A minimal alternative to Calm.
Looking for a Calm alternative? Start with a guided practice or a nature sound. Oat brings simple controls, a minimal player and clear membership options to a few quiet minutes.
China reference: ¥48/year · ¥108 lifetime
Free download with in-app purchases
Simple controls. Minimal design. An affordable way to begin.
Simple controls
Choose your content, set a duration and start playback. Make room for a practice that fits today.
Minimal interface
A player focused on listening, with playback, timing and sound controls around your session.
Affordable options
Choose monthly, annual or one-time lifetime access to fit how you want to pay.
Compare what matters to your practice
Calm offers Sleep Stories, meditation and music. Oat gives you clear starting points for Voice, Sound and Travel Meditation, with a focus on choosing what you want to hear and beginning at your own pace.
| What matters | Calm | Oat Meditation |
|---|---|---|
| Getting started | Guided meditation, Sleep Stories and music. | Choose Voice, Sound or Travel Meditation, set a duration and play. |
| Sound and guidance | Nature soundscapes, sleep music and narrated stories. | Guidance, environmental audio and music; adjustable layers in travel scenes. |
| Daily use | Start with bedtime listening or a daily meditation. | Choose content for today and practise in a minimal player. |
| Free and paid access | Free content and Premium content; locked items indicate paid access. | Free download. China reference: ¥8/month, ¥48/year, ¥108 lifetime. |
Choose for the way you practise
Why choose Oat
You value easy controls and a minimal interface, want guidance and nature sounds, and prefer clear subscription or lifetime options.
When Calm may fit better
Keep Calm in mind if Sleep Stories, a particular narrator or its existing content library are central to your routine.
Clear prices. Your choice of plan.
China App Store reference · CNY
Monthly
¥8/month
Renews monthly
Annual
¥48/year
Billed yearly · ¥4/month equivalent
Lifetime
¥108one-time
One purchase, no automatic renewal
China App Store reference: ¥8/month, ¥48/year, or ¥108 for lifetime access. The annual plan is billed once per year and renews automatically; ¥4/month is its annual equivalent, not a monthly offer. Lifetime is a one-time purchase.
These are China storefront prices in CNY, not prices for every region. Check your purchase screen for current local prices and benefits.
Prices checked · See China App Store purchase prices
Before you download
Can Oat be an alternative to Calm?
You value easy controls and a minimal interface, want guidance and nature sounds, and prefer clear subscription or lifetime options.
Keep Calm in mind if Sleep Stories, a particular narrator or its existing content library are central to your routine.
Which devices can I use?
Oat is made for iPhone and iPad. Check the App Store listing for compatible devices, system requirements and availability in your region.
How do subscriptions and lifetime access differ?
Monthly and annual memberships renew automatically and can be managed in your Apple account’s subscription settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase without automatic renewal.
Which guidance languages are available?
Guided audio is available in Chinese, English, Japanese, Thai and Arabic. The interface has six languages; Traditional Chinese uses Chinese audio.
Official sources and review dates
Prepared by the Oat Meditation team. Official sources and review dates are listed below.
Features are based on official public descriptions. Prices, content and benefits can vary by region and version; check the current purchase screen.