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Simply Being Review

Stress and Anxiety
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Credibility

Credibility

2.33 / 5.00

Overall Score: 7/15

Consumer Ratings: 2/2
Proposed Goal: 2/2
Evidence Based Content: 1/1
Software Updates: 1/2
Clinical Input in Development: 1/1
Research on Development Process: 0/1
Efficacy of Other Products: 0/1
Research Independence and Review: 0/2
Research Base: 0/3

Rating Date: August 2020

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User Experince

User Experience

2.77 / 5.00

Engagement: 1.90 Functionality: 3.88 Aesthetics: 2.42 Information: 2.88 Subjective quality score: 1.19 Perceived impact score: 1.79 Rating date: September 2020 Rated by: Queensland University

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Transparency

Transparency

Acceptable

Overall Score: Acceptable

Does the app have a privacy policy?: Yes

Does the privacy policy describe the information storage and sharing procedures related to user entered information OR state that user information is stored locally?: Yes

Does the privacy policy state that the app/server encrypts OR de-identifies the entered data OR state that user information is stored locally?: Yes

Does the app provide the option of a pin entry or log-in process to view and enter user data?: Yes

Does the privacy policy state whether or not users can delete entered information OR state that user information is stored locally?: Yes

Does the privacy policy state whether or not users can edit entered information OR state that user information is stored locally?: Yes

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Simply Being is a voice-guided meditation app. Users can customize the length of tracks and background music and sounds. Meditations range from 5 to 30 minutes long. Users can also listen to nature sounds or have them play in the background for a set amount of time.

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Technical Details

Available for: Requires iOS 7.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Requires Android 7.7.
Developer: Meditation Oasis
Type of Treatment: Mindfulness
Targeted Conditions: Stress and Anxiety
Target Audience: Not Specified
Designed to be used in conjunction with a professional? No
Languages Available: English
Cost: $1.99
Get it on: Apple App Store, Google Play

Research on this App

There is no direct scientific research on the effectiveness of Simply Being

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How Mindfulness Works

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