Hallow alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

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

Top picks

Best overall
Insight Timer
Starting price: $9.99 a month (MemberPlus)
Best free option
Calm
Yearly price (web): $79.99/yr after a 7-day free trial

Common reasons people leave Hallow: much of the library sits behind a paid subscription, and content is centred on Catholic tradition, less suited to other faiths or secular users. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Hallow, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Insight Timer currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Insight Timer	Free plan + paid	$9.99 a month (MemberPlus)	No	iOS, Android, Web	8 of 8	64.8
2	Calm	Free plan + paid	$79.99/yr after a 7-day free trial	No	iOS, Android, Web	5 of 5	61.8
3	Headspace	Free plan + paid	$99.99 a year for up to 6 people	No	iOS, Android, Web	6 of 6	59.4
4	YouVersion Bible App	Free	—	No	iOS, Android, Web	4 of 4	56.8
5	Glorify	Free plan + paid	—	No	iOS, Android	4 of 4	42.3
6	Abide	Free plan + paid	$39.99/year	No	iOS, Android	4 of 4	42.3

1. Insight TimerTop pick
Best for: People who want a large free library and a flexible timer without paying for a subscription
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web
64.8
score / 100
Why switch from Hallow
Huge free library that includes Christian meditations alongside other traditions.
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 ×0.387
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 Insight Timer a good Hallow 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)
2. 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
61.8
score / 100
Why switch from Hallow
Secular meditation and sleep stories with a polished app, if faith content isn't required.
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 Compare with Hallow Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
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 Hallow 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)
3. Headspace
Best for: Beginners who want structured courses and a tidy app, and students on the cheap plan
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web
59.4
score / 100
Why switch from Hallow
Structured secular meditation courses for stress and sleep, for users wanting a non-religious routine.
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 Compare with Hallow Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
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 Hallow 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)
4. YouVersion Bible App
Best for: Everyday readers and church groups who want a free Bible with plans, audio and offline reading
FreeiOS, Android, Web
56.8
score / 100
Why switch from Hallow
Free Bible app with reading plans and devotionals across many translations, no subscription needed.
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 ×0.360
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 Hallow 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)
5. Glorify
Best for: Christians who want a short guided daily devotional with meditation and worship music in one app
Free plan + paidiOS, Android
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from Hallow
Daily devotional routine with meditations and worship music for non-Catholic Christians.
Pros
Daily quote, passage and devotional make an easy routine
Combines meditations, sleep stories and worship playlists
Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese
Cons
Much of the content needs the premium subscription
Not a study tool: no commentaries or translation comparison
Mobile only
Visit Glorify Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
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 Glorify a good Hallow alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Downloads
20M+
Checked Nov 8, 2026glorify-app.com(opens source in a new tab)
Audio courses
5 to 10-day journeys
Checked Nov 8, 2026glorify-app.com(opens source in a new tab)
Meditation content
Guided meditations and sleep stories
Checked Nov 8, 2026glorify-app.com(opens source in a new tab)
Daily routine
Quote, passage and devotional
Checked Nov 8, 2026glorify-app.com(opens source in a new tab)
6. Abide
Best for: Christians who want Scripture-based meditation and bedtime stories instead of secular mindfulness
Free plan + paidiOS, Android
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from Hallow
Protestant-friendly Christian meditation with biblical sleep stories and a free audio Bible.
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 ×0.312
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 Hallow 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)

The best Hallow alternative for…

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

Best Hallow alternative for most people

Insight Timer

Huge free library that includes Christian meditations alongside other traditions.

Best Hallow alternative for a free option

YouVersion Bible App

Free Bible app with reading plans and devotionals across many translations, no subscription needed.

Best Hallow alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Calm

Secular meditation and sleep stories with a polished app, if faith content isn't required.

Best Hallow alternative for iPhone and Android

Headspace

Structured secular meditation courses for stress and sleep, for users wanting a non-religious routine.

Best Hallow alternative for working in the browser

Insight Timer

Huge free library that includes Christian meditations alongside other traditions.

Hallow alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Hallow?

Insight Timer ranks first right now. Huge free library that includes Christian meditations alongside other traditions. Calm and Headspace follow it in our ranking.

Hallow vs Insight Timer: what's the difference?

Both Hallow and Insight Timer are free with paid plans. Verified prices: Hallow $9.99/month or $69.99/year (US), Insight Timer $9.99 a month (MemberPlus). Both run on iOS, Android and Web.

Is Hallow free?

Hallow is free with paid plans. Free plan: Yes, hundreds of sessions; Starting price: $9.99/month or $69.99/year (US); Family plan: $119.99/year for up to 6 members; Free trial: Yes, on individual plans. Checked on Hallow's own site, November 2026.

How much do Hallow alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Hallow alternatives: Insight Timer, $9.99 a month (MemberPlus); Calm, $79.99/yr after a 7-day free trial; Headspace, $99.99 a year for up to 6 people; Abide, $39.99/year. 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 Hallow?

Yes. Insight Timer (free plan + paid), Calm (free plan + paid), Headspace (free plan + paid) and YouVersion Bible App (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Hallow?

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

Why do people switch from Hallow?

The complaints we hear most: 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.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Hallow, 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. Insight TimerTop pick

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

2. Calm

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

3. Headspace

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

4. YouVersion Bible App

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

5. Glorify

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

6. Abide

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

The best Hallow alternative for…

Best Hallow alternative for most people

Best Hallow alternative for a free option

Best Hallow alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Best Hallow alternative for iPhone and Android

Best Hallow alternative for working in the browser

Hallow alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Hallow?

Hallow vs Insight Timer: what's the difference?

Is Hallow free?

How much do Hallow alternatives cost?

Is there a free alternative to Hallow?

Is there an open-source alternative to Hallow?

Why do people switch from Hallow?

How is this list ranked?