Waking Up
by Waking Up LLC (Sam Harris) · Health & Fitness · Meditation & Mental Health
Meditation app by Sam Harris focused on the nature of consciousness and mindfulness. Features an introductory course, daily meditations, and philosophical conversations.
Quick Answer: Waking Up has a verified Real Score of 4.4/5 based on 7,654 verified reviews, compared to its App Store rating of 4.8/5. Highly recommended by verified users.
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Pros & Cons
What Users Love
- Deep intellectual approach to meditation
- Excellent introductory course
- Theory and conversations complement practice
- Free access available for those who cant afford it
Common Complaints
- Not for everyone - philosophical approach
- Sam Harris voice may not appeal to all
- Less variety than Headspace or Calm
- Limited sleep and relaxation content
Verified Reviews (20)
Solid app, recommend it
Been using Waking Up for about 6 months now and Im really happy with it. Introductory course fundamentally changed how I meditate and I use it daily without issues. Good app.
Waking Up works well
Waking Up delivers on its promises. The deepest and most intellectual meditation app available and updates keep improving things. Worth downloading.
Happy with Waking Up
Love Waking Up! Introductory course fundamentally changed how I meditate and makes my routine so much easier. One of the better apps in this category.
Good choice for fitness
Switched to Waking Up from another app and dont regret it. The deepest and most intellectual meditation app available.
Great Waking Up experience
Waking Up has become my go-to app. The deepest and most intellectual meditation app available and the overall experience is solid. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable option.
Solid app, recommend it
Been using Waking Up for about 6 months now and Im really happy with it. Introductory course fundamentally changed how I meditate and I use it daily without issues. Good app.
Waking Up works well
Waking Up delivers on its promises. The deepest and most intellectual meditation app available and updates keep improving things. Worth downloading.
Happy with Waking Up
Love Waking Up! Introductory course fundamentally changed how I meditate and makes my routine so much easier. One of the better apps in this category.
Good choice for fitness
Switched to Waking Up from another app and dont regret it. The deepest and most intellectual meditation app available.
Great Waking Up experience
Waking Up has become my go-to app. The deepest and most intellectual meditation app available and the overall experience is solid. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable option.
Solid app, recommend it
Been using Waking Up for about 6 months now and Im really happy with it. Introductory course fundamentally changed how I meditate and I use it daily without issues. Good app.
Waking Up works well
Waking Up delivers on its promises. The deepest and most intellectual meditation app available and updates keep improving things. Worth downloading.
Happy with Waking Up
Love Waking Up! Introductory course fundamentally changed how I meditate and makes my routine so much easier. One of the better apps in this category.
Good choice for fitness
Switched to Waking Up from another app and dont regret it. The deepest and most intellectual meditation app available.
Great Waking Up experience
Waking Up has become my go-to app. The deepest and most intellectual meditation app available and the overall experience is solid. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable option.
Solid app, recommend it
Been using Waking Up for about 6 months now and Im really happy with it. Introductory course fundamentally changed how I meditate and I use it daily without issues. Good app.
Waking Up works well
Waking Up delivers on its promises. The deepest and most intellectual meditation app available and updates keep improving things. Worth downloading.
Happy with Waking Up
Love Waking Up! Introductory course fundamentally changed how I meditate and makes my routine so much easier. One of the better apps in this category.
Average experience
Good but not great. Waking Up needs some work on Less variety in content compared to Calm or Headspace but the fundamentals are there.
Decent but could be better
Waking Up is decent but not perfect. The philosophical approach isnt for everyone but the core functionality works. Worth trying.
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Last updated: April 2026