# Vipassana Timer (VipaTimer)

> Meditation timer and calendar for tracking practice regularity and progress. (iPhone/iPad app by Matthias Pochmann.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vipassana-timer-vipatimer/id1203306112 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matthias Pochmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1009216177)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 36 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2017-03-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vipassana-timer-vipatimer/id1203306112/reviews.md

## What is Vipassana Timer (VipaTimer)?

VipaTimer - Vipassana Timer and Calendar

The app will help you to achieve your aims and to maintain the regularity of praxis.

For this purpose you configure your very own timers and set the part of Anapana, Vipassana and Metta. The Sound of a singing bowl indicates transitions.

Additionally, choose sound files of Goenka ji for guided meditations.

Monitor the regularity of praxis in the calendar. Earn silver and golden Buddhas.

Record your Vipassana courses, with date and teacher.

Observe your progress with detailed statistics.

Integrate your Minutes of Awareness into Apple Health.

(this) Version 3.0 
1)  access to sound files of S.N. Goenka 
2) new profile information (flag, seat, message)
3) polished design
4) bugfixes 

Version 2.23
1) complete new Design
2) much faster sync for: "who else is meditating"
3) ask currently meditating users for friendship
4) the meditation starts now with the sound of the singing bowl - so you know if your iPhone is switched to mute
5) data will be stored online ... so you can use more than one iPhone (and restore data later, if needed)

Version 2.0
1) Now you will see, who else is meditating.
2) Ask other User for Friendship.
3) Show statistics to your friends.

## Key features

- Customizable meditation timers
- Guided meditations with Goenka ji's sound files
- Practice regularity calendar with rewards
- Vipassana course recording
- Detailed progress statistics
- Apple Health integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| dana | $0.99 | one-time |
| dana | $1.99 | one-time |
| dana | $4.99 | one-time |
| dana | $8.99 | one-time |
| dana | $22.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vipassana-timer-vipatimer/id1203306112/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Poor App

*2024-11-28, version 3.1*

Doesn't work and crashed.

### 1/5 — I do not recommend it, download the official Vipassana app

*2024-09-02, version 3.1*

basically the app is to monetize through mandatory “dana”, that is, it is not dana. Opposite to proposal of Vipassana taught in the tradition of S. N. Goenka, so I do not recommend it.

### 5/5 — Exactly what I need

*2024-03-27, version 3.1*

Simple and straightforward, has some bugs but they don’t interfere with the experience.

### 5/5 — Super App

*2021-07-06, version 3.1*

Wäre aber schön wenn man die Leute untereinander anschreiben könnte… oder eine Mail senden könnte die Leute die alle die App nutzen …. Und es wäre schön wenn bei der Hälfte seiner Zeit das man ein zwischen Ton einbauen kann…

Beispiel bei 1 Stunde oder wie auch immer die Zeit ist dann nach 30 Minuten ein Gong usw 

Sonst schöne App für die gern Meditation machen

### 5/5 — Discipline, motivation, and stats

*2021-02-06, version 3.1*

I have now used this app for over a month each day, and it encouraged discipline for me to meditate regularly, and motivates me to increase my number of sittings, and finally, being big into keeping my own stats, this has allowed me the ease of recording each hour. 

I highly recommend this, if you are a serious meditator and want to get to the next level. Also if you are having trouble meditating daily, and you are a beginner, give it a try, I think it will help you up your disciple and practice.

### 5/5 — Helpful tool - not just a timer

*2020-05-03, version 3.1*

Really helping my practice. It’s not just a timer but with the tracking and stats, it serves as a motivational tool too. I like that I can see if there are other people also meditating- reminds me that there is a community of people who are also keeping up with their practice.
Only thing I would prefer is the timer to also sound if I have it on another app - eg if I use Spotify for audio from goenka. However can see that this suggestion has been addressed by the developer on another comment and there’s a technical limitation to having this.

### 5/5 — Great companion

*2020-02-02, version 3.1*

It has worked very good for me in planning and tracking my meditations

### 5/5 — Super App -

*2019-11-10, version 3.1*

- genau das was ich gesucht habe 
- einfacher Aufbau 
- auf spendenbasis im Prinzip dhamma
- schlichtes Design

### 5/5 — Tolle App!

*2019-08-02, version 3.1*

Gute Umsetzung, ideal für vipassana meditierende 👌🏼

### 4/5 — Starting today

*2019-06-08, version 3.1*

The app is a great idea. I began to use it today. Dana ok and I don’t find where to activate the gongs, would you help me? I recently did. 20 day course, would you add this option in Courses?

## Frequently asked questions about Vipassana Timer (VipaTimer)

### What is Vipassana Timer used for?

Vipassana Timer is used to configure custom timers for different meditation types like Anapana, Vipassana, and Metta. It helps users maintain the regularity of their meditation practice and track progress.

### Can I use guided meditations with Vipassana Timer?

Yes, Vipassana Timer offers sound files of S.N. Goenka for guided meditations, allowing users to follow along with experienced teachers.

### How does Vipassana Timer help me track my progress?

The app features a calendar to monitor practice regularity, where users can earn virtual rewards like silver and golden Buddhas. It also provides detailed statistics to observe your progress over time.

### Does Vipassana Timer integrate with other health apps?

Yes, Vipassana Timer can integrate your 'Minutes of Awareness' into Apple Health, allowing you to see your meditation data alongside other health metrics.

### What devices is Vipassana Timer available on?

Vipassana Timer is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, supporting a wide range of Apple devices.

### How often is Vipassana Timer updated?

The app was last updated on January 28, 2019, with version 3.1. Previous updates have introduced new features like guided meditations, profile information, and design improvements.

### What is the user sentiment for Vipassana Timer?

Vipassana Timer has a high user rating of 4.8 stars from 36 ratings, indicating positive user sentiment regarding its functionality and usefulness for meditation practice.

### Is Vipassana Timer free to use?

Yes, Vipassana Timer is free to download and use. The app does have in-app purchases, which may offer additional features or content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2019-01-28

- minor bugfix

### 3.0 — 2018-07-26

1)  access to sound files of S.N. Goenka 
2) new profile information (flag, seat, message)
3) polished design
4) bugfixes

### 2.24 — 2017-09-26

minor bugfixes

### 2.23 — 2017-07-25

1) complete new Design
2) much faster sync for: "who else is meditating"
3) ask currently meditating users for friendship
4) the meditation starts now with the sound of the singing bowl - so you know if your iPhone is switched to mute
5) data will be stored online ... so you can use more than one iPhone (and restore data later, if needed)

### 2.0 — 2017-03-31

Vers. 2.0
1) Now you will see, who else is meditating.
2) Ask other User for Friendship.
3) Show statistics to your friends.

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All apps by Matthias Pochmann: https://appshunter.io/developer/1009216177

## Related topics

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