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Balance vs Headspace: catalog facts
Balance	Headspace
Freemium Can be tried for free; the homepage does not list full pricing.	Paid Subscription service with a free trial.
Android, iOS	Android, iOS
Sessions adapt to daily answers about goals and mood Covers sleep, stress, focus and mood	Large library of guided meditations and sleep content Content for children and families
Pricing beyond the free trial is not stated on the homepage Personalization relies on sharing information with the app	Requires a paid subscription after the trial Ownership is changing with the Sword acquisition
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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