Chilled Mind, an offline meditation app for iPhone from developer Peter Gaffney, is listed as free on the App Store at the time of writing. The tip that pointed us to it, from New Mobile Life, says the app normally costs US $0.99, so the offer saves a small amount, but it also means a meditation timer and a set of nature sounds cost nothing to try.
Neither the App Store page nor the other sources we read give an end date for the free price. That means it could change at any time, so anyone who wants the app should download it now rather than later.
Is Chilled Mind really free right now?
Yes, the App Store listing shows the price as Free, and a French outlet, iPhoneAddict, also lists it as free instead of at its usual price. That outlet notes that the page does not say how long the promotion lasts.
The listing sits in the Health & Fitness category and carries an age rating of 4+. The developer is Peter Gaffney, and the page lists Peter Gaffney as the seller as well.
What does Chilled Mind do?
The developer describes it as a fully offline meditation app. According to the App Store description, it works without Wi-Fi or a data connection, so you can use it on a flight or in a place with no signal. The listed features are:
- Fully offline use, with no internet required
- A meditation timer that tracks your progress
- Natural sounds including forest, beach, waterfall and mountains
- Guided meditation sessions, which the developer calls expertly crafted
- Daily reminders to keep a regular practice
- Personalized meditation plans
- Sleep stories meant to help with restful nights
New Mobile Life summarizes the same set of features and says the app suits both beginners and people who already meditate.
What do you need to run it?
The listing says the app is designed for iPhone and requires iOS 16.4 or later. The download size is listed as 898.4 MB, which is large for an app of this type, so check your free storage before you install it. The size is likely tied to the bundled audio that lets it work offline, although the sources do not say so directly.
The developer’s privacy answers on the page say the app does not collect any data. Apple notes that these answers come from the developer and have not been verified by Apple.
What are the prices?
- Price on the App Store listing now: Free
- Regular price according to New Mobile Life: US $0.99
- End date of the free offer: not stated by any source
Other pages disagree on the normal price. iPhoneAddict says the app is usually priced in euros, and a price tracker we checked shows a higher figure than New Mobile Life. Prices differ by country and over time, so the figure shown in your own App Store is the one that counts. The free price is what matters here, and the App Store listing is the place to confirm it.
Who it suits
Beginners who want a simple start. The app bundles a timer, guided sessions and daily reminders, so a first-time meditator does not need to piece together several tools. Because it costs nothing at the moment, trying it carries little risk.
People who often have no signal. Commuters, travelers and anyone in a place with weak coverage can use it without Wi-Fi or mobile data, which is the main thing the developer promotes.
Anyone who struggles to wind down at night. The nature sounds and sleep stories are aimed at bedtime, so people who like to fall asleep to forest or beach audio may find it useful. The sources do not give details on how long the stories or sounds run.
Readers with a nearly full phone. At 898.4 MB, it takes real space. If your iPhone is short on storage, you may want to clear room first or skip it.
What is still unknown?
The App Store page says the app has not received enough ratings or reviews to show an overview, so there is no public feedback to judge the quality of the audio or the guidance. The sources also do not say how many sounds or sessions are included, whether any features need a paid upgrade, or when the free price ends. The listing shows only two versions, the latest being version 2, so it may be lightly maintained.
How do you get it?
Open the App Store on an iPhone running iOS 16.4 or later, search for Chilled Mind by Peter Gaffney, and check that the price button says Get rather than a price. If it shows a price, the offer has ended in your country. For the full description and the developer’s privacy details, read the official App Store listing before you download.
