Leave a Review Meditation, Zazen, Yoga Timer
Why does a simple meditation timer need weekly updates….
I don’t know if the App Store requires them to do it but it honestly sketches me out how often this app needs to update. It’s literally just a timer with some stats saved.7fast9furiouso
A Friend
This is a lovely companion to a lot of hard work. It is gentle and playful in conversations of both sound and settings. Give it some time to adjust to you and I think you’ll find it a lovely travel companion. Thank you. CheersBakerpark
Replaced by subscription-based app
This app is buggy (meditation time randomly changes, UX not updated for a the latest iOS) and no longer supported by the developer. It’s been replaced by Nameste, which has similar functionality, but has a $10/yr subscription cost.versusgoliath
Developer Response
I'm sorry to hear you're not happy with Samsara. Please note that Samsara is still under active development. If the meditation time changes randomly, then please make sure you have gestures disabled in the settings view. That is most likely the issue. Please reach out to me so I can better understand what isn't working for you. I'm here to help.Doesn’t work with the screen off
Nearly perfect but the timer does run when the screen is off.WilhelmSupreme
Allows background sound!
I’ve tried a half dozen similar meditation timer apps. This is the ONLY ONE which allows background audio from a totally different app to keep running when it plays a bell sound. (Context: I have a separate white noise generator running) All the other timer apps “grab control” of all audio and silence everything happening in order to play their bell.
Thanks for playing well with other apps!Show lessBenjor
Difficult to set time
I really like the simplicity of this app, nothing but a timer and related info. My only criticism is the way you set the timer. Scrolling around a circle is incredibly difficult. I constantly find myself stopping on the time I want, only for a slight twitch of my finger as I lift it to nudge the time forward or back. A simple menu, while maybe less aesthetically pleasing , would be far easier!Show lessDeusExLibrus
Not too simple, not too complex
I have tried several meditation timers. Some of them were just too complicated, and I spent my attention fussing with settings instead of meditating. Samsara is just right -- it has every feature I need, but no superfluous distractions. Also, there is no "online community" ( huge distraction in a competitor's app).
I particularly like Samsara's graphic: a circular arc that gradually completes to a full circle. In addition to being elegant, it lets me see how much time is left without putting on my glasses.
Update: the problem I have with Samsara now is that it uses a lot of power. Since I started meditating more, I find that Samsara is using more of my battery than any other app!Show lessskyrider1416
Developer Response
Thanks for your feedback, skyrider1416. The issue you describe has been addressed in the latest release. Samsara should no longer drain your phone's battery as much as did previous version did. I hope you like it.One small issue
This is my favorite meditation timer, but there is one thing I would change. Instead of having to set the reminder bell, most other timers have the reminders automatically set.Wavelydavely
Keeps getting better!
This app works great and is very simple and minimal. It has great tone sounds. I've been using this one for years and haven’t had any regrets. The developer is very responsive at making the app better based on user input.mhold3
Beautiful. I’ve been using Samsara for years
This has been my go-to app for my meditation practice for years. It is sleek, beautiful, and to the point!Cowabunga Steve
