MeditationPal

Name: MeditationPal
Rating: 4.9 (14 reviews)
Author: ElevenApril

Paste a link — a podcast episode, a talk, a course recording — and it becomes a calm, distraction-free meditation player. Or import your own audio files. No account, no ads, and Premium is a one-time purchase.

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Inside MeditationPal

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Our Story

The idea for MeditationPal came from a simple wish: a meditation companion that doesn't try to sell you a content library, track your behavior, or flood you with notifications.

Many people already have the audio they love to meditate with — guided sessions from a teacher they trust, retreat recordings, a body scan from a course they took years ago, a favorite podcast. What they're missing is a beautiful, tranquil place to play it.

That's what MeditationPal is. Paste a link from a podcast, a video page or a direct audio file and the title and author are filled in for you, or import audio from Files. Organize sessions into playlists, layer calming sounds beneath any track, and take a minute for guided breathing when you need it.

After each session you can jot down what you noticed in a private practice journal — or skip it. Sessions can be saved to Apple Health as Mindful Minutes, and reminders arrive only at the times you choose.

You can try MeditationPal for free. If it becomes part of your routine, Premium is a single one-time purchase — not a subscription — that removes every limit.

🧘 Who It's For

Meditators who have their own audio and just need a good player, people who finished a course and want to keep returning to its sessions, and anyone who meditates with podcasts, talks or recordings. It doesn't come with a built-in library of guided meditations — it's the serene home for the audio you already have.

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Features

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Paste a Link, Get a Player

Paste a link from a podcast, a video page or a direct audio file — the title and author are filled in for you. Or import audio from Files. Playback continues with the screen locked, with artwork on the Lock Screen.

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Playlists

Organize sessions by purpose — a morning playlist, an evening wind-down, a focus set, a body scan collection. Long-press and drag to put them in order, or reorder your whole library by hand.

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Layer Calming Sounds

Add rain, ocean, forest, fire or wind beneath any track and set each one's volume. Or open the Soundscape mixer on its own, with an optional timer, when you just want to unwind.

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Guided Breathing

Box, 4-7-8 and resonant breathing with a slow, breathing circle and gentle haptics — a minute of stillness whenever you need it.

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Practice Journal & Journey

After each session, jot down what you noticed and how you feel — or skip it. Your Journey page shows your practice on a calendar, and sessions can be saved to Apple Health as Mindful Minutes.

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Widgets & Siri

Home Screen widgets show your streak, today's minutes and your week, or take you straight back to a recent track. Ask Siri to play a track, start a breathing exercise, or tell you how much you've meditated this week.

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Private by Design

No account, no ads, no analytics or tracking. Your library, sessions and journal sync between your devices through your own iCloud — never through our servers — and you can export a full backup at any time.

How MeditationPal Works

Bring Your Audio

Paste a link to a podcast episode, a video page or an audio file, or import audio from Files.

Organize It

Group sessions into playlists for each part of your day and drag them into the order you want.

Meditate

Press play, add rain, ocean, forest, fire or wind underneath if you like, and let it keep playing with the screen locked.

Reflect

Jot a note in your practice journal, see your practice on the Journey calendar, and save the session to Apple Health if you choose.

Frequently Asked Questions

🧘 About MeditationPal

Q: What is MeditationPal?

A: MeditationPal is a calm, ad-free meditation player for the audio you already have. Paste a link to a podcast episode, a video page or an audio file, or import audio from Files, then organize it into playlists, layer calming sounds beneath it, practice guided breathing and keep a private practice journal.

Q: Is MeditationPal free?

A: It's free to try, with up to 3 of your own tracks, 3 sessions a month, 10 journal entries and 1 playlist. Premium is a single one-time purchase — not a subscription — that removes every limit and adds alternate app icons and backgrounds. There are no ads.

Q: Does it come with guided meditations?

A: No. MeditationPal doesn't come with content — it's a player for the audio you already have. If you're a beginner looking for a built-in library of guided meditations, it isn't the right app for you.

Q: What devices does it support?

A: iPhone and iPad with iOS 18.0 or later.

🎵 Audio & Playback

Q: What can I play?

A: Paste a link from a podcast, a video page or a direct audio file — the title and author are filled in for you — or import audio files from Files.

Q: Which calming sounds can I add?

A: Rain, ocean, forest, fire and wind. Layer them beneath any track and set each one's volume, or open the Soundscape mixer on its own with an optional timer.

Q: Does it play in the background?

A: Yes. Your audio keeps playing with the screen locked, with artwork on the Lock Screen.

❤️ Practice & Health

Q: How does Apple Health work with it?

A: Sessions can be saved to Apple Health as Mindful Minutes, with your permission.

Q: Can I see my meditation history?

A: Yes. Your Journey page shows your practice on a calendar, achievements celebrate your consistency, and Home Screen widgets show your streak, today's minutes and your week.

Q: Are there breathing exercises?

A: Yes — Box, 4-7-8 and resonant breathing, with a slow, breathing circle and gentle haptics. You can also ask Siri to start one.

🔒 Data & Privacy

Q: Where is my data stored?

A: On your device. Your library, sessions and journal sync between your devices through your own iCloud — never through our servers — and you can export a full backup file at any time.

Q: Does MeditationPal track me?

A: No. There is no account, no analytics, no tracking and no advertising in the app.

☎️ Technical Support

Q: How do I contact support?

A: Email us at support@elevenapril.com. You can also use in-app feedback: Settings → Feedback & Support.

Q: Audio isn't playing?

A: Make sure your device is not in Silent Mode and that your volume is turned up. If a pasted link won't play, try importing the audio file from Files instead.

🎨 Customization

Q: Can I change the app appearance?

A: Yes. MeditationPal supports Light, Dark, and Auto (follow system) appearance modes. Every track gets its own soft, generated cover, or you can pick a photo of your own. Premium adds alternate app icons and backgrounds.

Q: Can I organize my audio library?

A: Yes. You can pin favorite tracks, group sessions into playlists, and long-press to drag playlists — or your whole library — into the order you want.

Terms & Privacy

🔒 Privacy First

No account, no analytics, no tracking. Your data stays on your device and syncs only through your own iCloud — we never receive your meditation history.

📱 Device Requirements

iOS 18.0 or higher required. Works on iPhone and iPad. Background audio playback and Apple Health integration supported.

💚 Free to Try, Pay Once

No ads and no subscription. The free version includes 3 of your own tracks, 3 sessions a month, 10 journal entries and 1 playlist; Premium is a single one-time purchase that removes every limit.