# iZen Garden 3

> Digital Zen garden simulator with customizable elements and meditation soundtracks. (iPhone/iPad app by Jiva DeVoe.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/izen-garden-3/id364384280 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jiva DeVoe](https://appshunter.io/developer/283287118)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.14/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 167 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2010-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-07-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/izen-garden-3/id364384280/reviews.md

## What is iZen Garden 3?

For less than the price of a latte, iZen Garden™ gives you all the peace and tranquility of a beautiful Zen Garden without the sandy mess! Choose from 100s of objects, plants and creatures to place in your garden, then rake the sand. 

Now Universal.  iZen Garden is available for iPhone and iPad in a single app bundle.  One price gets you both platforms.
New audio track, "Merced River" featuring the sounds of the Yosemite valley.

** Selected as one of the "500 Best Apps in the World" by the Sunday Times of London. **

** TOP PICK! Featured in O'Reilly's "Best iPhone Apps" **

** As Featured on iPhones in Apple store displays! **

** Editor's Choice by ItaliaMac **

** Selected as one of the Best 100 Apps by iLounge.com 2 years running! **

The tradition of the Zen Garden goes back nearly a thousand years in Japanese and asian culture. iZen Garden brings this beautiful artform to your iPhone or iPod Touch.

Choose from over 100 different types of stones, shells, fossils and plants to place in your garden and then use your finger to “rake” the sand into intricate abstract patterns. All while listening to the soothing sounds of one of our 9 built-in meditation soundtracks. 

iZen Garden™ is perfect for long meetings, train rides, or meditation practice. It helps you to center your mind, relax your psyche and relieve your stress.

iZen Garden™ was chosen as a staff favorite it's first week in the App Store.  Listen to what others have said:

"The best by far... a true rarity: it’s an app that we continue to enjoy many months after the initial purchase." - iLounge

"Out of all the Zen Garden applications, this is clearly the most thorough and precise, and the system is clear-cut." - iPhone Alley

Features:

 * 100 different stones, seashells, fossils and plants, all professionally photographed from real objects and beautifully rendered to place in your garden.
 * Add fluttering and resting butterflies to your garden which will fly around from place to place.
 * Rotate, scale, and move the objects to place them using a pinch gesture with your fingers.
 * Four different colors of sand, from beach white, to volcanic black.
 * Nine different soothing ambient soundtracks to help still your mind while you tend your garden. Relax to the gentle lapping of ocean waves at your feet, the quiet solitude of a forest, or the soft twinkling of bells and wind chimes.
 * Completely customizable rake with variable width and depth settings.
 * "Daily Zen" a daily Zen saying or Koan is presented when you enter your garden.
 * Save your design to your camera roll by holding the Home button and pressing the lock button.
 * Built-in documentation and help system makes using the app a breeze.
 * To access the Information Screen double tap anywhere on the sand, or touch the "i" button.
 * Meditation Timer. Create your garden and then sit in quiet contemplation until the timer finishes and brings you back with a gentle ringing of a bell.
 * Sleep Timer. Puts your phone to sleep after a set period of time so you can listen to the relaxation sounds to fall asleep without worrying about your battery dying.
 * Share your garden and your Daily Zen on Twitter, Email, or through your film roll. Includes beautiful themes that frame your garden artfully with different trays and handmade papers.
 * Save multiple gardens and recall them at any time to continue to tend and change them.

And now, with the re-release of iZen Garden, we're offering on-going updates with new objects, new ambiance, and more!

See what everyone is talking about, buy iZen Garden™ today!!

A monthly subscription to iZen Garden is a doorway to daily zen, and greater peace and happiness.

End user license agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Hundreds of objects, plants, and creatures
- Customizable sand raking
- Nine ambient meditation soundtracks
- Meditation and sleep timers
- Daily Zen sayings
- Save garden designs

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/izen-garden-3/id364384280/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Please update!

*2018-06-02*

I miss using this app

**Developer response:** We just did! Come get the new bits!

### 2/5 — No longer compatible with ios 11.  Please update....

*2018-04-05*

Beautiful app and great tomsoothe but now no longer works at all.  Very disappointed...

### 1/5 — No update doesn’t work

*2018-01-08*

Does not work on new iOS update. It was a great app, I am sad that it no longer works

### 5/5 — Highly recommend

*2015-12-29*

I have this app on my iPad. I use it daily as a part of my zen practice. I highly recommend it. There is only one very small drawback for which I will not take away a star. The flying butterflies only fly in the lower left corner. I would like to see them fly over the whole garden. If you are looking for a tranquility garden in this electronic age, I urge you to get this app.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much! I think you’ll find the latest version has some great improvements to the butterflies.

### 5/5 — Superb

*2014-08-19*

I love this app. I have the iPod version, too.  In the evenings, I look forward to sitting and tending my various gardens. It is very calming after chasing my two kiddos around all day. The quality of the images is spectacular. PLEASE update to add more amazing images. Thank you for this wonderful app.

**Developer response:** What a lovely review thank you! We’ll be releasing a lot more garden objects for you to place soon.

### 5/5 — Great! But maybe more critters (turtle or koi pond would be great for an update!!!!!!!)

*2013-04-20*

I LOVE IT. They did a great job, it's very cool and relaxing. Its also fun to mess around with even when your not making a garden, but I do make many gardens. The sounds are perfect too. They have fountains and bonsai trees and butterfly's that can move around your garden (or stay still if you'd like) for those that are complaining of the raking lines not being clear enough, there is a way to make the depth of the rake lines deeper (the environment category) ***the only thing i would LOVE is more critters beside butterflies (maybe a turtle or koi pond)*** but I like it so much I want to make a real one of my own in addition to the iPad version.

**Developer response:** I LOVE The turtle idea. For sure soon!

### 5/5 — Relaxing, needs updates

*2011-12-13*

This app really is relaxing, no joke. But the object slide sometimes goes clear, and it shuts down without me pushing the big button on my iPad. As my job is very stressful, when I come home I hunt for my iPad and play this app. It just gets frustrating when the object slide goes clear. :)

### 5/5 — Very Relaxing

*2011-11-06*

I have greatly enjoyed this app finding it, at least for me, a wonderful blend of simplicity and profundity.  It has all I need for what meditation I use it for, and is easy to navigate and fun to explore.  So far,I have not had any technical problems.

### 2/5 — Disappointed

*2011-09-04*

I was really disappointed getting this app.  I expected a LOT more especially for the high price.  Honestly, this app looks like it was designed by a guy.  A utilitarian guy.  This app is not pretty.  It's just plain.  

I get that zen is supposed to be simple.  But then you are better off just staying with the free version.  

What I would have liked:  more flowers... where are roses, daisies, daffodils, and lilacs?  All you get are an orchid and some plain flowers and not many choices (there are about 10 generic flowers).  Oh, yeah, you get a lot of cactus choices... whoopee.... 

Also where are the crystals?  Red, diamond (crystal rainbow), blue, green?  Gemstones..... where are the beautiful objects?  

This app is just really plain......... too plain.....

### 5/5 — A Wonderful App

*2011-05-03*

A very wonderful app indeed! Like to play with the garden arrangement when I feel down and especially angry! It help to calm me! Hope to have even more different garden items though. Thanks team! Keep it up and add more items!

## Frequently asked questions about iZen Garden 3

### What is iZen Garden 3?

iZen Garden 3 is a digital Zen garden simulator that allows users to create and customize their own tranquil garden spaces. It offers a variety of objects, plants, and sand raking options, accompanied by soothing soundtracks for relaxation and meditation.

### Is iZen Garden 3 free to download?

Yes, iZen Garden 3 is available for free download. It offers a full Zen garden experience without any initial cost to the user.

### What kind of objects can I place in my iZen Garden 3?

You can choose from over 100 different types of stones, seashells, fossils, and plants, all professionally photographed and rendered. You can also add butterflies that flutter around your garden.

### Does iZen Garden 3 have ads?

The provided data does not indicate the presence of advertisements within iZen Garden 3. It is described as a free application.

### Can I use iZen Garden 3 offline?

The description does not explicitly state whether iZen Garden 3 requires an internet connection to function. However, its features like meditation soundtracks and garden creation suggest it can be used offline.

### What platforms is iZen Garden 3 available on?

iZen Garden 3 is a Universal app, meaning it is available for both iPhone and iPad in a single app bundle. This allows users to enjoy the experience on multiple Apple devices.

### How often is iZen Garden 3 updated?

The latest version of iZen Garden 3 is 3.0.1, and it was last updated on March 2, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support and development.

### What is the age rating for iZen Garden 3?

iZen Garden 3 has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for children aged 4 and above, making it accessible for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 3.0.3 — 2026-06-11

Rebuilt from the ground up for the newest iPhone and iPad. Smoother sand, richer visuals, soothing new soundscapes, and full modern-iOS support. Find your calm.

### 3.0.1 — 2026-03-02

* Universal app now runs on iPhone and iPad.
* New audio Track "Merced River"
* New objects 
* New features!
* Updated monthly with more content

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