Soul retreat launches on Meta Quest 3 and 3S with free tier and Plus subscription

Soul retreat, a VR meditation app from Edinburgh-based Soul retreat Labs, is now available on Meta Quest 3 and 3S. The app is free to start; an optional Plus subscription unlocks the full environment library, hands-free voice navigation, and deeper personalization at $6.99/month, $34.99/year, or $69.99 as a one-time lifetime purchase.

A captured Highland glen environment inside Soul retreat

The app uses on-location 360-degree capture to recreate natural settings including beaches, lochs, and Highland glens. The studio's proprietary approach, called "grounded presence," is designed to maintain 6DoF comfort in seated or standing positions. At launch, ten environments are available; the free tier includes two fixed environments plus one that rotates weekly.

Guided meditations adapt over time based on user check-ins, goals, and stated preferences. A personal mindfulness guide retains those preferences across sessions and offers structured courses targeting stress relief, sleep, and focus. Navigation supports hand tracking and optional voice commands. When a hand is placed on the stomach, the app uses hand-position biofeedback alongside music to encourage resonance breathing at approximately six breaths per minute.

Night sky breathing visualization with star animations

In a self-reported private beta with 100 participants, 85% said they felt more relaxed after sessions, and most continued using the app after 30 days. Soul retreat Labs notes this was not a clinical study. The app was developed with advisory input from wellbeing experts; user preferences are stored on-device, voice input is not retained, and users can delete their data in-app.

Hand tracking navigation in a Soul retreat session

Soul retreat is available now on the Meta Quest Store. More information and email updates are available at the official Soul retreat website.