# Zazen — Meditation Timer — Mindfulness Zen Sounds & Calm

> Mindfulness Zen Sounds & Calm (iPhone/iPad app by Jochen Blumensath.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zazen-meditation-timer/id6784786962 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jochen Blumensath](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784786965)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: $3.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 101 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zazen-meditation-timer/id6784786962/reviews.md

## What is Zazen?

Zazen — Meditation Timer is a premium meditation timer rooted in the Sōtō-Zen tradition.

A single tap starts your session. Authentic bell sequences — drawn from traditional Japanese Zen practice — open and close each sitting with presence and intention. In between: nothing but silence.

No onboarding. No statistics. No tracking. The app does exactly one thing — and does it perfectly.

Features
NEW: Silent Mode
· 1 to 60 minute sessions
· Two authentic bell sounds: Inkin & Kin
· Traditional Sōtō-Zen bell sequences (Shijōsho & Hōzenshō)
· Ensō progress ring that fills quietly with your sitting
· Screen stays on during meditation
· Plays even when your iPhone is on silent
· No subscription — one purchase, yours forever

Designed for stillness. Built for daily practice.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-08-05

Silent Mode is here.
The app now works without making a single sound. Start and end are marked by vibration alone — a long steady pulse to begin, firm double bursts to close. Built for group sittings, red-eye flights, or a partner who's still asleep.
Still one purchase. Still no account, no tracking, no subscription.

### 1.1 — 2026-07-23

No release notes.

## More apps by Jochen Blumensath

- [Breathe — Calm Breathing](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breathe-calm-breathing/id6790164783)

All apps by Jochen Blumensath: https://appshunter.io/developer/6784786965

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