Most meditation apps don't actually teach meditation.

We evaluate meditation apps against real mindfulness teaching standards so you can see which ones support a genuine practice.

8 Domains

A–F Grades

AI Analysis

Why this exists

Most meditation apps are built for engagement, not authentic practice.

So people think they're learning meditation, but often they're not.

Alaya brings real teaching standards into the digital world.

Built on the MBI:TAC framework

The gold standard for assessing mindfulness teaching quality, adapted for digital apps.

Read the Research

Understanding the MBI:TAC framework

The gold standard for assessing mindfulness-based teaching quality

Why Alaya?

How the Alaya Evaluator adapts MBI:TAC for digital mindfulness apps

Methodology & Limitations

Important context for interpreting evaluations

See how popular
meditation apps actually score

Grades are based on alignment with mindfulness teaching standards, not popularity or downloads.

Each score reflects how well the app supports structured, authentic mindfulness practice.

Who this is for

For individuals

Find an app that actually supports your mindfulness practice

For teachers

Recommend tools that align with real mindfulness teaching

For developers

Understand how your app aligns with real mindfulness standards and where it can improve

Evaluate an app

Full breakdown across all 8 domains, including scoring, strengths, and areas for improvement.

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Evidence-based assessment powered by real mindfulness standards

App Name *

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Developer (optional)

Specify if multiple apps share the same name

Official Website (optional)

AI will prioritise this for accurate pricing, teachers & features.

Context for AI (optional)

Correct AI misconceptions before they happen.

App Screenshots (Optional)

Click to upload screenshots — helps the AI see what's inside the app

Upload screenshots of the app's home screen, teacher profiles, pricing page, etc.

How scoring works

Each app is evaluated across 8 domains based on established mindfulness teaching standards.

Each domain is scored individually, then combined into a final grade from A to F.

How we evaluate apps

Research quality is assessed and each domain is scored mathematically based on specific criteria.

Choose the right meditation app

Don't guess. Use evidence-based evaluations grounded in real mindfulness teaching standards.