--- title: "Five Free Apps to Relieve Stress and Support Your Mental Health" locale: "en" language: "en-HK" published: "2020-03-22T04:02:51.000Z" updated: "2026-03-19T21:14:59.197Z" canonical: "https://accordhk.com/blog/five-free-apps-to-relieve-stress-and-support-your-mental-health-362" --- # Five Free Apps to Relieve Stress and Support Your Mental Health In uncertain times, putting mental health first is the best way to look after yourself. Dailyhive introduces five apps that help relieve stress and build healthy habits at home. ## In brief Dailyhive recommends five free apps for relieving stress at home: Headspace and Insight Timer for guided meditation, Booster Buddy for mental health self-care, and Daily Workouts and FitON for exercise. In these uncertain times, the best way to look after yourself is to put your mental health first. The website Dailyhive introduces the following five apps that can help you relieve stress and build healthy daily habits while resting at home. [**Headspace**]() **Free, with in-app purchases** Headspace is one of the long-standing popular apps, offering guided meditation that promotes mental calm and well-being. In response to the global pandemic, Headspace has made some of its paid meditations available to everyone to help them cope with stress. Available for download on the web, Android or iOS. [**Insight Timer**]() **Free, with in-app purchases** One of the largest guided meditation libraries in the world, Insight Timer offers members more than 30,000 recordings for free. Topics include relationships, relief from stress and anxiety, and recovering and healing from grief. Available for download on the web, Android or iOS. [**Booster Buddy**]() Free Booster Buddy is a mental health app developed by researchers at Island Health. You can start each day by choosing one of three cartoon characters. The app includes tips for building coping skills; a calendar that reminds you to take medication and attend appointments; and a self-care habit checklist you can build for times of high stress. You earn game rewards when you complete tasks. Available for download on Android or iOS. [**Daily Workouts**]() Free (the full version costs $18.89) Exercise is good for both body and mind, and Daily Workouts is a good free option. Most of the workouts require no equipment, so they are suitable for home use. Workouts are played at random, and a one-time payment of $18.99 unlocks the full version. Available for download on Android, iOS and Amazon Apps. [**FitON**]() Free Truly a free workout app, with all content open to everyone; only downloading requires payment. You can take classes in the app together with friends and compare each other's progress. You can join free classes according to your personal preferences and fitness goals. Available for download on Android or iOS. Original article URL: https://bit.ly/33BqlL5 ## Frequently asked questions ### Which apps does the article recommend for guided meditation? The article recommends Headspace and Insight Timer. Headspace offers guided meditation for mental calm and well-being, while Insight Timer is one of the world's largest guided meditation libraries with more than 30,000 free recordings. ### Why is Headspace mentioned in connection with the pandemic? Because of the global pandemic, Headspace made some of its paid meditations available to everyone to help them cope with stress. ### What does Booster Buddy offer? Booster Buddy is a free mental health app developed by Island Health researchers. It includes coping-skill tips, a calendar for medication and appointment reminders, a self-care habit checklist, and game rewards for completing tasks. ### Which apps are suggested for exercising at home? Daily Workouts and FitON are suggested. Most Daily Workouts exercises need no equipment, and the full version is a one-time payment. FitON lets you take classes with friends and compare progress.