Glideophone: Singing Bowls

Glideophone: Singing Bowls

Draw a healing sound bath

1 ratings
1 review
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 16, 2026
  • July 20, 2026

Features

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Create immersive soundscapes by drawing loops on your screen. This app synthesizes unique tones live, allowing you to layer up to five bowls for a dynamic, evolving sound bath perfect for relaxation and meditation.

✓Draw loops to create tones
✓Layer up to 5 bowls
✓Morph timbre by dragging bowls
✓Synthesized live tones
✓Meditative modes and scales
✓Gentle haptic feedback
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What's New in Glideophone

1.3

July 20, 2026

The screen now stays awake while the bowl is sounding, so it won't dim or lock during a session.

User reviews

Unique Take on Musical Bowls

I find myself wishing that there was a “cancel” button to stop all sounds, and I’m trying to figure out a little bit of the interface, but this is a very enjoyable app overall! One potential use of the grid would be to have the ability to bend pitch, or to increase/decrease the volume of the bowls one traces. I know that’s unnatural for bowls to do, but it would put an interesting perspective on a centuries-old instrument! But that’s the Western musician in me, I know! Thanks for putting this out!
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FAQ

Does Glideophone have ads?

No, Glideophone is completely ad-free. It runs entirely on your device without requiring a network connection, ensuring an uninterrupted experience.

Can I use Glideophone for meditation?

Yes, Glideophone is designed to create calm soundscapes ideal for meditation and relaxation. You can draw slow sound baths to help you focus or unwind.

What musical experience do I need to use Glideophone?

No musical experience is necessary. You simply draw a line or loop on the screen, and the app generates the sound. There are no notes to read or complex setups required.

How is Glideophone similar to a real singing bowl?

Similar to a real singing bowl, your finger movement around the screen creates the sound. You can hold, stack, and reshape each tone, much like manipulating a real bowl with a mallet.

Does Glideophone work offline?

Yes, Glideophone works entirely offline. All sounds are synthesized live on your device, and no network connection is needed to play or create.

What are the different sound modes in Glideophone?

Glideophone is tuned to Asian pentatonic and meditative modes, including Hirajoshi, Kumoi, Sakura, Iwato, Insen, and Malkauns, with smooth transitions between them.

How many bowls can I stack in Glideophone?

You can stack up to 5 bowls simultaneously to build a slow, living chord. This allows for the creation of rich, evolving sound baths.

What devices is Glideophone available on?

Glideophone is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed for touch-based interaction on these platforms.