Meditation Apps · Review
Guru Review
A meditation app from Telepathic, Inc. — rated 4.4 stars by 17,952 App Store users.
App Store rating
4.4 / 5 (17,952 ratings)
Starting price
Free (in-app purchases vary)
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
iOS · iPadOS
Developer
Telepathic, Inc.
Launched
2021
Our verdict
Guru holds a solid 4.4-star average across 17,952 App Store ratings and ranks #55 in App Store search results for "meditation". This is a data-driven review compiled from its store listing, pricing, and user-rating profile — we have not yet completed hands-on testing, and a full editorial review is planned.
Data-driven review: this page is compiled from App Store data — the app’s real rating average and count, pricing, search ranking, and the developer’s published description (quoted, not paraphrased). We have not yet hands-on tested this app; a full editorial review is planned. Our hands-on-tested picks are marked throughout. Unsponsored, no affiliate influence.
Guru is Telepathic, Inc.'s entry in the meditation app space, and users rate it highly: a solid 4.4-star average across 17,952 App Store ratings.
Its App Store listing describes it this way: “Guru creates a unique, personalized wind-down routine to help you relax, fall asleep, and stay asleep every night.” As with all listings, that is the developer's own framing — useful for understanding what the app aims to be.
This review is compiled from App Store data — the rating profile, pricing, ranking, and the developer's published description — rather than hands-on testing. We flag that openly: it tells you what the data supports, and our full editorial review will go deeper.
Pros & cons
What we like
- A solid 4.4-star average across 17,952 App Store ratings — real users rate it well.
- Free to download, so trying it costs nothing.
- Ranks #55 in App Store search for "meditation" — genuine visibility in its category.
- Large rating base (17,952) makes the star average statistically meaningful.
What we don’t
- We have not yet hands-on tested this app — this review reflects store data, not editorial experience.
- Like most free wellness apps, expect in-app subscription offers; check current pricing before committing.
- Less editorial coverage and independent review than category leaders like Calm.
Best for / avoid if
Best for
- →People browsing beyond the big names in the meditation app category
- →Users who weigh real App Store ratings heavily (4.4 stars, 17,952 ratings)
- →Anyone who wants to try options at no cost
Avoid if
- →You want a deeply vetted, hands-on-tested pick — see our editorial reviews of Calm, Headspace, Insight Timer
- →You need clinical or therapeutic support — no consumer app provides that
Pricing
Download
Free
Free to install from the App Store.
In-app purchases
Varies
Many apps in this category offer optional subscriptions — check the App Store listing for current in-app pricing.
What Guru is
Guru is a meditation app for iOS by Telepathic, Inc., first released in 2021.
In the developer's words: “Guru creates a unique, personalized wind-down routine to help you relax, fall asleep, and stay asleep every night.”
Where Guru sits in the category
By the numbers: a solid 4.4-star average across 17,952 App Store ratings, ranking #55 in App Store search for "meditation". That makes it an established app with a substantial user base.
Store ratings are not the whole story — they skew positive across this category — but a large sample at 4.4 stars is a meaningful signal that existing users find it does what it promises.
What the listing emphasizes
“Guru creates a unique, personalized wind-down routine to help you relax, fall asleep, and stay asleep every night.” — that is the pitch, in the developer's own words.
We quote the listing rather than paraphrase it so you can judge the developer's claims for yourself. Our hands-on editorial review, when published, will test those claims.
Where Guru falls behind
Editorial vetting. Unlike Calm or Headspace, we have not yet tested Guru hands-on.
Transparency of in-app pricing. App Store listings often reveal subscription costs only after download — check the in-app purchases section of the listing.
Brand ecosystem. The category leaders pair their apps with large content teams and published research; smaller apps rarely match that depth.
Guru vs. the category leaders
The meditation app category is anchored by Calm, Headspace, Insight Timer — all of which we have reviewed editorially, hands-on.
Guru's case rests on its user-rating profile (4.4 stars, 17,952 ratings) and its free download. The leaders' case rests on vetted content depth and track record.
A sensible approach: read our editorial reviews of the leaders first, and try Guru for free if its specific angle appeals — App Store ratings this numerous usually mean the core experience delivers.
Bottom line
Guru earns a solid 4.4-star average across 17,952 App Store ratings — real users like it. Until our hands-on review lands, treat this page as an honest data profile: strong signals, store-verified facts, and clearly marked limits.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Guru free?+
Guru is free to download. Like most apps in this category it may offer in-app subscriptions — check the in-app purchases section of its App Store listing for current pricing.
How is Guru rated?+
It holds a 4.4-star average across 17,952 ratings on the US App Store — an established app with a substantial user base.
Who makes Guru?+
Telepathic, Inc., who released it in 2021. The App Store listing links to the developer's site and privacy policy.
Is this a hands-on review?+
Not yet — this review is compiled from App Store data: ratings, pricing, search ranking, and the developer's published description. A full editorial review is planned. For hands-on-tested picks in this category, see our reviews of Calm, Headspace, Insight Timer.
A note on mental health: apps and online services can support wellbeing, but they are not a substitute for professional care. If you are struggling, a licensed professional can help — and if you are in crisis, contact your local emergency number or, in the US, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).
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