What is Centered?
Centered is an iPhone affirmations app. You type or say what is going on, and Centered writes a short stack of affirmations for that exact moment and reads them back in a calm, human-sounding voice. It also has a new guided session every week, SOS sessions for hard minutes, short meditations, widgets and Lock Screen wallpapers.
Is Centered free?
Yes, you can use Centered for free. The free plan includes:
- Write one stack a week, and replay it any time
- This week's new guided session
- One library session a day
- Unlimited SOS sessions
- Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, and three wallpapers
No account is needed to start.
How much does Centered+ cost?
Centered+ is $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year in the US, with a 7-day free trial for eligible Apple IDs. It lets you write every day and unlocks the full library, every soundscape, every past weekly session and every wallpaper.
How is Centered different from other affirmation apps?
Most affirmation apps show the same general quotes to everyone. Centered writes lines for what you are going through right now, like a big presentation tomorrow or a hard conversation tonight, and reads them aloud in a calm voice. There are no celebrity sleep stories, no quote feeds and no streaks to lose.
Can Centered help with anxiety or sleep?
Many people use Centered when they feel anxious, overwhelmed or cannot sleep. SOS sessions for panic, anxiety, anger, overwhelm, shame and sleep are always free, and a breathing exercise is one tap from the home screen. Centered is for reflection, not therapy or crisis care. If you are in danger, contact local emergency services. In the United States you can call or text 988.
Can I put my affirmation on my Lock Screen or Home Screen?
Yes. Turn any line into a cut-paper wallpaper for your Lock Screen, or add the Centered widget to your Home Screen or Lock Screen for a new line each morning.
What do I need to use Centered?
An iPhone running iOS 17 or later. Centered is in English.
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