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Zen of Snow

Zen of Snow

A peaceful winter wonderland.

127 ratings
113 reviews
🌟 Lifestyle
🎬 Entertainment
Free
In-App Purchases

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Released
December 24, 2008
Updated
December 15, 2025

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Developer

randy edmonds
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About

Experience a tranquil winter scene with falling snow and animated lights. Interact by shaking the device to stir up the snow and swipe to explore different peaceful environments. Enjoy calming Christmas music and customizable settings for a serene escape.

✓Animated snow scenes
✓Shake to stir snow
✓Christmas music
✓Swipe to pan scenes
✓Adjust snowfall and wind
✓Night Mode
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What users say about Zen of Snow

Reviews of Zen of Snow are mostly positive: the Lifestyle app is rated 4.9/5 from 127 App Store ratings. What users like most: extremely calming and peaceful experience, beautiful Christmas music and ambient sounds. Top complaints: recent update caused functionality loss and crashes, app loses settings after closing or phone restart. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 😌Extremely calming and peaceful experience
  • 🎵Beautiful Christmas music and ambient sounds
  • 🎨Stunning graphics and visual design
  • ⏰Long-lasting app with consistent updates over 10+ years
  • 🎛️Highly customizable settings (lights, snow, day/night modes)
  • 🐰Delightful interactive elements (rabbit, birds, feeders)
  • 💝Affordable one-time purchase with optional add-ons
  • 🌍Works across multiple Apple devices
  • 👨‍💻Responsive and caring developer support
  • 🧘Therapeutic benefits for anxiety and PTSD
  • 📱Functional as a bedside nightlight or screensaver
  • 🎄Year-round usability despite Christmas theme

Negative things

  • 🐛Recent update caused functionality loss and crashes
  • 🔄App loses settings after closing or phone restart
  • ⏱️App times out and switches off automatically
  • 🎵Music stops when app is closed or phone locked
  • 🔌Limited music selection with no shuffle option
  • 🪶Bird animations appear frantic and disrupt zen quality
  • 💰Confusing in-app purchase model for rabbit/bird food
  • 🔄Recurring charges for previously purchased features
  • 📱Compatibility issues with some iOS versions
  • 🎨Bird wing redesign made them less realistic
  • 👁️Unhideable bird feeder blocks scenic views
  • 🔄Auto-rotating scenery can be annoying
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What's New in Zen of Snow

2025

December 15, 2025

Added ability to change the sign.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$0.99

bag of unlimited Rabbit Food

Rabbit Food will attract the rabbit.

User reviews

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Awesome!

Mr. Edmonds, This app is awesome! Any time I’m stressed. I open Zen of Snow and it relaxes me.I also use it to get into the Christmas spirit when needed. Would love to see a few more wild animals roaming around maybe some deer 🦌 and a few squirrels 🐿️. Keep up the great work!✌🏼
GDGrizzly Dude

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LLynBSmitty

All-Time Favorite App

I'm an app lover, so have downloaded MANY apps over the past couple of years. Of those hundreds of apps, this one continues to be my very favorite. Everything about it is peaceful and soothing...and lovely. Recommend very highly and kudos to the developer!
NNicksadie

Awesome app

Beautiful app! Have been using it through the years! Love the music!
DDsuthomist

One of my favorite things!

I’m pretty sure that I’ve reviewed this before. I’ve had this app for YEARS! and I keep praying that it stays around. It’s about the most peaceful thing I’ve encountered in life. Do yourself a favor and download it.
RR25R
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Reported Bugs

9 issues

App crashes on startup after recent updates

Bug

Only one sign option visible after update

Bug

Past purchases (bird and rabbit food) no longer available

Bug

Music not playing despite being enabled

Bug

Audio problems on iPad 4th generation

Bug

Wind control option non-functional

Bug

Settings not saved between sessions

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White bar at bottom not fading on iPhone X

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App freezes or becomes unresponsive

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Requested Features

12 requests

Additional Christmas songs (Away in a Manger, Carol of the Bells, Silver Bells, etc.)

Feature

Continuous music playback when app is closed

Feature

Manual music selection and shuffle functionality

Feature

Fall or autumn themed version

Feature

Augmented reality features (snow falling around user)

Feature

Additional scenes with clear blue sky

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Deer or reindeer to feed

Feature

Santa Claus character

Feature

Ability to hide bird feeder when not in use

Feature

More interactive animal behaviors

Feature

Landscape mode improvements

Feature

Apple TV support for continuous display

Feature

FAQ

What does the Zen of Snow app do?

This app creates a peaceful, animated winter wonderland on your device. You can shake your phone to stir up the snow and watch it fall, and swipe to explore different serene scenes with twinkling lights and ambient sounds.

What are the key features of Zen of Snow?

Key features include multiple animated snow scenes with Christmas lights, the ability to shake the device to create snowfall, swipe gestures to pan between scenes, and customizable options for snowfall amount, wind, and night mode. It also includes festive Christmas music.

Is Zen of Snow free to use?

The app is free to download and use with its core features. However, it offers optional in-app purchases for additional content, such as a rabbit and birds, to enhance the winter scene.

What kind of devices is Zen of Snow compatible with?

While specific compatibility details are not listed, the app is designed for mobile devices and is available for download. Users can also adjust settings like screen rotation for wide-screen view.

How can I use Zen of Snow for relaxation?

The app is designed for relaxation by providing a beautiful and peaceful visual and auditory experience. Users can enjoy the falling snow, animated lights, and calming Christmas music to create a serene atmosphere, perfect for moments of quiet reflection or escape.