Mettle: Mental Fitness for Men
Best for: Guys who want a bear-Grylls-branded, subscription-based meditation/breathwork habit built specifically for men.
What is Mettle: Mental Fitness for Men?
Bear Grylls co-founded this one, and that survivalist name does real work here — it's aimed at men who'd never open something branded a wellness app. Inside you get guided meditation, breathwork, mindfulness sessions, hypnosis tracks for sleep, and a section the app calls "mind-hacking" for motivation. Most of the library sits behind a subscription: $17.99 a month, $136.99 a year, or a $250 lifetime buy-in if you're sure this is your thing, after a 14-day free trial. It's a decent nightly wind-down tool and a low-effort way to start a breathing habit. It is not therapy, and it will not do much for someone already in crisis or dealing with something that needs an actual clinician.
Platforms and pricing
- Platforms
- iPhone, Apple Vision
- Pricing
- Free download with in-app purchases: 14-day free trial, then $17.99/month or $136.99/year (intro offer $24.99 seen on listing); one-time lifetime purchase $250 (special offer $99.99 seen on listing).
- Category
- Meditation & sleep apps
Facts checked against the official App Store listing on 2026-07-03. Pricing and features change; if something above is out of date, tell us.