It can be challenging to find Christian meditation apps because there is so much variation. Also, it is wise of you to evaluate each one and choose the one that is best for you because meditation is so personal. While studying each app, we kept in mind the necessity of Bible-based meditation, so each of these apps falls under that criteria.
How can Christians meditate daily? Christians meditate daily by finding the time of day that suits them best, finding a space to be alone with the Lord, and then dedicating that time to meditate on Scripture. These 7 meditation apps will help you, as a Christian, to meditate daily.
Pay close attention to the uses of each app and the description that you’ll find for each one. We think you’ll like what you find.
1. Abide
Here is a description found on the App Store and Google Play for Abide – Christian Meditation, with 4.8 stars at 33.3K ratings:
“Abide is the #1 Christian meditation app that helps you sleep better and stress less. Find deep rest with our bedtime stories, as you listen to stories based on the Bible. Wake up with our daily meditations that will fuel your mind for the day ahead. Join the millions of people meditating with Abide- including Grammy award-winning singers, church leaders, and Christian therapists”.
Uses of the App:
- Overcoming anxiety and worry
- Conquering depression
- Managing stress
- Discovering purpose
- Finding happiness
- Addiction recovery
- Forgiveness
- Relationship, Finance, and Health challenges
- Books of the Bible
2. The Bible App – YouVersion
Here is a description found on the App Store and Google Play for The Bible App – YouVersion, with 4.9 stars at 4.1 million ratings:
“The Bible App lets you explore the Bible with your closest friends. Share honest conversations about Scripture with a community of people you know and trust. Learn along with them as you see what they’re discovering”.
Although this is not a “meditation” app, this app is all about Scripture, which is the basis of Christian meditation.
Uses of the App:
- Set your Bible App’s interface for your choice of more than 30 languages.
- Easily select from hundreds of Bible versions, in over 775 languages.
- Choose from popular versions like the NIV, NASB, ESV, NKJV, NLT, KJV, The Message, and more.
- Listen to audio Bibles and enjoy all-new skip, playback speed, and timer controls. (Audio Bibles available for select versions and are not downloadable).
- Hundreds of Plans: you’ll find devotionals, as well as Plans that lead you through specific topics, portions of the Bible, or even the entire Bible in a year.
3. Insight Timer
Here is a description found on the App Store and Google Play for Insight Timer, with 4.9 stars at 176.5K ratings:
“The number 1 free meditation app. Guided meditations and talks led by the world’s top meditation and mindfulness experts, neuroscientists, psychologists and teachers from Stanford, Harvard, the University of Oxford and more. Music tracks from world-renowned artists. Join millions learning to meditate on Insight Timer to help calm the mind, reduce anxiety, manage stress, sleep deeply and improve happiness”.
Although this app is not specifically Christian, we believe that one would be able to hold to Christian meditation values while using this app.
Uses of the App:
- Thousands of guided meditations
- Select by time for short meditations when on the go, helping you to build a simple daily habit
- Thousands of music tracks and ambient sounds to calm the mind, focus, sleep better and relax
- The world’s most popular meditation Timer
- Follow your favorite teachers
- Thousands of discussion groups and community features
- Stats and milestones for tracking your progress
- Integration with Apple Health Mindful Minutes
4. Soultime Christian Meditation
Here is a description found on the App Store and Google Play for Soultime Christian Meditation, with 4.8 stars at 1.9K ratings:
“Soultime is your go-to Christian meditation app for daily meditations, relaxation and anxiety relief. The Soultime meditation app offers a full suite of innovative tools to bring more clarity and contentment to your life in just a few minutes every day. Soultime is about finding true rest for your soul. Deeper than mindfulness, Soultime offers a style of daily meditation that touches not just your mind but your heart and soul. The Soultime app brings the tradition of Christian meditation up to date in a beautiful, modern, emotionally aware app”.
Uses of the App:
- Reducing Anxiety and Stress
- Better Sleep
- Becoming a Powerful Person
- Forgiveness and Emotional Clarity
- Overcoming Disappointment
5. Whispers Christian Meditation
Here is a description found on the App Store and Google Play for Whispers Christian Meditation, with 4.7 stars at 165 ratings:
“Transform your heart & mind with Whispers from God, the Christian Meditation App created to help you align your soul with God’s Word (the Holy Bible). Grow your relationship with Christ and find peace, as you incorporate Bible Meditation into your daily routine.
Beautiful and very easy to use, Whispers from God has been designed to help you renew your mind as you begin each morning and calm your mind before each night’s rest. Daily meditations, which include scripture readings, are designed to help you through anxiety, fear, hurt, relationships and more. These meditations will encourage you to quiet your mind and allow you to focus your attention on what God’s Word says about you and your life”.
Uses of the App:
- Receive encouragement through daily guided bible meditations
- Over 170 Topical meditations, designed to guide you through different facets of life
- Find hope in hearing the scriptures
- Reduce your stress and fight anxiety/depression with the truth of God’s Word
- Fall asleep quicker by quieting your mind with sleep sounds and scripture readings
- Wake up refreshed and renewed
- Draw closer in your relationship with God and abide by his Word
- More wisdom and understanding of the scriptures
- Improve your relationships with family, friends, and co-workers
- Join the Whispers from God Community
6. Hope – Christian Meditation
Here is a description found on the App Store and Google Play for Hope – Christian Meditation, with 4.9 stars at 89 ratings:
“Hope is the best way to find peace and happiness right where you are! Our fun and inviting style makes meditation easy; covering everything from sleep and relaxation to stress and anxiety.
Learn to live a life of intention, not just reaction and experience God’s love in your life. Like an audio daily devotional or a guided prayer, our meditations help you find peace. Our FREE 12-day Foundation package will teach you the basics of Christian Mindfulness and how to implement this new skill in your day-to-day life. Whether you are struggling to sleep at night or just need a little help winding down at the end of the day, Hope can help! We have mediations on just about everything!”.
Uses of the App:
- Get the physical benefits of meditation, with the added benefit of growing your faith
- A welcoming and inviting meditation style that is accessible to both devout Christians and those who are spiritually seeking or curious
- Taught by a professional meditation expert who has years of experience both practicing and teaching many different forms of meditation
- Easier to fit into a schedule than reading a daily devotional
- Access to meditations for a specific emotion or life experience
- Sleep better & live a happier, more fulfilled life
- Makes connecting daily with God a fun, easy, & accessible experience
- Create a new healthy habit
- Different mediation style than any other app on the market
7. ChristAudio
Here is a description found on the App Store and Google Play for ChristAudio, with 1.9 stars at 6 ratings:
“At ChristAudio we’re much more than an ordinary Christian meditation app. Using proven meditation and techniques we’ll show you how to train your mind to be more united with Christ. Living in unity with Christ more love, peace, and power will find it’s way into your life”.
Uses of the App:
- Free access to our 7 Day Guided Christian meditation course – learn the basics of Christian meditation in 10 minutes a day.
- Free access to our guided Mini Meditations – the next level on your meditation journey.
- Free access to our Subliminal Boosters – stay motivated with subliminal Christian affirmations and great music.
- Christian Meditation Music Radio – need to relax, sleep, concentrate, focus? We’re with you 24/7. Press play and enjoy soothing music.
- Reminders to keep you on track with your practice