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I built a simple meditation app because I was tired of subscriptions

I built a simple meditation app because I was tired of subscriptions

by PureMeditate·Mar 5, 2026·1 point·3 comments
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AI Analysis

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Meditation app without subscription, but remove.bg pricing model in saturated market.

Strengths
  • •True one-time purchase removes friction vs Calm, Headspace, Insight Timer subscription trap
  • •Privacy-first: no accounts, no tracking, no data collection—differentiates on values
  • •Apple Health integration syncs mindfulness minutes without vendor lock-in
Weaknesses
  • •Six soundscapes is minimal compared to Calm (500+), Headspace (hundreds), or Insight Timer (free tiers)
  • •No community, guided programs, or progression—pure audio library, not a coaching platform
Category
Health
Target Audience

iOS users seeking simple, privacy-first meditation without recurring fees

Similar To

Calm · Headspace · Insight Timer

Post Description

The Backstory: I'm a software engineer with anxiety, and I meditate regularly to manage it. I’ve been using Calm, but their price keeps going up. And they also require accounts and collect usage data, which I’m not a fan of as a privacy-focused developer.

The Why: I wanted something simple, private, subscription-free with a nice looking interface but couldn’t find one that matched exactly what I wanted. So as a side project, I built one for myself and my wife called Pure Meditate.

She ended up showing it to a few friends, and the ones who tried it via TestFlight really liked it. Especially the no subscription part. I figured there were probably others who would too. So, today I'm showing it off for the first time.

I'm curious to hear feedback from the HN community. Please don't be too brutal :)

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