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Shine

by Shine · Health & Fitness · Meditation & Mental Health

Self-care and meditation app focused on inclusivity and representation. Features daily motivation, meditations, and gratitude journaling targeted at diverse communities.

Quick Answer: Shine has a verified Real Score of 3.6/5 based on 2,134 verified reviews, compared to its App Store rating of 4.5/5. Mixed reviews from verified users.

Real Score
3.6
out of 5.0

Real Score vs App Store Rating

App Store Rating

4.5
4.5

Includes unverified reviews

Verified Real Score

3.6
3.6

Based on 2,134 verified reviews

Gap Alert: Shine's App Store rating is 0.9 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

  • Focus on inclusivity and representation
  • Daily motivational content
  • Gratitude journaling features
  • Diverse voice and content representation

Common Complaints

  • Smaller meditation library
  • Premium needed for most content
  • Less meditation depth
  • More self-help than meditation

Verified Reviews (20)

All reviews verified
AJ
Alex Johnson Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Happy with Shine

Love Shine! Daily motivation texts start my day right and makes my routine so much easier. One of the better apps in this category.

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

Good choice for fitness

Switched to Shine from another app and dont regret it. Love the focus on inclusivity and diverse representation.

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

Great Shine experience

Shine has become my go-to app. Love the focus on inclusivity and diverse representation and the overall experience is solid. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable option.

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

Solid app, recommend it

Been using Shine for about 6 months now and Im really happy with it. Daily motivation texts start my day right and I use it daily without issues. Good app.

Verified Purchase
139 people found this helpful
ML
Michael Lee Verified
🤖 Android
4.0

Shine works well

Shine delivers on its promises. Love the focus on inclusivity and diverse representation and updates keep improving things. Worth downloading.

Verified Purchase
31 people found this helpful
SD
Sarah Davis Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

Happy with Shine

Love Shine! Daily motivation texts start my day right and makes my routine so much easier. One of the better apps in this category.

Verified Purchase
104 people found this helpful
CM
Chris Martinez Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

Good choice for fitness

Switched to Shine from another app and dont regret it. Love the focus on inclusivity and diverse representation.

Verified Purchase
147 people found this helpful
AA
Ashley Anderson Verified
🤖 Android
4.0

Great Shine experience

Shine has become my go-to app. Love the focus on inclusivity and diverse representation and the overall experience is solid. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable option.

Verified Purchase
59 people found this helpful
DT
David Taylor Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

Solid app, recommend it

Been using Shine for about 6 months now and Im really happy with it. Daily motivation texts start my day right and I use it daily without issues. Good app.

Verified Purchase
81 people found this helpful
JT
Jennifer Thomas Verified
🤖 Android
4.0

Shine works well

Shine delivers on its promises. Love the focus on inclusivity and diverse representation and updates keep improving things. Worth downloading.

Verified Purchase
149 people found this helpful
RJ
Ryan Jackson Verified
🍎 iOS
3.0

Has potential

Shine is fine. Nothing amazing, nothing terrible. Need premium for almost everything useful but overall gets the job done.

Verified Purchase
84 people found this helpful
AW
Amanda White Verified
🤖 Android
3.0

Average experience

Good but not great. Shine needs some work on More of a self-help app than a serious meditation app but the fundamentals are there.

Verified Purchase
55 people found this helpful
KH
Kevin Harris Verified
🍎 iOS
3.0

Decent but could be better

Shine is decent but not perfect. Need premium for almost everything useful but the core functionality works. Worth trying.

Verified Purchase
146 people found this helpful
SC
Stephanie Clark Verified
🍎 iOS
3.0

Shine is okay

Shine has its pros and cons. Love the focus on inclusivity and diverse representation but Need premium for almost everything useful. Solid 3 stars.

Verified Purchase
107 people found this helpful
BL
Brian Lewis Verified
🤖 Android
3.0

Mixed feelings on this one

Middle of the road for me. Shine does the basics well but I wish it had more More of a self-help app than a serious meditation app. Acceptable.

Verified Purchase
27 people found this helpful
NR
Nicole Robinson Verified
🍎 iOS
3.0

Has potential

Shine is fine. Nothing amazing, nothing terrible. Need premium for almost everything useful but overall gets the job done.

Verified Purchase
138 people found this helpful
JW
Jason Walker Verified
🍎 iOS
2.0

Frustrated with Shine

Shine needs major improvements. More of a self-help app than a serious meditation app. Cant recommend in its current state.

Verified Purchase
125 people found this helpful
LH
Laura Hall Verified
🤖 Android
2.0

Disappointing

Disappointed with Shine. Need premium for almost everything useful make it hard to recommend. There are better alternatives out there.

Verified Purchase
1 people found this helpful
EY
Eric Young Verified
🍎 iOS
2.0

Needs work

Shine has gone downhill. More of a self-help app than a serious meditation app. Considering switching to something else.

Verified Purchase
124 people found this helpful
RK
Rachel King Verified
🤖 Android
1.0

Not worth it

Not worth the money. Shine charges too much for what you get. Need premium for almost everything useful.

Verified Purchase
139 people found this helpful

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Shine FAQ

Is Shine worth downloading in 2026?
Based on 2,134 verified reviews, Shine has a Real Score of 3.6/5. It receives mixed reviews from verified users. Consider your specific needs before downloading.
What is Shine's real rating without fake reviews?
Shine has an App Store rating of 4.5/5, but our verified Real Score is 3.6/5. The 0.9-point gap suggests that some store reviews may be inflated by fake or incentivized ratings.
What do users like most about Shine?
The most commonly praised aspects are: Focus on inclusivity and representation, Daily motivational content, Gratitude journaling features.
What are the biggest complaints about Shine?
Common criticisms include: Smaller meditation library, Premium needed for most content, Less meditation depth.
How does VerifiedAppReviews rate Shine?
Our Real Score of 3.6/5 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