Purchase
46 people found this helpful
JT
Jennifer Thomas Verified
๐Ÿค– Android
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Happy with Headspace

Love Headspace! Sleep content has completely changed my bedtime routine and makes my routine so much easier. One of the better apps in this category.

Verified Purchase
115 people found this helpful
RJ
Ryan Jackson Verified
๐ŸŽ iOS
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Good choice for fitness

Switched to Headspace from another app and dont regret it. The guided meditations are perfect for beginners.

Verified Purchase
148 people found this helpful
AW
Amanda White Verified
๐Ÿค– Android
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Great Headspace experience

Headspace has become my go-to app. The guided meditations are perfect for beginners and the overall experience is solid. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable option.

Verified Purchase
136 people found this helpful
KH
Kevin Harris Verified
๐ŸŽ iOS
โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜† 4.0

Solid app, recommend it

Been using Headspace for about 6 months now and Im really happy with it. Sleep content has completely changed my bedtime routine and I use it daily without issues. Good app.

Verified Purchase
83 people found this helpful
SC
Stephanie Clark Verified
๐ŸŽ iOS
โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜† 4.0

Headspace works well

Headspace delivers on its promises. The guided meditations are perfect for beginners and updates keep improving things. Worth downloading.

Verified Purchase
5 people found this helpful
BL
Brian Lewis Verified
๐Ÿค– Android
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Happy with Headspace

Love Headspace! Sleep content has completely changed my bedtime routine and makes my routine so much easier. One of the better apps in this category.

Verified Purchase
74 people found this helpful
NR
Nicole Robinson Verified
๐ŸŽ iOS
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Good choice for fitness

Switched to Headspace from another app and dont regret it. The guided meditations are perfect for beginners.

Verified Purchase
132 people found this helpful
JW
Jason Walker Verified
๐ŸŽ iOS
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Decent but could be better

Headspace is decent but not perfect. Too expensive for what is essentially a meditation library but the core functionality works. Worth trying.

Verified Purchase
149 people found this helpful
LH
Laura Hall Verified
๐Ÿค– Android
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Headspace is okay

Headspace has its pros and cons. The guided meditations are perfect for beginners but Too expensive for what is essentially a meditation library. Solid 3 stars.

Verified Purchase
121 people found this helpful
EY
Eric Young Verified
๐ŸŽ iOS
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Mixed feelings on this one

Middle of the road for me. Headspace does the basics well but I wish it had more After a year the content starts feeling repetitive. Acceptable.

Verified Purchase
56 people found this helpful
RK
Rachel King Verified
๐Ÿค– Android
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Better options exist

Headspace has gone downhill. After a year the content starts feeling repetitive. Considering switching to something else.

Verified Purchase
25 people found this helpful

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Headspace FAQ

Is Headspace worth downloading in 2026?
Based on 18,765 verified reviews, Headspace has a Real Score of 4.2/5. It is highly recommended by verified users.
What is Headspace's real rating without fake reviews?
Headspace has an App Store rating of 4.8/5, but our verified Real Score is 4.2/5. The 0.6-point gap suggests that some store reviews may be inflated by fake or incentivized ratings.
What do users like most about Headspace?
The most commonly praised aspects are: Approachable for beginners, High quality guided meditations, Excellent sleep content.
What are the biggest complaints about Headspace?
Common criticisms include: Expensive subscription ($70/year), Limited free content, Can feel repetitive over time.
How does VerifiedAppReviews rate Headspace?
Our Real Score of 4.2/5 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