# Inner Garden — a retreat of serenity

> Interactive meditation app where virtual gardens grow with user focus. (iPhone/iPad app by 力 杨.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inner-garden/id1349689573 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [力 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193597128)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Productivity
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 47 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 293 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2018-07-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inner-garden/id1349689573/reviews.md

## What is Inner Garden?

12 peaceful experiences brought to life just by your gaze.

Inner Garden requires a deep focus of attention. As your concentration increases, it rejuvenates in a full bloom. From there you can practice an unguided meditation, or experience a serene solitude, as well as find your inner peace in the hustle and bustle of the big city. 

Guidance:
- Hold device facing yourself
- Stay relaxed and motionless
- Gaze into your garden 

Notice:
- Please keep a distance from the screen
- Make sure you have sufficient lighting
- Please do not talk

* Inner Garden uses front-facing camera for face tracking only.

## Key features

- 12 peaceful experiences
- Interactive garden growth
- Unguided meditation
- Serene solitude
- Face tracking for focus

## Recent user reviews (10 of 47)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inner-garden/id1349689573/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Einzigartig wundervoll

*2025-03-14, version 1.2*

Eine der wenigen Apps die ich über Jahre behalten habe. Auch wenn sie nicht mehr supportet wird funktioniert das Entspannungserlebnis im japanischen Flair tadellos. Es bleibt eine meiner Lieblinge und die minimalistische Atmosphäre ist in den Weiten des AppStore etwas außergewöhnliches. Ein Herzstück

### 5/5 — Heavenly garden!

*2023-06-24, version 1.2*

I love to use this whenever I needed to slow down and pause. The sounds paired with the graphics are just so amazing, it feels like I’m being transported to a different world altogether.

### 5/5 — 很神奇

*2022-06-09, version 1.2*

原本以為只是聽音樂凝視圖片，讓心安靜，後來測試互動效果，真的不專注，畫面就會靜止，但持續凝視，進到畫面意境裡，心就漸漸打開了，原本心煩氣躁的都安定下來了，好棒的軟體，很簡單就能靜心，特別來留言鼓勵你們喔！

### 4/5 — Rilassante

*2021-01-29, version 1.2*

Quando hai bisogno di un attimo per allontanare le nubi e ritrovare la calma…
Mi piace quest’app. Non è essenziale ma raggiunge lo scopo che si prefigge ed effettivamente se non distogli lo sguardo, qualcosa si anima sullo schermo e dentro di te. Well done!

### 3/5 — 沒有更新

*2021-01-26, version 1.2*

IOS更新到最新版後會出現程式開不起來的問題，麻煩請快點改善！！！

### 1/5 — I don’t understand why this is priced.

*2020-07-30, version 1.2*

I’ve stared at the screen too much too often that my eyes hurt staring for almost an hour but nothing happened! It’s just that darned leaf! There’s not even a single review or video walkthrough and the developer edited the reviews before me so the mkst recent was 2 years ago. What a quack.

### 3/5 — Allow audio to play when phone is silenced

*2020-06-16, version 1.2*

Can you allow the audio to play even when my phone is on silent? I keep forgetting to turn my phone on silent after using the app and it ends up being really disruptive when I fall asleep. Also if the audio would keep playing if my screen is off that would be great because it drains battery like no tomorrow. Thank you

### 2/5 — Nothing happens?

*2020-06-10, version 1.2*

Nothing happens after I hold still. It says keep a distance from the phone and no matter how long I wait while holding the phone at a distance and look at the screen, nothing happens

### 5/5 — 아이패드에서 더 잘 작동하는 명상앱(후기)

*2019-12-21, version 1.2*

앱스토어 스토리를 보고 고민없이 구입하였으나 도무지 아이폰에선 튜토리얼(주시하시오) 다음으로 넘어가지 않길래 속았구나 싶어 삭제했던 앱입니다. 

우연히 아이패드(미니5)에 다시 설치하고나니 무슨 일이 있었냐는듯 바로 애니메이션이 실행되어 깜짝 놀랐습니다. 아마 아이폰은 화면이 작다보니 글씨를 보려고 얼굴을 가까이 댔기에 주시 기능이 정상적으로 작동하지 않았던 것 같습니다. 

이 명상앱은 디지털 세상 안에 절도있지만 재치있는 영상, 조용한 사운드로 명상의 새로운 접근법을 제시하는 듯 합니다. 너무나 잘 만들었고, 휴식이 필요한 순간에 유용하게 쓰겠습니다!

### 5/5 — Wunderschön

*2019-09-27, version 1.2*

Ich liebe den Moment der Entspannung, den diese App mir gibt. Mir gefallen die Naturgeräusche, wenn dann die Musik einsetzt und die Dinge wie von Geisterhand zu schweben anfangen. Aber lasse ja nicht nach in deiner Konzentration, sonst ist der Zauber sofort vorbei. 
Wunderschön gemacht, vielen Dank an die Entwickler. Ich würde mich freuen, wenn noch mehr dazukommt.

## Frequently asked questions about Inner Garden

### What does Inner Garden do?

Inner Garden provides 12 peaceful, interactive experiences that come to life as you focus your attention. It allows for unguided meditation, serene solitude, and finding inner peace through a unique visual feedback system.

### How does the app track my focus?

The app uses the front-facing camera for face tracking. By holding the device facing yourself, staying relaxed and motionless, and gazing into your garden, your concentration is measured and reflected in the garden's growth.

### Is Inner Garden free to use?

Yes, Inner Garden is a free application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a completely uninterrupted experience.

### What are the requirements for using Inner Garden?

To use Inner Garden effectively, you need to hold the device facing yourself, remain relaxed and motionless, and gaze into your garden. Ensure sufficient lighting and maintain a distance from the screen. Avoid talking during the experience.

### What are the main benefits of using Inner Garden?

The app promotes inner peace and serenity by encouraging focused attention. It serves as a tool for unguided meditation and finding moments of calm and solitude, especially useful in busy environments.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2018-08-22

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Fixes and enlarges the screen size of main menu

### 1.1 — 2018-07-28

- Please update to at least iOS 11 in order to correctly launch the app thanks :)
- Fixes a UI mistakes in iPad version
- Improves the stability

### 1.0 — 2018-06-28

No release notes.

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All apps by 力 杨: https://appshunter.io/developer/1193597128

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