Does not currently track their meditation practice.
Would like to see a variety of meditation options in a meditation app, such as guided meditations for specific topics like anxiety or stress. Additionally if the app could track progress and provide feedback.
Needs something to remind to meditate daily. Additionally provide different types of meditation, and allow progress tracking.
Nice-to-have features include progress tracking, a variety of meditation types, and the ability to set reminders.
Doesn't currently track meditation practice.
Insights
Progress Tracking + Visual Tracker
Does not think social features are not important for a meditation app.
A question forum for linking people within the same community is considered a valuable social feature.
Has participated in a guided meditation course and found it helpful to have a teacher to answer questions.
Insights
Accountability + Share-ability + Companionship + Forum
Concerned that the app may not work as well as it claims to. Does not want to waste time and money on an app that won't help.
Is willing to pay for a meditation app if it provides in-depth guided meditation. She would prefer a one-time payment to subscriptions and but is still willing to pay up to £5 per month.
"It's not that I enjoy using them, it's that they're there for convenience". Finds the user interface of MyFitnessPal app not user-friendly but considers it a useful tool to have.
Insights
Affordability + Quality
Prefers audio guidance during meditation.
Does not have a preference for a specific type of meditation but is open to trying different types.
Providing structure and guidance, as well as offering a variety of meditation practices to try.
Has a negative experience with a group guided meditation session during her teenage years.
Would like to see a variety of meditation options in a meditation app, such as guided meditations for specific topics like anxiety or stress. Additionally if the app could track progress and provide feedback.
For research purposes, prefers written guidance. For guided meditation, she prefers audio instructions.
Prefers body scan but is open to trying different types.
Personalised meditation recommendations based on mood or current state of mind.
Prefers visualisation meditation and is not well-informed about other types of meditation.
Guided meditations, a variety of meditation types, and a timer.
"I would prefer audio guidance during meditation, it'll be easier to follow and won't need much attention from my side."
Prefers audio guidance during meditation.
Considers tutorials and literature for beginners as essential features for a meditation app.
Meditation experience is limited to following instructions and listening to meditative nature sounds on YouTube. They have not extensively used any meditation apps.
Insights
Personalisation + Variety of Content + Easy Accessibility
Thinks it is essential for a meditation app to have guided meditations and the ability to customise the duration and background sounds.
Would appreciate customisation options such as colour schemes and different voice guides as nice to have features.
See more customisation options in meditation apps, such as the ability to create personalised meditation programs based on individual goals and preferences.
Insights
Personalisation + Customisation of Content + Filtering
The visual design and user interface are somewhat important to him, but functionality is more important.
Has previously used menstrual cycle tracking apps and appreciates their minimal and easy-to-follow design.
Believes that the user interface design of a meditation app is crucial and directly impacts physiological health by providing visual stimulus.
Thinks visual design and user interface are important factors when choosing a meditation app.
Doesn't like apps that are too complicated to use or have too many features that he doesn't need.
Doesn't have a particular favourite meditation app, but he has tried Headspace and Calm. He enjoyed using them but struggled committing to use them daily.
"Clear my mind after a busy day, work gets quite hectic". Is motivated to start meditating to manage stress and anxiety.
"It's difficult to maintain consistency because I fail at focusing"
Has little experience with meditation apps and has only used them sporadically.
Does not have a set schedule for meditation and tends to give up easily due to difficulty in focusing. They desire a manageable schedule to support consistent practice.
Staying focused and not getting distracted. He also finds it difficult to maintain a consistent practice due to his busy schedule.
Finds it challenging to maintain a consistent practice and to quiet their mind while meditating.
"I struggle with staying consistent in my meditation practice and I think a meditation app could help me with that with reminders to meditate regularly."
Does not have a set schedule for their meditation practice but tries to mediate a few times a week.
Wants to meditate for managing anxiety and depression, and becoming more aware of emotions to be able to calm themselves down.
Has tried meditation apps before, but his experience has been sporadic and inconsistent
Experiences stress when they cannot maintain a solid streak in their meditation practice. She desires personalised meditation timings and notifications to support consistent practice.
Used fitness tracking apps before, but he found them to be too time-consuming to use regularly.
Insights
Notifications + Focus mode
Home Screen
Meditation Challange
Guided Meditation
Unguided Meditation
Mindfulness Excersises
Q&A
Breathing Excersises
Sleep Sounds
Nature Sounds
Music For Relaxation
Journaling
Personalised Playlists
Mindful Eating
Progress Tracking
Inspirational Quotes
Mindful Movement
Live Meditation Session
Widget
Community Forums
Expert Advice
Stress Management Techniqies
Self-care Tips
Time Management Tools
Gratitude Jounrnaling
Visualisation Exercises