Oak
Meditation and breathing app with guided sessions, a course and a timer
- #8 of 10 in best meditation apps
- Free plan, paid upgrades
- Free to use
- iOS, iPadOS
Ranked 8 of 10 in best meditation apps
Oak focuses on meditation and breathing, with one 10-day course and a timer for unguided sessions. It is free to download, but the App Store listing does not say which in-app purchases apply, so check before buying.
Best for Meditation and breathing practice with a timer
About Oak
Oak is organized around three session types: meditation, breathing and sleep. Guided meditations run from 5 to 30 minutes with male and female instructors, and unguided sessions can be set from 5 minutes up to 24 hours. Users can sit in silence or choose background tracks such as bells, bowls and streams. The breathing exercises include Box Breathing, Deep Calm and Awake sessions, with animated instructions.
The app counts minutes meditated, breaths taken and sessions completed, tracks consecutive-day streaks and awards badges. It can record mindful minutes in Apple Health, which is optional. A 10-day Mantra meditation course is included. The app is free to download and uses in-app purchases, but the App Store listing does not say which items they unlock. The current version is 2.5.5, dated March 16.
Key features
- Guided and unguided meditation
- Breathing exercises
- Sleep sessions with background sounds
- 10-day Mantra course
- Streaks and badges
- Apple Health mindful minutes
Strengths
- Guided and unguided meditations with a timer
- Breathing exercises with animated instructions
- Apple Health mindful minutes, optional
Limits
- Listing does not name which items are in-app purchases
- Vendor site says it is available on iOS
Where Oak ranks
How Oak compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Main focus | Sleep content | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#6 Happier Meditation | 84.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | iOS, iPadOSAndroid | Goal-based personal meditation | Not highlighted | Three courses in the free account |
#7 Smiling Mind | 82.5 | Free | iOSAndroidWeb | Mental fitness for all ages | Getting Better Sleep program | Mental fitness programs |
| #8Oak | 80.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | iOS, iPadOS | Meditation and breathing exercises | Guided breathing for sleep, with background sounds | A 10-day Mantra meditation course |
#9 Simple Habit | 79.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | iOSAndroidWeb | Short stress-relief sessions | Not highlighted | Not highlighted |
#10 Balance | 77.5 | Subscription | iOS | Personalized daily meditation from check-ins | Sleep meditations, Sleep Sounds and Wind Down | 10-day plans on meditation fundamentals |
The full comparison table for best meditation apps has all 10 products.
Questions about Oak
- Is Oak free?
- Oak can be used without paying: Free to download; in-app purchases, items not named in the listing. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Oak open source?
- No. Oak is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Oak support?
- Oak is available on: iOS, iPadOS.
- What is Oak best for?
- Meditation and breathing practice with a timer. In our ranking of meditation apps it is number 8 of 10 with a score of 80.5.
- What are the best alternatives to Oak?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Headspace, Calm, Medito, Insight Timer.
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