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Calm vs Balance: catalog facts
Calm	Balance
Freemium Can be tried for free, with the full library in a paid subscription.	Freemium Can be tried for free; the homepage does not list full pricing.
Android, iOS	Android, iOS
Large library of guided meditations and sleep content Soundscapes for relaxing or falling asleep	Sessions adapt to daily answers about goals and mood Covers sleep, stress, focus and mood
Much of the content requires a paid subscription Proprietary service that needs an account	Pricing beyond the free trial is not stated on the homepage Personalization relies on sharing information with the app
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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