Life can be unpredictable, overwhelming, and just plain difficult. It’s often hard to find balance and easy to lose focus. Mindfulness meditation can help.Anyone can practice mindfulness meditation — no app required. However, a quality meditation app can help people who are new to the practice reframe their mindset and build healthier habits. We talked to seven experts, researched 29 meditation apps, and tested 19 of them. We found that Insight Timer offers the best overall experience.With its expansive free library, this easy-to-navigate app includes guided meditations, podcast episodes, yoga instruction, and music tracks. A welcoming beginners course helps newcomers get started.