Glorify alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank All meditation and mindfulness apps

Top picks

Best overall
Hallow
Starting price: $9.99/month or $69.99/year (US)
Best free option
Abide
Yearly price: $39.99/year

Common reasons people leave Glorify: much of the content needs the premium subscription, and not a study tool: no commentaries or translation comparison. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Glorify, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Hallow currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Hallow	Free plan + paid	$9.99/month or $69.99/year (US)	No	iOS, Android, Web	5 of 5	68.8
2	Abide	Free plan + paid	$39.99/year	No	iOS, Android	4 of 4	64.8
3	Calm	Free plan + paid	$79.99/yr after a 7-day free trial	No	iOS, Android, Web	5 of 5	57.5
4	Headspace	Free plan + paid	$99.99 a year for up to 6 people	No	iOS, Android, Web	6 of 6	55.9
5	Insight Timer	Free plan + paid	$9.99 a month (MemberPlus)	No	iOS, Android, Web	8 of 8	54.5
6	YouVersion Bible App	Free	—	No	iOS, Android, Web	4 of 4	51.2

1. HallowTop pick
Best for: Catholics and Christians who want guided daily prayer, Scripture and faith-based meditation
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web
68.8
score / 100
Why switch from Glorify
Catholic prayer and meditation app with a large audio library, if you want guided prayer.
Pros
Large library of guided Catholic prayers and Bible content
Free version includes Bible in a Year and the daily Rosary
Parish and school community features
Family plan covers up to six people
Cons
Much of the library sits behind a paid subscription
Content is centred on Catholic tradition, less suited to other faiths or secular users
Subscriptions auto-renew after the trial unless cancelled
Visit Hallow Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Hallow a good Glorify alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Yes, hundreds of sessions
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.hallow.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$9.99/month or $69.99/year (US)
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.hallow.com(opens source in a new tab)
Family plan
$119.99/year for up to 6 members
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.hallow.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
Yes, on individual plans
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.hallow.com(opens source in a new tab)
Launched
End of 2018
Checked Nov 8, 2026hallow.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Abide
Best for: Christians who want Scripture-based meditation and bedtime stories instead of secular mindfulness
Free plan + paidiOS, Android
64.8
score / 100
Why switch from Glorify
Christian meditations and Bible sleep stories with a free audio Bible included.
Pros
Biblical sleep stories for winding down at night
Free full audio Bible and reading plans
Content grouped by needs like anxiety, grief and stress
Cons
Most meditations and sleep stories need Premium
No study tools beyond reading plans
Mobile only
Visit Abide Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Abide a good Glorify alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free trial
7 days
Checked Nov 8, 2026abide.co(opens source in a new tab)
Yearly price
$39.99/year
Checked Nov 8, 2026abide.co(opens source in a new tab)
Owner
Guideposts
Checked Nov 8, 2026abide.co(opens source in a new tab)
Free content
Audio Bible and reading plans
Checked Nov 8, 2026abide.co(opens source in a new tab)
3. Calm
Best for: People who want a large library of sleep stories, music and guided sessions in one paid app
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web
57.5
score / 100
Why switch from Glorify
Secular meditation and sleep app if you want breathing and sleep content without the faith focus.
Pros
Very large sleep library: Sleep Stories, soundscapes and music
Clear starter programs: 7 Days and 21 Days of Calm
Runs on phones, web, Apple TV and smartwatches
Family plan and a one-time lifetime option
Cons
Most content needs a paid subscription
Prices differ between web, App Store and Google Play
Sleep-heavy library is more than some meditators need
Visit Calm Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Calm a good Glorify alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Yearly price (web)
$79.99/yr after a 7-day free trial
Checked Nov 8, 2026calm.com(opens source in a new tab)
Sleep Stories
500+ narrated Sleep Stories
Checked Nov 8, 2026calm.com(opens source in a new tab)
Devices
iOS, Android, web, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Wear OS
Checked Nov 8, 2026calm.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starter programs
7 Days of Calm, then 21 Days of Calm
Checked Nov 8, 2026calm.com(opens source in a new tab)
Breathing tool
60-second Breathe Bubble
Checked Nov 8, 2026calm.com(opens source in a new tab)
4. Headspace
Best for: Beginners who want structured courses and a tidy app, and students on the cheap plan
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web
55.9
score / 100
Why switch from Glorify
Structured daily meditation and sleep courses for anyone who wants the routine without the faith framing.
Pros
Structured beginner courses starting from Basics
Sleep, focus music and movement sessions in one app
Family plan for six and a low-cost student plan
14-day free trial on the yearly plan
Cons
Little free content without a subscription
App increasingly promotes coaching and therapy services
Courses can feel basic for experienced meditators
Visit Headspace Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.357
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Headspace a good Glorify alternative?
Verified facts
6 of 6 verified
Free trial
14 days
Checked Nov 8, 2026headspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
Family plan
$99.99 a year for up to 6 people
Checked Nov 8, 2026headspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
Student plan
$9.99/yr for verified students
Checked Nov 8, 2026headspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
Minimum age
18+, with limited exceptions
Checked Nov 8, 2026headspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
Owner
Part of Sword
Checked Nov 8, 2026headspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
Student discount
$9.99 a year for verified students
Checked Nov 8, 2026headspace.com(opens source in a new tab)
5. Insight Timer
Best for: People who want a large free library and a flexible timer without paying for a subscription
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web
54.5
score / 100
Why switch from Glorify
Huge free library that includes Christian prayer and contemplative tracks, with no subscription needed.
Pros
Most of a 200,000+ track library is free
Thousands of teachers across many styles and traditions
Customisable timer for unguided sessions
Live events and community groups
Cons
Quality varies widely between teachers
Size makes it hard to find a clear starting path
Courses and offline listening need Member Plus
Visit Insight Timer Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.353
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Insight Timer a good Glorify alternative?
Verified facts
8 of 8 verified
Free content
200,000+ tracks, mostly free
Checked Nov 8, 2026insighttimer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Paid tier
Member Plus, $59.99/yr
Checked Nov 8, 2026insighttimer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Teachers
18,000+
Checked Nov 8, 2026insighttimer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Paid features
Courses, advanced journaling, offline listening
Checked Nov 8, 2026insighttimer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Company
Insight Network Inc.
Checked Nov 8, 2026insighttimer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$9.99 a month (MemberPlus)
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.insighttimer.com(opens source in a new tab)
MemberPlus annual plan
$59.99 a year
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.insighttimer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.insighttimer.com(opens source in a new tab)
6. YouVersion Bible App
Best for: Everyday readers and church groups who want a free Bible with plans, audio and offline reading
FreeiOS, Android, Web
51.2
score / 100
Why switch from Glorify
Free devotional reading plans and verse of the day without a subscription.
Pros
Completely free with no ads or paid tier
Very wide choice of translations and languages
Reading plans, prayers and shared plans with friends
Offline reading and audio Bibles
Cons
Few in-depth study tools such as commentaries or Greek and Hebrew lookups
Requires an account for syncing notes and social features
Plans and content lean toward a devotional, evangelical style
Visit YouVersion Bible App Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.341
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is YouVersion Bible App a good Glorify alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Price
Free
Checked Nov 8, 2026youversion.com(opens source in a new tab)
Bible versions
3,500 versions in 2,300 languages
Checked Nov 8, 2026youversion.com(opens source in a new tab)
Offline mode
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026youversion.com(opens source in a new tab)
Installs
700 million+
Checked Nov 8, 2026youversion.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Glorify alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Glorify alternative for most people

Hallow

Catholic prayer and meditation app with a large audio library, if you want guided prayer.

Best Glorify alternative for a free option

YouVersion Bible App

Free devotional reading plans and verse of the day without a subscription.

Best Glorify alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Abide

Christian meditations and Bible sleep stories with a free audio Bible included.

Best Glorify alternative for iPhone and Android

Calm

Secular meditation and sleep app if you want breathing and sleep content without the faith focus.

Best Glorify alternative for working in the browser

Headspace

Structured daily meditation and sleep courses for anyone who wants the routine without the faith framing.

Glorify alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Glorify?

Hallow ranks first right now. Catholic prayer and meditation app with a large audio library, if you want guided prayer. Abide and Calm follow it in our ranking.

Glorify vs Hallow: what's the difference?

Both Glorify and Hallow are free with paid plans. Only Hallow runs on Web.

Is Glorify free?

Glorify is free with paid plans.

How much do Glorify alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Glorify alternatives: Hallow, $9.99/month or $69.99/year (US); Abide, $39.99/year; Calm, $79.99/yr after a 7-day free trial; Headspace, $99.99 a year for up to 6 people; Insight Timer, $9.99 a month (MemberPlus). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Glorify?

Yes. Hallow (free plan + paid), Abide (free plan + paid), Calm (free plan + paid) and Headspace (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Glorify?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Glorify?

The complaints we hear most: much of the content needs the premium subscription; not a study tool: no commentaries or translation comparison; mobile only.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Glorify, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.

Top picks

Quick comparison

1. HallowTop pick

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

2. Abide

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

3. Calm

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

4. Headspace

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

5. Insight Timer

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

6. YouVersion Bible App

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

The best Glorify alternative for…

Best Glorify alternative for most people

Best Glorify alternative for a free option

Best Glorify alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Best Glorify alternative for iPhone and Android

Best Glorify alternative for working in the browser

Glorify alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Glorify?

Glorify vs Hallow: what's the difference?

Is Glorify free?

How much do Glorify alternatives cost?

Is there a free alternative to Glorify?

Is there an open-source alternative to Glorify?

Why do people switch from Glorify?

How is this list ranked?