# Glimmer: Candle Meditation — Guided Candlelight Meditation

> Simple, free guided meditation app with a visual candle timer. (iPhone/iPad app by Jacob Brumm.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glimmer-candle-meditation/id6765947219 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jacob Brumm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883391604)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-12
- Data updated: 2026-07-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glimmer-candle-meditation/id6765947219/reviews.md

## What is Glimmer?

The simplest, best, free meditation in the world. 

Drag a candle to the length you want to sit. Release. The flame catches. A meditation begins.

That's the whole interface. No tabs, no libraries, no streaks demanding attention, no leaderboards.

HOW IT WORKS

Drag the candle up. The further you pull, the longer the session — the app snaps to 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, or 60 minutes. Release the candle. The flame ignites and a guided meditation begins automatically. The candle burns down in real time as the audio plays. When the wax runs out, a single bell rings, and you're done.

WHAT'S INSIDE

• Guided meditations across multiple lengths and traditions — pointing-out instructions in the non-dual tradition, breath anchoring, body settling, and more.
• Each meditation is hand-written. We add a few each month, slowly.
• Voice rendering by ElevenLabs Voice Design. A slow, unhurried delivery in the tradition of the great nature documentaries.
• Multiple visual themes for the candle.
• Favorites — heart any meditation to save it for later.
• Streaks and total minutes tracked locally so you can see your practice grow over time.

WHAT GLIMMER DOESN'T DO

• No accounts. No login. No email required.
• No ads. Ever.
• No subscription. The app is genuinely free.
• No notifications guilting you about a missed day.
• No analytics, no tracking, no third-party SDKs.

PRIVACY

Glimmer collects nothing about you. Your stats and favorites are stored locally on your phone — they never reach a server. The only network requests are anonymous downloads of meditation audio files. See the full privacy policy linked from this page.

WHO IT'S FOR

Anyone who wants a meditation timer that gets out of the way. Equally suited to beginners (the candle alone is calming to watch) and experienced practitioners (the longer guided sits support deeper practice).

QUESTIONS, BUGS, REQUESTS

jbrumm@berkeley.edu

A small, slow project. Built with care. Thank you for trying it.

## Key features

- Visual candle timer for session length
- Guided meditations with various styles
- Hand-written meditation scripts
- Customizable candle visual themes
- Local storage for stats and favorites
- No ads or subscriptions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Keep Glimmer running | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glimmer-candle-meditation/id6765947219/reviews.md

### 5/5 — BEST Meditation 🔥❤️

*2026-05-13*

By far the best free meditation app

## Frequently asked questions about Glimmer

### Does Glimmer have ads?

No, Glimmer is completely ad-free. The app explicitly states 'No ads. Ever.' and is designed to provide an uninterrupted meditation experience.

### How do I set the meditation length in Glimmer?

To set the meditation length, simply drag the candle upwards. The app snaps to predefined durations such as 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, or 60 minutes. Releasing the candle initiates the session.

### What types of guided meditations are available in Glimmer?

Glimmer offers guided meditations focusing on various traditions, including non-dual pointing-out instructions, breath anchoring, and body settling. New meditations are added slowly each month.

### Is Glimmer free to use?

Yes, Glimmer is genuinely free. The app explicitly states 'No subscription. The app is genuinely free.' and does not require any payment to access its features.

### Does Glimmer require an account or login?

No, Glimmer does not require an account, login, or email. All your stats and favorites are stored locally on your phone, ensuring complete privacy.

### What devices is Glimmer available on?

Glimmer is available on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS platforms.

### How often is Glimmer updated?

Glimmer was last updated on May 12, 2026, with version 1.0. The developer describes it as a 'small, slow project,' suggesting updates may be infrequent but made with care.

### What is the age rating for Glimmer?

Glimmer has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and adults alike, with no mature content.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-05-12

No release notes.

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All apps by Jacob Brumm: https://appshunter.io/developer/1883391604

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*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 2026-07-11.*