Synopsis of the App: INSCAPE: Meditation & Sleep is a guided meditation, relaxation and sleep app covering a variety of topics.
Price and Platform: Free and Premium upgrade. Apple only (Android coming soon).
RDN Score: 5/5
Pros
Intuitive and user-friendly design makes it easy to navigate the app and access content with ease.
Starts with a “How can we help?” assessment to identify your most pressing needs and personalize the experience.
Sessions range from five to 85 minutes.
Users can explore a variety of sessions including improving sleep, anxiety relief, overcoming fears, calming activities, boosting creativity or focus, improving relationships, reducing stress or commuting.
Start a course such as “28 Days to Healthy Sleep,” which provides calming soundscapes and nightly reflection.
Offers daily playlists and session recommendations based on how the app is used.
Track progress with the app’s streaks and mindfulness minutes.
Hold yourself accountable by sharing progress with friends and family.
Includes a relaxing introductory tutorial for “onboarding”.
Works with the iPhone’s Do Not Disturb feature to avoid meditation interruptions.
Set reminders to practice daily sessions without forgetting.
Test out the premium version with a free seven-day trial.
Cons
Only available on the iPhone at the time of this review.
The free version has limited meditation sessions and visualization exercises. You’ll need to upgrade to get new content added each month.
INSCAPE is rated ages 4+ but the content appears more suitable for adults.
Bottom Line: With a comprehensive list of session topics, INSCAPE: Meditation & Sleep is a solid choice for meditation and relaxation for adults at different life stages.
Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD, is based in Atlanta and specializes in culinary nutrition, communications and consulting. She blogs at marisamoore.com. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
Synopsis of the App: INSCAPE: Meditation & Sleep is a guided meditation, relaxation and sleep app covering a variety of topics.
