The honest guide to
mental wellness apps.
Brain training, focus, sleep, and meditation apps — tested rigorously and reviewed without hype.
Every recommendation is built on a minimum of fourteen days of hands-on testing, scored against a standardized five-point framework.
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- 01 Scientific basis Weighted 25%
- 02 Personalization Weighted 25%
- 03 Engagement & retention Weighted 20%
- 04 Price-to-value Weighted 20%
- 05 Platform availability Weighted 10%