# Ensō \| Meditation Timer & Bell — user reviews > 276 indexed App Store user reviews of Ensō | Meditation Timer & Bell by Fascinative Labs, rated 4.50/5 from 216 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enso-meditation-timer-and-bell/id840637879/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enso-meditation-timer-and-bell/id840637879.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 170 · 4★ 15 · 3★ 10 · 2★ 10 · 1★ 11 ## What do users think of Ensō | Meditation Timer & Bell? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🌟 Beautiful, simple, and elegant design - ⏱️ Effective meditation timer with interval bells - 📊 Helpful progress tracking and session history - 🔔 High-quality, soothing bell sounds - 🧘‍♀️ Supports focused, unguided meditation - 🆓 Free version with full functionality **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes when trying to change bell settings - 🔒 Lack of app support and unresponsive developers - 🕰️ Maximum meditation time limited to 1 hour - 💰 Paid features like additional bells are expensive - 🔇 Abrupt ending when using background music **Commonly reported bugs** - Timer stops when receiving notifications - Presets not loading correctly into timer screen - Meditation time not recorded if session ends early **Most requested features** - Extend maximum meditation time beyond 1 hour - Add option for multiple ending bells (e.g. triple bell) - Implement Apple Watch app and haptic feedback - Allow saving/loading of custom meditation presets - Improve progress tracking and data visualization ## Newest reviews (20 of 276) ### 4/5 — Why Did You Kill the Cat ? *2026-06-22, version 3.0.0* Excellent app. Truly 5-star. I’ve been using it for years. It’s simple, clean, and well-structured. The redesign is disappointing — a bit clinical and soulless. And I miss the cat that appeared after every meditation session! Bring back the cat! ### 5/5 — Best Mediation Timer *2026-06-19, version 3.0.0* What a treat to see a beautiful reskinning of this, the only meditation app you need. There is no fluff, just a minimalist set of functionality to enable your journey. Thanks for your work guys! ### 5/5 — simple and perfect. *2026-03-27, version 2.2.0* nice design, beautiful sounds, integrates with Health App, and doesn’t try to upsell you anything. Everything you need and nothing you don’t. Love it. ### 3/5 — Crashes when trying to change sounds—but still very good *2026-02-19, version 2.2.0* I really like this simple timer—so nice to set your parameters, then next time you open it, just press “begin.” I used to use Insight Timer, but these days you have to click through pages of money-grabbing bloat. The only problem I have with Ensō is that it crashes whenever I try to change any of the sounds. Otherwise I’d give it 4 or 5 stars. ### 2/5 — crash when change Bell type *2026-02-18, version 2.2.0* crash when change Bell type. it seems lots of people get this problem,please repair ### 2/5 — Problems *2026-02-18, version 2.2.0* There are some good ideas in this app, but major issues as well. Most serious, the app pauses under certain circumstances, eg a reminder goes off. Second the UI is not great. Hard to set the numbers. Dark colours. ### 5/5 — Incredible *2026-02-06, version 2.2.0* I love this app! ### 5/5 — Perfect! *2026-01-13, version 2.2.0* This is simply a perfect app that does exactly what is needed. It deserves more attention and praise ### 5/5 — Very good! *2025-12-08* Good app! Easy, convenient, well designed without useless staff, only the ones you need. Statistics is recorded if you move to a new device properly! Recommend to everyone, who is looking for the meditation app! ### 5/5 — Love the beautiful simplicity *2025-10-26, version 2.2.0* I use this app every day to do my standing meditation. Love the circular timer, the visual simplicity of it. Keep it out there! ### 5/5 — Meditative app for meditation *2025-09-07, version 2.2.0* I have used enso for many years for my morning sits. I love the visual simplicity - from the icon to the time adjuster. There is nothing to distract you or disrupt you calm on your way to the cushion. The optional smiling zen cat at the end is a welcome lighthearted touch. I am leaving Apple for a pixel and was really sad to see I have to get a new meditation app. So I realized it was time to leave a review! Thanks for all the good years! Highly recommend. ### 5/5 — The test of time *2025-08-22, version 2.2.0* I have used this timer for years and years. The intervals keep me on target with my meditation sessions and the chimes are just perfect for my needs and preferences. No problem with sneaking a look at the clock or worrying about the time; it’s all about my practice. ### 3/5 — Mixed feelings about Ensō *2025-08-22, version 2.2.0* This is a nice, simple app that does what it says it will—mostly. However, every time I attempt to change the bell type (Settings>any category>Bell Type), the app immediately crashes and closes. If they ever fix this, I would be more than happy to send some money the developers’ way. ### 5/5 — simple and effective *2025-08-14, version 2.2.0* I love this app. Simple and effective esp for a TM practice. Love the tracking feature. No distractions. Everything you need, nothing you don’t. ### 5/5 — Enso is great! *2025-08-06, version 2.2.0* I have been using this app for a number of years and it is extremely helpful in my meditation practice. I don’t know what I would do without it. Thanks Enso!!! ### 2/5 — Bell stopped after a week and crashes *2025-07-29, version 2.2.0* Always crashes and no longer makes the sounds. When opening bell settings app crashes. Reinstalled etc with no luck. ### 5/5 — Good app for meditation *2025-07-29, version 2.2.0* It’s a good and simple timer- although recently it seems to have not hit the bell - not sure if I am imagining things- but I have been using it for years- there looks to be no update - I would contribute for an update. ### 5/5 — All it needs to be. *2025-07-16, version 2.2.0* This app is simple, calming, and easy to use. Just as it should be. ### 5/5 — The Perfect Meditation Companion That Respects Your Silence *2025-06-22* ENso is a beautifully minimal and powerful app designed for meditators who value silence, stillness—and subtle guidance. What sets it apart is its ability to gently ring a bell at fixed intervals without breaking the flow of your meditation. For someone who prefers meditating with eyes closed and doesn’t want to fidget with timers, this app is a blessing. You can simply set intervals—like 11 minutes, 22 minutes, 33 minutes—and the app will chime softly at each of those marks. The best part? You don’t need to stop or interact with your phone. It continues to guide you without distraction, helping you deepen your stillness while giving you a sense of time. The bell sound itself is incredibly subtle—no jarring tones, just a gentle reminder that time has passed. Whether you wish to end your session or go deeper, you stay in control, without ever needing to open your eyes or disturb your practice. Perfect for anyone serious about their meditation or yogic sadhana, ENso feels like that silent friend sitting beside you, letting you know when it’s time—without ever saying a word. ### 5/5 — Great app, no support? *2025-04-28, version 2.2.0* I love this app so much, it is great to have just a simple timer/ tracker. However, the PRO feature seems to be down, along with their help and support page. I’d love to be able to link this app to my health app! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Stopped Working *2024-12-01* Used to be the best. Stopped working as it wasn’t updated since 4 years. Too bad. ### 1/5 — Gone *2024-04-13, version 2.2.0* Was a great app. No updates in years. App now crashes when trying to change settings. Email address to support no longer valid. Pity. :-( ### 1/5 — Beautiful and simple but no longer works *2023-10-31, version 2.2.0* I used to love this app and used it everyday. Unfortunately, it now crashes when you try to select a bell type. It would be great if the developer fixes this but the last update was 3 yrs ago so I’m guessing he or she has abandoned it. Too bad. It was the best meditation app out there, in my opinion. ### 1/5 — Pro upgrade faulty/no app support *2023-04-01, version 2.2.0* Seems to be no support for this app. Shame because it’s a nice design. I purchased the pro upgrade for the preset functionality of being able to have multiple saved presets. I made a couple presets and the app does not change the settings saved in the presets. Also I wrote a previous review about the purchase of different bell tones being inaccurate. That review is not showing up here. Seems like this project has been abandoned. Sad. ### 1/5 — Broken shopping *2023-03-22* I bought the Japanese temple bell but you guys give me the Meditation gong. I want my money back or the correct sound ### 1/5 — Looks like abandonware *2023-01-19, version 2.2.0* Looks like abandonware. And that’s a shame since it is pretty well featured, just what you need. Pro is a good upgrade for HealthKit integration but DON’T buy the all bells pack, you just get a single belll. ### 1/5 — Useless *2022-12-18, version 2.2.0* No app support - the help website is up for sale. No sound when meditation period starts ends, or at selected interval. The premium version is supposed to allow the setting of a reminder time for meditation, but the time for the reminder is only the time at which you set the reminder and it can’t be edited to a useful time. ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2022-05-15, version 2.2.0* Loved the simple design and the bells, but after 2 days of use the end bell failed to signal the end of my meditation time several times. Bought the Pro, and a bell, but asked for a refund. ### 1/5 — $ for every bell? Really? *2022-03-22, version 2.2.0* I’d pay a few bucks for a good app, but having every separate sound effect come as another purchase is not so calming. ### 1/5 — update needed *2021-09-26, version 2.2.0* Hi, I’ve used Enso for years but recently since updating macOS the timer does not begin where the time ring is set. I reinstalled the app (deleted all my tracked progres!!) and the timer completes the session after zero seconds. I love the app please update soon! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Simple, fit for purpose meditation timer. *2026-08-19, version 3.1.1* I have been using. Ensō for about 3 years. I just wanted a meditation timer with a peaceful gong sound that I could set at whatever time I wanted. Ensō delivers exactly that, and a bit more too, if you want that. I like that it has a set up time, to get ready to meditate before the start gong sounds, and a mid - session gong to keep me focused or let me switch to a different meditation type. Timings of all these fully adjustable. App presentation is clean and easy to learn. Well done! ### 5/5 — Simplicity *2026-08-11, version 3.1.1* The perfect meditation timer for my daily practice - an elegant, minimalist design, completely free of verbiage, graphics and other unnecessary distractions. ### 5/5 — An exceptional meditation app and phenomenal customer service *2026-07-24, version 3.1.1* This is by far the best meditation app I have used and I have tried them all!!! It is ultra streamlined, enjoyable and easy to operate, and customisable to suit my needs. It is such a well built, seamless app that has stayed on my phone for many years as it's one of those apps that functions well with no unnecessary frills but does exactly what I need. When I had a query and contacted the development team, I was pleasantly surprised to receive some of the kindest and most helpful customer service I have ever had the delight of experiencing! They were sweet and extremely generous and kind. I am truly smitten with this app, and now interacting with the team behind it and seeing the care and consideration they pour into their customer service, I am thrilled to continue using this app as the cornerstone of my meditation practice forever. Also, have you seen the benefits of meditation?? Insane. Highly recommend that, AND this app 😉 ❤️ Ruth ### 5/5 — Zazen *2026-07-23, version 3.1.1* Great lightweight app to time my meditation practice. Simple and to the point. Exactly what I want. ### 5/5 — Long time User *2026-07-17, version 3.1.0* I've been using Ensō for years and have always loved its simplicity. Simple, and also fully customizable, from beautiful bell sounds to length of intervals and meditation. This latest update is icing on the cake. ### 5/5 — Excellent Time for Stillness *2026-07-13, version 3.1.0* I have used this app for a couple of years now. It allows me to catch a breather to do nothing. The timer is an excellent tool. Wouldn’t be able to do nothing without it! ### 5/5 — Zazen *2026-07-06, version 3.1.0* Great lightweight app to time my meditation practice. Simple and to the point. Exactly what I want. ### 5/5 — Excellent Meditation App *2026-07-05, version 3.1.0* I’ve been using this meditation app since it came out. It’s very straightforward, no stereotypical graphics of buddhas or lotus flowers, a settings screen for premeditation countdown, total meditation time, interval bells to spark concentration, and end bell. You can purchase additional bells with the whole bell set if you choose. I bought a double Japanese temple bell so I know when the bell signals the end of meditation. You can customise bell choice for beginning, interval and end bells. The bell recordings are excellent! Other options allow for more customisation and some cutesiness. The developer is extremely responsive! Thanks Fascinative. ### 5/5 — Nothing comes close *2026-06-24, version 3.0.0* Best timer ever. Thank you for your generosity ### 5/5 — Love the upgrade! *2026-06-24, version 3.0.0* I’ve been using the app for years, as I love the simplicity. Some of the design and features were starting to look old and not work, so glad it’s had a bit of an update! --- *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 2026-08-22.*