# Serenity: Meditation Timer — user reviews > 59 indexed App Store user reviews of Serenity by Zenoki Ltd, rated 4.80/5 from 210 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serenity-meditation-timer/id882840649/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serenity-meditation-timer/id882840649.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 179 · 4★ 25 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 2 ## What do users think of Serenity? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Simple and easy to use - ⏱️ Customizable timer for meditation stages - 🎵 Good selection of bell and sound bowl sounds - ✨ Minimalist design, no ads or gimmicks - 🧘 Supports unguided meditation effectively - ✅ Works well for daily use - 🗂️ Useful presets for different meditation lengths - 💰 Affordable price - 🎶 Option to use own music from other apps - 💯 Highly recommended for meditators - 🌟 Well-designed and elegant interface - 👍 Ergonomic and simple - 😌 Pleasant sounds for meditation - 🎯 Straight to the essential **Cons** - 🗣️ All in English (for some users) - 🔔 Bell sounds not universally loved - 🎵 Lack of built-in meditation music - ⏳ Statistics can be inaccurate or not recorded - 🐞 Bugs causing app to quit - 🔄 Playlist restarts on new meditation - ⌚ No Apple Watch version available - 🔊 Some sounds are abrasive or abruptly end - 🚫 Soundtrack feature not working for some - 📈 Statistics become negative after 600h - ❓ Developer support is unresponsive - 🎛️ Limited customization for interval sounds - 💡 Not enough presets available - 🔄 Settings are not saved - 🎶 Soundtrack selection always picks first song - 🗣️ Limited sound choices - 🔊 Horrible truck horn sound interrupts **Commonly reported bugs** - App quits during meditation - Statistics are inaccurate or not recorded - Interval bells only ring for sessions under 9 minutes - App does not work in the background - Soundtrack feature not working - Statistics become negative after 600 hours - Playlist restarts on new meditation - Settings are not saved - Horrible truck horn sound interrupts - Deep ringing bell tone ends abruptly - Tuner not functioning **Most requested features** - Ability to set more than one reminder - Apple Watch version - Sync between iPhone and iPad - More presets - Save settings - Ability to continue meditation after timer ends and count extra time - Stopwatch feature that counts time and sounds at set intervals - Connect with Spotify - Add default meditation sound tracks - Incorporate music into the app itself - HealthKit integration to record throughout the session, not just at the end - Random playback from playlist - Play or pause through Apple Watch - Allow background meditation soundtrack purchase directly in app - Fix abrupt ending of deep ringing bell tone - More control over interval sounds and timing - Ability to manage number of repetitive chimes and time between intervals - Fix bug where interval bells only ring for sessions under 9 mins - Fix bug where app doesn't work in background - Fix bug where statistics become negative after 600h - Fix bug where app quits during meditation - Fix bug where playlist restarts on new meditation - Add more sound options - Improve sound quality of chimes and bells ## Newest reviews (14 of 59) ### 3/5 — Reminders *2024-09-25, version 6.2* You can’t set more than one reminder. ### 4/5 — L’essentiel *2024-02-14* Simplement droit à l’essentiel ### 4/5 — Très bien *2021-03-13* J’aurai pu mettre 5 étoiles. Pour ma part, j’aurai souhaité que la playlist ne redémarre pas à chaque nouvelle méditation sur la même mélodie. Sinon, appli parfaite ### 2/5 — Support? *2020-02-04* Cette app fonctionne bien jusqu'à ce qu'on atteigne les 600 h de méditation. À partir de là, elle décompte le temps de méditation au lieu de le compter et les stats passent en négatif (-560 h par exemple). J'ai reporté le bug plusieurs fois sans jamais avoir AUCUNE réponse du développeur. Cette app est-elle encore supportée ? **Developer response:** Bonjour. Pour faire suite à mon message précédent. Maintenant que j'ai votre vrai nom et que votre e-mail de support d'origine a été écrit en anglais, j'ai pu trouver votre correspondance. Je vois que je vous ai répondu juste avant Noël, puis de nouveau le 10 février. J'ai également répondu à votre dernier e-mail envoyé le samedi 22. Dans cet esprit, pouvez-vous vérifier votre dossier de courrier indésirable et voir si les e-mails s'y trouvent? J'espère que vous les verrez. Sinon, sachez que j'ai reçu vos e-mails et que nous examinons le problème. Merci. Ross ### 3/5 — Version for Apple Watch missing *2020-01-17* There should be a version for Apple Watch. Please. **Developer response:** Hello, thanks for your review. An Apple Watch version is pending and will be released this year. I hope you continue to enjoy our #1 rated app in the meantime. ### 2/5 — Soundtrack feature not working *2019-05-24, version 6.2* Wonder if it’s just me but your soundtrack feature isn’t working for me and I can’t use the app at all because of it. ### 3/5 — Meditation only *2019-05-12, version 6.2* I’ve been using Serenity just for the meditation feature, to coordinate with my apple health app. No problems. It’s timer function works well. BUT the ring tones they give are inadequate, and actually irritation (not good for serenity). Most are quite abrasive. The deep ringing bell tone ends abruptly in mid-gong (before it dies naturally). I do hope this can be fixed. When it is I will revise my rating. Dennis Oliver, Glasgow ### 4/5 — Great *2019-04-24, version 6.2* How about a iWatch app for it ! ### 3/5 — Perfect meditation timer and more but... *2019-03-05, version 6.1* I love the interval chimes capability. It reminds me to move from one pose to another during Tai Chi stand training. Unfortunately it doesn’t save your settings! I would give it a five stars if it does. ### 5/5 — Very nice app to measure total mindfulness time managed in a day *2018-07-24* Dear team It is very good apps to measure total meditation time managed by self in a day by doing short term meditations with own meditation style or meditation songs during busy scedule. Cons It can manage only one schedule in a day, multiple reminder option should be there to improve effecitivity Sound track is given common for all presets. Different sound tracks can be manage for different presets Im sound track selection option, It always select first song of a play list. It shlould play rendemly from play list. It will be better if can be play or pause through apple watch ### 5/5 — My cure for depression *2018-07-13, version 5.0* This programme is very helpful, I wish I had it years ago, however after only a few sessions it has helped me cope with depression , thank you ### 4/5 — Love this app but .... *2018-06-03, version 5.0* Love this app but I wish it would sync between iPhone and iPad.i would also like the ability to have more presets ### 3/5 — Not customizable enough *2018-06-02, version 5.0* It’s not a bad app, but for an experienced Vipassana meditator that just needs a customizable timer that will log to the health app, this isn’t quite it. There is only one app in the App Store that fits that bill and it’s got a mostly brown icon. ;) Hopefully the developer will continue to update it because it’s been a little while since an update was released. ### 5/5 — Simple but Perfect *2018-05-10, version 5.0* Simple to use. Good choice of gong & bell sounds to help you through your meditation. And you can customize to suit your style & length of meditation. Perfect app. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Não gostei! *2023-05-05* Tudo em inglês! ### 1/5 — No control over experience *2022-05-28, version 6.2* I was looking for an app with a better user interface than Insight Timer. I have a meditation (Kriya) that I do where I need a noise every minute. Nope can’t set that here. Your option is one notification at 1:20, can’t be adjusted. Badly designed. ### 1/5 — Estornar valor pago *2020-08-18* Prezados, meu objetivo com o app seria de programar avisos recorrentes ao longo do dia. Pela descrição imaginei que fosse possível e tive que pagar para baixá-lo e testar. Verifiquei não ser possível. Poderiam por favor estornar o valor pago? Grato ### 1/5 — Poor app *2020-05-13, version 6.2* Poor app, no music to help with meditation. A glorified stop watch/timer! ### 1/5 — Super mom fss *2019-11-11, version 6.2* Je ne le recommande pas. Le tuner ne fonctionne pas ### 1/5 — Vraiment nul *2017-11-10* Il n y a aucun rythme c est juste un minuteur Il manque plein d’élément De réglage si on veut une tintement répétitif . Une musique zen C est pour l instant une application arnaque On devrait avoir la possibilité de gérer le nombre de fois, avec le temps entre les intervalles , dès son Qu on veux. A avoir ou non dans le temps de méditation. Mois j aime les sin des cloches qui s estompe sa m’élève ### 1/5 — Serenity Meditation *2017-03-04, version 4.2* Disappointed! Not worth the money ### 1/5 — 功能单一 *2016-10-28* 功能单一到什么程度呢，app本身有4个预置音乐，分别对应4种不同的冥想主题，但音乐本身是完全一样的，也没更多的音乐可供选择，用户要自己去找，那跟我自己用手机播放器播有什么区别？！一星给界面设计，看着舒服～ ### 1/5 — Doesn't work *2015-01-05* This app doesn't work. 1. The interval bells only ring for me for sessions smaller than 9mins. Interval bells don't ring if I do a 30 min sessions for example 2. The app doesn't work in the background 3. I made an in app purchase for background meditation soundtrack only to be taken to a website where I needed to buy them. Really guys? You will charge me for pointing to a website ?? All in all waste of money. ### 2/5 — Meditation statistics are innacurate *2020-04-07, version 6.2* It seems like almost every day now when I go to check my meditation statistics, there are no meditations recorded for the day, which is not correct. I’ve also noticed that recently, the app quits. I will be meditating and then wonder why it hasn’t gone off. When I check it’s quit and reflects zero meditation. Disappointed as it worked well for a while. Not I can’t rely on it. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Everything you need for solo meditation *2025-03-04* I’ve had this app for probably close to 10 years now, and it’s really very good. It was the best of the ones that I found back then, don’t know about now, but it has everything you need. If you’re looking to move from guided to unguided meditation at home, this hits the spots for me. I’ve noticed a few incremental adjustments over the years, but the fact that the app hasn’t really changed is a powerful contrast with all of the pointless changes that are made to our electronic devices on a yearly basis. If there is a gripe, it’s that I don’t love, really, any of the bell sounds, but they’re fine. ### 5/5 — Great *2024-11-18* Hugo app that I’m using everyday. Some bugs but it do the work. Thank you ! ### 5/5 — 一番便利な瞑想タイマー *2024-09-09* 準備・瞑想・クールダウンの三段階で時間設定できるアプリはこれだけ さらに余計なBGMも無く、それぞれの時間が経過したときのベル音も自由に設定できます 私は準備2秒、瞑想30分、クールダウン5分、1日2回を6年も続けています このアプリがなければ、こんなに瞑想を続けられなかったと思います 開発者には本当に感謝です ### 5/5 — Fantabulous *2023-05-16, version 6.2* Great Mediation App. Easy to use and it works well, nice to have an app that has a timer for each stage. Nice sounds to choose from the various bells or sound bowls to indicate when the meditation has finished etc. Would recommend if you’re looking for an easy to use and effective meditation app. Asante! ### 5/5 — Perfect *2023-02-10, version 6.2* Beautifully written simple timer but including being able to have interval bells and configurable sounds. Presets are useful too. No (for me) unwanted integration to Apple Health, no ads, no gimmicks, does just what I need and no more. Well worth the modest cost. ### 5/5 — Excellente application *2022-01-02* Ergonomique et simplicité : voici les deux mots qui résument le mieux cette application. Je pensais pouvoir trouver rapidement un minuteur dédié à la méditation (avec des rappels intermédiaires) mais ce fut une vraie galère (application non adaptée, trop complexe ou trop de pub) et je suis tombé sur cette application qui répond parfaitement à mes besoins de méditants. ### 5/5 — Great app for meditation *2020-11-09, version 6.2* Simple but customizable. I'm using it everyday. ### 5/5 — Excellent Meditation zap! *2018-12-30, version 5.0* The best app out there for meditating. Simple to use, no added fees, and completely functional. ### 5/5 — Just what I needed! *2018-09-10, version 5.0* This is an awesome meditation timer that looks great and works just as promised. I'm very happy. Thank you :) ### 5/5 — Great customizable timer *2018-08-04, version 5.0* I really like being able to create four different customizable presets. You can set the times for warm-up, intervals, cool-down, and the overall meditation session. Each of these events can be customized with different bells, and the bells are all great. You can choose to make sound from other applications available or not, allowing you to listen to music from iTunes or listen to a separate white noise application, which is what I do. Personally I am also very glad that the app does not require me to establish an account with the company. I realize that some people enjoy social networking features, and so do I – but not in a meditation app. Your milage may vary. 😊 For me, this is a lightweight app that does exactly what it is supposed to do, no more and no less. I appreciate its minimalism; thank you for making it available! --- *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 2026-08-27.*