Short meditations come with an AI check-in on the paid plan, from £9.99 a month, and the free limit is unknown.
Kenning's take
What it does
Headspace is a meditation and mental wellbeing app with guided meditations, sleep sounds and stories, breathing exercises and courses on stress and anxiety. Its AI companion Ebb chats with members about how they feel and then suggests relevant meditations and exercises from the library; it does not give diagnoses.
- 500+ guided meditations
- sleep tools, sleepcasts and sleep meditations
- stress and anxiety exercises and breathwork
- Ebb AI companion that recommends content (paid plan)
- Apple Watch app
Who it suits. Suits people who want short guided meditations and sleep help, with an AI chat to pick what to do next.
Key facts
- Category
- Health, fitness & wellbeing
- Made by
- Headspace, Inc.
- Based in
- United States (Santa Monica, California address on Google Play)
- Works on
- iPhone, Android, Web, apple-watch, Mac
- In the UK
- Yes
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Headspace (monthly) | £9.99 | month |
| Headspace (annual) | £74.99 | year |
| Lifetime Subscription | £399.99 | one-off |
Ratings
Reviews and write-ups
- T3 2025-04-09
FAQ
Is Headspace's Ebb free?
No. T3 reports Ebb is part of Headspace's paid subscription; on the UK App Store that is £9.99 a month or £74.99 a year.
Is Ebb available in the UK?
Yes. Headspace added Ebb to its UK app in April 2025.
Does Ebb give medical advice?
No. Ebb does not diagnose; it talks through how the user feels and recommends meditations and exercises.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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