# Relax & Rest Guided Meditation

> Health & Fitness

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id354176883](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id354176883)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id354176883`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Meditation Oasis
- **Category:** Health & Fitness
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (924 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.5
- **Last updated:** 2021-02-13
- **First published:** 2010-02-09
- **Size:** 87 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/relax-rest-guided-meditation/id354176883)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://meditationoasis.com/about/privacy-policy](http://meditationoasis.com/about/privacy-policy)

## Description

Relax & Rest Guided Meditation from Meditation Oasis offers three guided sessions designed to fit any schedule: Breath Awareness (5 minutes), Deep Rest (13 minutes), and Whole Body Relaxation (24 minutes). Each session can be listened to with or without music or nature sounds, and you can tailor how long the music or sounds play after the guided portion. No prior meditation experience is required.

Created by Mary Maddux and Richard Maddux of Meditation Oasis, this app provides stress relief, better sleep, and simple steps to relaxation. It includes three music tracks and five nature sounds, separate volume controls for voice and background, easy-to-follow instructions, and direct support links. It was recognized by Healthline as a Best Sleep App (2014) and Best Anxiety App (2014).

## Rankings

- #56,048 — Overall
- #54 — rest

## Review summary

Users repeatedly praise Relax & Rest for its soothing narrator, simple ad-free design, and strong customization, making it effective for sleep, stress relief, and routine use over years. The biggest recurring complaint is dissatisfaction with changes to the music and soundscape, which some find less soothing. A few notes about update-related playback quirks exist, but overall it remains a reliable, affordable go-to meditation app that prioritizes ease of use and a calming listening experience.

### Pros

- The narrator’s voice is soothing and calming, helping with sleep and reducing stress.
- The app has a simple, ad-free interface that’s easy to use.
- Great customization options, including adjustable volume for voice and music and adjustable timers/sessions.
- Longstanding reliability and durability—users report years of use with consistent results.
- No ads and perceived value; users appreciate a straightforward meditation experience without subscriptions.

### Cons

- Dislike of changes to the music and soundscape/format; some users find the newer audio less soothing.

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