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Balance vs Waking Up: catalog facts
Balance	Waking Up
Freemium Can be tried for free; the homepage does not list full pricing.	Paid Paid membership with a seven-day free trial and money-back guarantee.
Android, iOS	Web
Sessions adapt to daily answers about goals and mood Covers sleep, stress, focus and mood	Courses and series from several meditation teachers Conversations exploring the ideas behind the practice
Pricing beyond the free trial is not stated on the homepage Personalization relies on sharing information with the app	Requires a paid membership after the trial Focus on philosophy may not suit those wanting quick relaxation only
Downloadable app	Hosted service
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 24, 2026

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