# Bowls - Tibetan Singing Bowls — user reviews > 271 indexed App Store user reviews of Bowls by Oceanhouse Media, rated 4.80/5 from 1,159 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowls-tibetan-singing-bowls/id309501173/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowls-tibetan-singing-bowls/id309501173.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 978 · 4★ 122 · 3★ 36 · 2★ 10 · 1★ 13 ## What do users think of Bowls? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🎶 Authentic Tibetan bowl sounds - 👍 Easy to use interface - 💤 Calming and relaxing experience - 🎨 Beautiful visual design - 🎯 Accurate representation of real bowls **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes or compatibility issues - ⏱️ Cumbersome navigation between bowls - 🔊 Volume or sound quality issues - 💰 Concerns over pricing or value **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on launch or during use - Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions - Inconsistent or unreliable sound playback **Most requested features** - Record and playback functionality - Meditation timer or preset options - More bowl/instrument variety - Background music or ambient sounds - Ability to adjust bowl notes or tones ## Newest reviews (15 of 271) ### 4/5 — Hz? *2023-10-02, version 2.2.1* Good app only problem I find with it is, it doesn’t tell what frequency each bowl is at all and that not really any good if you don’t know how many hz you are working with… ### 3/5 — Stereo problems *2020-10-09* Les sons sont mono ce qui est un gros défaut pour une application dont les sons sont censés être issue de bols avec des dispersions d’onde dans l’air très spatiales... de plus ils devraient avoir plus de sensitivité lorsque le doigt tourne autour du bol **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We will share your thoughts with our development team for consideration in future updates. ### 3/5 — Great app, but should be free *2020-09-04, version 2.2.1* I love the sounds, the bowls sound Authentic and relaxing, it’s simple enough for you to just relax and enjoy overall but the app is a little cumbersome or outdated. Considering you are paying, The resolution is for older devices so you don’t benefit from the bigger screen on iPhone 11. It creates a problem that’s a little annoying to swipe between bowls, there is a small gap around the bowl that allows you to swipe but sometimes you just end up pressing on the current bowl or awkward swiping between. I also don’t understand that you are paying for this app but it still has advertisements popping up (for other apps they offer), because of this and a lack of additional features it doesn’t feel like an app I’d pay for. And finally, while I think it’s great you can record your own, I think it would also be great to access a list of presets for those that just wish to sit back and listen. Overall for what you pay it’s a little lacking unfortunately. ### 2/5 — Requires update *2019-03-12, version 2.2.1* Basic settings interface. Don’t allow airplay to HomePod or other airplay compatible device. Need to swipe to change bowls. Why you don’t put all on the same screen? ### 5/5 — Love it! *2018-07-23, version 2.2* Just like the real thing... I can even feel vibrations through my earphones ### 5/5 — Relaxing *2018-03-13, version 2.2* I have had this app for years. I use it to meditate or calm down when my bowls are not with me. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2018-02-25, version 2.2* I have had this singing bowl app for many years and it is truly one of the few apps that I would not want to live without on my phone. Completely worth the price ### 2/5 — Bowls *2018-01-14, version 2.2* Very nice app ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2017-11-28, version 2.2* Love making music with this app. Very meditative and relaxing. ### 5/5 — A great substitute for the real thing. *2017-11-06, version 2.2* These singing bowls are great to have when you’re not at home with your bowls and you need to re-center. I have also used them at home before. This app has many bowls and cymbals whereas I have only 2 bowls at home. They are a great substitute for the real thing. ### 3/5 — Recording *2017-11-04, version 2.2* Recording doesn't always work. It should offer recordings where the chimes ring every two or five minutes etc. We should have more variety of bowls to choose from. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Wonderful *2017-09-17, version 2.2* Great App, wish there were more of such apps available. ### 5/5 — Wow *2017-07-12, version 2.1* Next best to the real thing! I love the extras on the side the gong bell and cymbals! ### 3/5 — Great app *2017-06-24, version 2.1* This is a really great app. Simple but nice . Would be 5 stars if there was an option to turn off the introduction sound when you start the app for the first time. It makes it REALLY awkward in performance. Please add this option or disable it folks!! ### 3/5 — Useful for individual but not in the class *2017-06-18, version 2.1* I'm a yoga teacher and I tried this app once in my group meditation class. The sound wasn't loud enough to vibrant through the entire room. I had My phone connect the studio's large speakers. Even I turned the speakers volume up to a point I could hear the speakers hum. It still not loud enough. I hope the developer can somehow make the app sounds louder. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Wha? *2025-03-19, version 2.2.1* One ding. That’s all you get. ### 1/5 — Crap App *2022-03-13, version 2.2.1* Never works properly. Stops when it feels like it, i.e. in the middle of trying to meditate or any other time. Spent more time trying to get it to work than actually meditating with it. Big waste of money. Total garbage. There should be a minus rating so I can give this – 5 stars. ### 1/5 — Directions *2020-10-18, version 2.2.1* Are there directions as to how to use it? ### 1/5 — Disappointed!!!! *2020-03-28, version 2.2.1* Doesn’t work. No sound when tapping any of the instruments on iPhone or iPad. Worked initially, then stopped working. Tried all options suggested, without success. ### 1/5 — Wrong Price *2018-11-26, version 2.2.1* I haven’t opened the app yet because I’m trying to figure out how it’s listed for $1.99, yet I was charged $3.99. I took a picture of the app in the store on my mom’s iPhone just in case I made a mistake, but I didn’t! I have the proof now and will be seeking a refund. I would NOT trust this app developer, and I’m upset I did. I know $2 isn’t a big difference, but it’s a matter of right and wrong. I’m disappointed and I haven’t even used the program. What a scam! ### 1/5 — Whoops! *2015-10-29, version 2.0* App is crashing on launch with latest iOS update. ### 1/5 — Tibetan Bowls *2015-10-28, version 2.0* I have loved the app for years but it will not work on my Apple 6.😣 ### 1/5 — Not Compatible *2015-10-25, version 2.0* App force closes when I download then open the app. This app doesn't seem to be compatible with iOS 9.1 iPhone 6 Plus. Please Fix ASAP. Will give 5 stars. ### 1/5 — Crashing *2015-10-25, version 2.0* Won't open just crashes 😞 Love this app before but crashing all the time. Can't use it now. ### 1/5 — Very disappointed! *2015-10-01, version 2.0* Unable to launch the app. Also, unable to get support from the developer. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — This Was a Great Idea by a Good *2024-04-07, version 2.2.1* I’m going out for the yoyo ### 5/5 — Juste génial. *2023-06-10* Incontournable pour se détendre méditer ou simplement s’endormir. Excellente qualité sonore, très agréable à regarder. ### 5/5 — Love this app *2020-07-08, version 2.2.1* Very simple and peaceful. Easy to learn and enjoy. Have it on my iPhone and iPad both. ### 5/5 — 癒される♬ *2020-05-10* クリスタルボールの音色に癒されます👍 お勧め‼️ **Developer response:** Thank you for the 5 star review! ### 5/5 — May I suggest *2019-10-31, version 2.2.1* Love the app! The bowl sounds are very authentic. I would love to see what the note is on each bowl, also would like to have an option of deeper sounding bowls. Like 12”. bowls and deeper. Also it’s less flowing when you have to keep swiping to another page to sound a different bowl, would be better if you could choose the size bowls you want and put them on one page. One last suggestion... would love the option to having a beautiful voice to incorporate with the bowls. I have been to a sound bath where the woman doing the bowls sang with it. That was almost better then the bowl sounds. Thanks ### 5/5 — Great companion tool for meditation *2019-08-10, version 2.2.1* I was kind of skeptical at first of an app imitating Tibetan bowls, but it’s truly good enough. The sounds are accurate and the app is very easy to use. The only complaint I have is I wish there were some default recordings or a randomizer so I wouldn’t have to make my own newbie recording. ### 5/5 — Stryker inTouch Bed *2019-06-17, version 2.2.1* In the event you were hospitalized, and you were in a Stryker inTouch Bed that is commonly found in the ICU critical care setting,,if you were provided the sound the sound therapy that the Stryker inTouch Bed has to offer, then chances are, you remember the Track with the Tibetan singing Bowl, which was one of many works performed by Adam Schumaker!!! This app, reminds me of that Stryker inTouch Bed, because I was in one of those great critical care beds for about one month. The app provided here, is truly an amazing app. I love it!!!!! I think you should add a few more bowls!!! Other than that, this app is a Must have!!! ### 5/5 — Great app *2018-11-13, version 2.2.1* Really like the app. But does it have any benefit like when your in a room with the real singing bowls? ### 5/5 — Amazing *2018-08-12* So creative and fun and useful. Total magic! Thank you for creating such an awesome ap! ### 5/5 — Awesome *2018-07-31, version 2.2.1* Cool app! Nice to have a singing bowl app for when I’m traveling or just outside meditating. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-04.*