# Meditation Timer Singing Bowls — For Your Moments of Calm

> Meditation timer and gentle alarm using singing bowls and Golden Ratio. (iPhone/iPad app by alphadock technologies GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-singing-bowls/id413369004 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [alphadock technologies GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/413369007)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $1.99)
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 94 App Store ratings · 145 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 209 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), French (France)
- Released: 2011-01-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-singing-bowls/id413369004/reviews.md

## What is Meditation Timer Singing Bowls?

– Sound. Stillness. Resonance. –

For more than 15 years, i-Qi has gently accompanied people into the day and into mindful moments of calm and meditation with the authentic sound of singing bowls.

Together with Olli Hess, authentic, uncompressed recordings of real singing bowls and instruments were created, featuring exceptionally long natural decays. Peter Hess recommends i-Qi in his book "Sound Transformation" – a special honor and recognition.

Creating space.

Space to awaken.
Space for stillness.
Space for yourself.

– Wake Gently –

Let the sounds of real singing bowls guide you softly into the day. Gentle, gradually shortening sound intervals lead your awareness from sleep into wakefulness without harsh alarms or stress.

The waking principle is inspired by the Golden Ratio. Alternatively, you can choose continuous sounds or create your own personalized wake-up compositions.

– Find Your Calm –

Whether for meditation, yoga, or a mindful pause during the day, i-Qi accompanies you with the sounds of authentic singing bowls and instruments.

Combine multiple sounds, adjust their individual volume, and create your own personal soundscape. The exceptionally long natural decays produce rich overtones and create a living, meditative atmosphere.

– Sound Journeys –

Discover Sound Journeys – ever-changing meditative soundscapes.

Random variations in timing and strike intensity let your singing bowls unfold differently every time you listen. Each journey becomes unique, gently preventing the mind from expecting fixed patterns while keeping attention rooted in the present moment.

– Support i-Qi –

For many years, i-Qi has been lovingly crafted and continuously refined. Your voluntary support helps bring new ideas and features to life.

As a thank you, you'll receive access to 10 premium singing bowls with exceptionally long natural decays, as well as Sound Journeys – ever-changing meditative soundscapes that unfold uniquely with every session.

Of course, all existing features of i-Qi remain fully available to everyone.

## Key features

- Gentle awakening with Golden Ratio
- Authentic singing bowl sounds
- Customizable alarm and timer compositions
- Meditation and mindfulness timer
- Individual sound volume control
- Night Dark Screen mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Support | $0.99 | per month |
| Medium Support | $1.99 | per month |
| Large support | $2.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Meditation Timer Singing Bowls?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🌟 Excellent meditation timer
- 🔔 Beautiful, high-quality sounds
- ⏰ Gentle wake-up alarm
- 🧘‍♀️ Helpful for meditation and yoga
- 🎨 Visually pleasing design
- 🔍 Customizable settings

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unreliable alarm function
- 🔀 Issues with order of chimes/timers
- 🔌 Compatibility problems with iOS updates
- 🔍 Lack of advanced settings/features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Chimes/sounds not working consistently
- App crashing or freezing
- Purchased features disappearing

**Most requested features**

- Recurring alarm settings
- More color/theme options
- Ability to edit existing timers
- Integration with health/fitness apps

## Recent user reviews (10 of 145)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meditation-timer-singing-bowls/id413369004/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Spacious resonance

*2026-07-19, version 2.3.6*

I’ve had this app on every iPhone I’ve owned since I first downloaded it on a new iPhone 7. After all these years it’s still one of my favorites. Beautifully crafted, intuitive interface, and clear tones that ring true. The love of and in the work done here is apparent. My deep thanks to the developer. 🙂🪷🙏🏼

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2026-07-02, version 2.3.6*

I use the meditation timer often. It is great. Highly recommended. 
I didn’t get on with the alarm clock function.

### 5/5 — I-qi timer

*2026-05-25, version 2.3.4*

This is a fantastic meditation timer because of the soothing sound and because you can adjust The sound  volume within the app. This is the only app I found that lets you do this. Thank you for a very nice app.

### 5/5 — been using it for 15 yrs

*2026-05-19, version 2.3.3*

originally i got it for meditation. it was a delight from the beginning and fortunately it also did the timings for our free portraits group  in the pub and after covid, online. the group is  15 years old this year and i still use  i-qi for both reasons. other timers can do the job but not with such style. this is human craft not AI slop.

### 5/5 — Such a good app

*2026-05-11, version 2.3.4*

Beautiful sounds and works perfectly. Love this

### 5/5 — A Soothing Option

*2026-04-30, version 2.3.4*

I couldn’t stand being thrown out of bed in the morning with the more traditional alarm sounds, so I decided to search for a more gentle sound to wake. My search brought me here & I’ve never used anything else. 
The available tones are all so beautiful & simple, but very capable of gently shaking your shoulder to let you know it’s time. 
This new update looks very exciting & I’m looking forward to getting to know all that’s new, and still doing just what it’s supposed to. Take care~

### 5/5 — Reliable, Mindful, Quality

*2026-04-14, version 2.3.4*

I have relied upon this app for many, many, years, to guide my silent meditations. It took much searching and trial and failure to find an app of such high quality and attention to the kind of details that matter for a dedicated practitioner of meditation. So as a long time practitioner, I can say that the most important features for a mindful meditation timer are found here. Reliability. You must trust your timer. And this timer is trust worthy. It has earned my trust over years of reliable timed sessions. Quality of sound. There are none better than this. When your ears are already profoundly sensitive before the session begins, the last thing you want is a jarring artificial sound to accompany your practice. Lastly, the app is mindful in its design and motivation because it is designed, propagated, and maintained by a practitioner of mindfulness. In the app development industry, this is the ultimate “dog fooding”. So, if you want a timer that helps your phone get out of its own way to conveniently assist your practice, this is the one.

### 5/5 — A perfect, simple meditation timer

*2026-04-10, version 2.3.4*

I’ve used the I-Qi meditation timer daily for over 12 years. I love its simplicity and elegance. Quick to set up and save multiple bell sequences.  I use it for workouts as well. A truly delightful and useful app. Thank you!

### 3/5 — Past purchases disappear

*2026-04-01, version 2.3.3*

I’ve been using the app since 2013 and had purchased full functionality that was supposed to be forever.  Now that status has disappeared and they are pinging me to pay for a subscription that I already bought.

### 5/5 — I’ve used this app for years

*2026-03-18, version 2.3.3*

This is my go to app for my alarms and timers, especially for meditation. I love the different singing bowl chimes and they are as close to having the bowl in the room as you can get. Thank you

## Frequently asked questions about Meditation Timer Singing Bowls

### What does the i-Qi clock & meditation timer app do?

This app provides a gentle awakening experience using the authentic sounds of singing bowls, guided by the principles of the Golden Ratio. It also serves as a versatile meditation timer for mindfulness practices, yoga sessions, or simply taking mindful pauses throughout your day.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include a gentle awakening process based on the Golden Ratio with an interval editor, authentic singing bowl and instrument sounds in high-quality recordings, the ability to create custom alarm and timer compositions, individual volume control for each sound, and a Night Dark Screen mode.

### Is the app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, with all features from the former paid version available. However, 10 new premium singing bowls with extended resonance can be unlocked for alarm and timer use through voluntary support, which is a form of in-app purchase.

### What devices is i-Qi clock & meditation timer compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhones and its sounds play even when your iPhone is locked. It also offers Light, Dark, and Automatic display modes to suit your preferences.

### How can I use this app for meditation or waking up?

For waking up, you can utilize the gentle awakening feature that uses the Golden Ratio to gradually bring you out of sleep without abrupt alarms. For meditation, you can set it as a timer, combining and adjusting multiple singing bowl sounds to create a peaceful atmosphere for your practice or mindful pauses.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.6 — 2026-06-19

Thank you for your feedback and continued support! This update fixes an issue in the timer list that could cause the wrong timer to open and, in some cases, lead to a crash. Timer navigation now works as expected again.
Thank you for helping make i-Qi better with your feedback.

### 2.3.5 — 2026-06-16

I'm very happy to introduce Sound Journeys – a new way to meditate with ever-changing soundscapes created from singing bowls and authentic instruments.

To accompany this feature, this version also includes the first interactive tutorials. We start with a German introduction to Sound Journeys, with more tutorials and additional languages coming soon.

Thank you for your continued support and for the many ideas that have helped i-Qi grow over the years. I can't wait to hear about your experiences!

### 2.3.4 — 2026-04-03

I’m truly grateful for the first supporters — your feedback and support give me great motivation to continue developing i-Qi and to respond more deeply to your ideas.

A vision I’ve carried for a long time has now become reality: a new editor for creating compositions and meditations. It’s intuitive to use, yet precise enough for both simple sessions and more complex flows. Feel free to explore it in the app.

Also new:
– Extended clock settings
– New second hands
– Hour subdivision display

I’m looking forward to your experiences and feedback. Feel free to reach out anytime at ralf@i-qi-clock.com

### 2.3.3 — 2026-03-13

You can now support i-Qi with a monthly subscription and get access to 10 additional premium singing bowl recordings for your alarm and timer.

Thank you for your support!

New in this version
• You can now disable screen rotation in the stand (landscape) mode.
• The timer can now switch between elapsed time and remaining time — or hide the time completely for an undisturbed meditation.

Available for supporters
• You can now customize the colors of the app.

### 2.3.2 — 2026-03-06

With this version, many small improvements have been implemented – refinements that have long been close to our hearts.

The interface has been simplified and the visuals carefully refined, while the familiar design remains unchanged, just as you have known and used it for years.

Mindful minutes can now be recorded in Apple Health if you wish.

An important change: The app is now available free of charge and will be supported through voluntary contributions.

As a thank you, supporters receive 10 new singing bowls with exceptional resonance of up to 40 seconds – twice as long as before. These can be used for both timer and alarm.

The classic sounds now optionally feature a softer strike, even better suited for meditation.

There is now full adaptation to Light and Dark Mode, as well as a revised Night Mode that also works in landscape orientation.

I hope you enjoy this update.

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