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

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