# Tōki - Meditation timer — Just sit. Incense burns. > Meditation timer with animated incense, Ensō duration setting, and acoustic cues. (iPhone/iPad app by JORIS LEMMENS.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toki-meditation-timer/id6777733622 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [JORIS LEMMENS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777733624) - Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle - Price: $3.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 5 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-06-18 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toki-meditation-timer/id6777733622/reviews.md ## What is Tōki? For John Daido Loori Roshi "The zazen I speak of is not learning meditation. It is simply the Dharma Gate of repose and bliss, the practice/realization of total accumulated enlightenment." ——— Tōki — time, and the vessel that holds it. Your meditation practice deserves better than a stressful countdown clock. Tōki replaces it with something far more human — a beautifully animated incense stick that glows and slowly burns as you sit, letting you feel the passage of time rather than watch it tick away. The smoke curls. The ember dims. Time becomes something you inhabit, not something you race against. And for those moments when you do need the number? It's a tap away. To begin, trace the Ensō to set your duration — anywhere from a one-minute breathing reset to a full sixty-minute sit. An interaction designed to feel like it belongs in the practice itself. Whether you're finding your footing or deepening a years-long practice, Tōki gets out of your way. It comes out of 35 years of practice, 16 of them living at a Zen Monastery. ——— FEATURES • Pay Once, Yours Forever A single, one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no ads, no hidden fees — ever. • The Incense Timer A gently glowing stick burns down in real time as you sit. No digits, no anxiety — just a calm, organic visual that lets you sense the passage of time at a glance. • Trace the Ensō Draw the ancient Zen circle to set your session length. An interaction as intentional as the practice it begins. • Acoustic Opening Instruments Every session opens with a choice: the bright, piercing strike of the inkin — the small bell whose single note cuts cleanly through distraction. Or the han — that unmistakable twock of wood on wood, the sound that marked evening sitting at the Monastery, the closing of the day, stillness punctuated and gathered in. Or the temple bell — this world is vast and wide. Why take your seat at its sound? Every session closes with the traditional inkin. • Warm-Up Phase A brief, customizable settling period before your session officially begins. Time to adjust your posture, soften your gaze, and land. • Widgets — Lock Screen & Home Screen Glance at your streak or active countdown from your Lock Screen. From your Home Screen, dive straight into a 5 or 15-minute session with a single tap — perfect for a quick reset between meetings. • Apple Health Integration Sessions are automatically logged as Mindful Minutes in Apple Health. Your wellness data stays complete without any extra effort. • Runs in the Background Lock your screen, put your phone face-down, and forget it's there. Tōki runs silently — then gently calls you back with the closing bells when your session is complete. • Practice Insights Your current streak, longest streak, and total sessions — quietly recorded so you can watch a practice become a ritual. • Show or Hide the Countdown The incense burns whether you watch the numbers or not. Toggle the display off for a completely bare, number-free screen. ——— Take a deep breath, trace your Ensō, and begin. ## Key features - Animated incense timer - Ensō circle duration setting - Choice of acoustic opening instruments - Customizable warm-up phase - Lock screen and home screen widgets - Apple Health integration - Practice insights and streaks ## Chart rankings - #100 in Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (4 of 4) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toki-meditation-timer/id6777733622/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Just the right amount! *2026-06-30* The Toki timer ushers you right to the heart zazen…. Just sitting, with “Things as it is” (Shunryu Suzuki). Beautiful in its simplicity like the practice itself. “Just the right amount” of options for eyes and ears to be gently, and elegantly released from sound and form….Gassho. ### 5/5 — Exactly right *2026-06-29* The meditation timer I’ve been looking for. Simple, elegant. ### 5/5 — Simplicity *2026-06-20* No bells, no whistles. Just sitting. ### 5/5 — More than just a clock *2026-06-20* Other apps give you a timer. Toki gives you a zen do. This is clearly the work of someone who practices what they build. ## Frequently asked questions about Tōki ### What is Tōki? Tōki is a meditation timer designed to provide a calm and human-centric experience. It uses a beautifully animated incense stick to represent the passage of time, helping users feel the duration rather than watch a stressful countdown. ### How do I set the meditation duration in Tōki? You set your session length by tracing the Ensō, an ancient Zen circle. This interaction is designed to feel intentional and part of the meditation practice itself, with durations ranging from one minute to a full hour. ### Does Tōki have ads? No, Tōki is completely ad-free. The app is a one-time purchase with no subscriptions, ads, or hidden fees, ensuring an uninterrupted meditation experience. ### What are the acoustic options in Tōki? Tōki offers a choice of acoustic opening instruments: the inkin (a small bell), the han (wood on wood), or the temple bell. Every session closes with the traditional inkin. ### Can Tōki track my meditation progress? Yes, Tōki provides practice insights, including your current streak, longest streak, and total sessions. This data is quietly recorded to help you observe your practice becoming a ritual. ### Does Tōki integrate with Apple Health? Yes, Tōki integrates with Apple Health. Your meditation sessions are automatically logged as Mindful Minutes, keeping your wellness data complete without extra effort. ### What devices does Tōki support? Tōki is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to run in the background, allowing you to lock your screen or put your phone face-down during your session. ### How much does Tōki cost? Tōki is available for a one-time purchase of $3.99. There are no subscriptions or in-app purchases, making it a straightforward and permanent addition to your wellness tools. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.0.1 — 2026-06-18 Fixed a bug where completing a session while the phone was backgrounded or locked could record the session multiple times, inflating your streak and total count. ### 1.0 — 2026-06-18 No release notes. --- *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 2026-08-24.*