Leave a Review Ensō | Meditation Timer & Bell
Lovely design
The last thing you want when sitting down to meditate is a distractingly designed app for timing. This one is a pleasure to use and soothing to look at. Using it on an iPod Touch. Pay for it-worth your investment.
A programmable number of bells to start or end would be a nice addition.MarjaBienk
Just the right features
I love this beautiful app. I’ve tried a number of different meditation apps, and this is the best for my needs. The ability to turn-off social features is a plus, as is the ability to play a playlist from music on the device or just sit silently. I suppose it would be easy to use this feature to play a recorded “guided” meditation from any source, if in the correct format. I need to give that a try.
It seems that the timer doesn’t record sessions which end before the originally scheduled time, unless I’ve missed something. If you plan 20 minutes, but sit for only 10, then you get no record of it in the app or in Apple Health. The ability to record an interrupted session would be a welcome addition, as would open-ended sessions. I like to record Tai Chi as “moving meditation.” To do that, the timer would have to allow for an indefinite time. I second Poppy-A-K’s request for a three bell option at the end of a session.
Anyone looking for a simple, elegant meditation timer, should really give it a chance. Well done!Show lessHamlinsw
Keeps me accountable
I’ve had this app for a few years now. I have a regular practice of zazen. This app really helps motivate me to sit everyday because I don’t want to break my streak. It’s easy to use. I love the sound of the bells and the interface. Thank you Ensō!imnotamuffin
Exactly what I wanted
I installed many meditation apps.
This is the only one that met my need for a flexible meditation timer with a simple and beautiful design.dilmamds
Enso is the best!
I have been using Enso for several years, primarily for meditation period timing. I use it both for solo meditation and when I am keeping time for groups. It is subtle, flexible, and allows for either silent or sound signaling of start and finish. The bell sounds are beautiful and substitute nicely when I am in a situation where I don’t have my own bell. Enso also gives the option for a little humor, with the image of meditation kitty at the end of a period.
I also call on the Enso app to assist me with discipline for completing tasks such a writing assignment that I am resisting... I set 20 min writing periods and meditation kitty shows up after 20 minutes to give me a break. Highly recommend this app. Thanks, Enso team!Show lessThanks Enso!
It simply works
It does what it says it will do. It’s simple, which refreshing. It also keeps track of your total meditation time. Lastly, the chime sounds really nice.JACberg
Simple app but the presets are not what I expected
I thought the presets would have made me able to set up “5 minute” or “10 minute” meditation session whenever I wanted. Instead the presets are set for specific times of the day which is not helpful for me because my schedule is not consistent.
I wish I got more bell sounds as well when I upgraded.Show lessseikij
Excellent app for basic needs missing iPhone mute
This is an excellent app for timing and tracking your medication sessions. The drawbacks include a difficult display of the time. That is, the display is dark and cannot be read in a bright room easily. Very nice layout & concept. Also, it would be nice if the app could silence the phone during meditation. I currently put the phone into airplane mode but sometimes I forget.
Well done.Show lessImperial Pint
Long time user
I’ve been meditating everyday for about three years now. This app is great when I want unguided meditation. I’ve never had an issue with it and I enjoy the standard bell. Worth the download! Worth the upgrade for the bells if you want them.Boston st
Great app
Kind of a bummer they haven’t updated in a while, but still holds up! I’ve used this for over a year. It’s great for meditation and just a timer because of the relaxing bell tone.
I would love to see an option to tag specific sessions for different activities.
I don’t think I will get the premium version unless I see an update this year.Show lessAbnonymous
