Hallow
Catholic prayer and meditation app with guided prayers, Bible content, music and sleep audio.
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Is Hallow free?
Free plan, plus paid plans
- Starting price:
- $9.99/month or $69.99/year (US)
- Free plan:
- Yes, hundreds of sessions
Checked on Hallow's site Nov 8, 2026
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Insight TimerStarting price: $9.99 a month (MemberPlus)
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HeadspaceCompareFamily plan: $99.99 a year for up to 6 people
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- 5 of 5
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About Hallow
Hallow is a Catholic prayer app that turns traditional devotions into guided audio sessions. It offers the Rosary, daily Gospel readings and reflections, the Examen, Lectio Divina, Bible in a Year and Catechism in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz, Christian meditation, music and sleep stories, plus seasonal prayer challenges that large numbers of users follow together. Parishes and schools can set up community spaces with their own prayer requests and recordings. It was launched at the end of 2018 by Hallow, Inc. and is aimed at Catholics and other Christians who want a daily prayer habit in the style of Calm or Headspace. The app is free to download and has a free version with hundreds of sessions; an optional subscription unlocks the full library, with monthly, annual and family plans and a free trial on individual plans. It runs on iPhone and Android, with a web app for listening in a browser.
Best for: Catholics and Christians who want guided daily prayer, Scripture and faith-based meditation.
Hallow pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)
Each line is quoted from Hallow's own site, with the page it came from.
| Plan or term | What it says | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, hundreds of sessions | Nov 8, 2026 | help.hallow.com |
| Starting price | $9.99/month or $69.99/year (US) | Nov 8, 2026 | help.hallow.com |
| Family plan | $119.99/year for up to 6 members | Nov 8, 2026 | help.hallow.com |
| Free trial | Yes, on individual plans | Nov 8, 2026 | help.hallow.com |
Pros and cons
What works
- 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
Why people leave
- 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
Hallow vs Insight Timer, Calm and Headspace
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| Attribute | Hallow | Insight Timer | Calm | Headspace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Verified price | $9.99/month or $69.99/year (US) | $9.99 a month (MemberPlus) | $79.99/yr after a 7-day free trial | $99.99 a year for up to 6 people |
| Free plan | Yes, hundreds of sessions | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No | No | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No | No | No |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | iOS, Android, Web | iOS, Android, Web | iOS, Android, Web |
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Top Hallow alternatives
See all 6- 1Insight Timer64.8
Huge free library that includes Christian meditations alongside other traditions.
- 2Calm61.8
Secular meditation and sleep stories with a polished app, if faith content isn't required.
- 3Headspace59.4
Structured secular meditation courses for stress and sleep, for users wanting a non-religious routine.
- 4
YouVersion Bible App56.8Free Bible app with reading plans and devotionals across many translations, no subscription needed.
- 5
Glorify42.3Daily devotional routine with meditations and worship music for non-Catholic Christians.
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Hallow: common questions
What is Hallow?
Hallow: Catholic prayer and meditation app with guided prayers, Bible content, music and sleep audio. Best for catholics and Christians who want guided daily prayer, Scripture and faith-based meditation. Available for iOS, Android and Web.
Is Hallow free?
Hallow has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Yes, hundreds of sessions (checked on Hallow's own site).
How much does Hallow cost?
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.
Does Hallow have a free trial or refund?
Free trial: Yes, on individual plans. Source: Hallow's own site.
Is Hallow open source?
No, Hallow is not open source.
What platforms does Hallow run on?
Hallow is available for iOS, Android and Web.
What are the best alternatives to Hallow?
The highest-ranked Hallow alternatives right now are Insight Timer, Calm and Headspace. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
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.