# Zen of Snow — A peaceful winter wonderland.

> Peaceful animated snow globe with interactive elements and festive music. (iPhone/iPad app by randy edmonds.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-of-snow/id300702801 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [randy edmonds](https://appshunter.io/developer/292371400)
- Category: Lifestyle, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.83/5 from 125 App Store ratings · 110 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 235 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2008-12-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-of-snow/id300702801/reviews.md

## What is Zen of Snow?

A beautiful and peaceful snow globe world. Shake to "stir up" the snow and then watch it slowly fall. We call this Zen of Snow because it is so peaceful to watch. Featuring animated lights and scenery.

Features:
- 4 snow scenes (animated Christmas lights twinkle, snow falls, creek flows, smoke rises from cabin's chimney)
- Shake to stir up snow and watch it fall.
- Christmas music "Angels We Have Heard on High", "Silent Night", "Midnight Clear", and more.
- Swipe to pan between the four scenes.

Also includes...
- In-App purchase for Rabbit.
- In-App purchase for Birds.
- Option to adjust the the amount of snowfall.
- Option to adjust the wind blowing the snow.
- Night Mode (see the lights in all their glory!)
- Option to rotate into wide-screen view.
- Option to turn off the Christmas lights.
- Option to turn off the Christmas music.
- Option to display a clock and the date.

A WORD FROM THE DEVELOPER:
"I just want to say thanks to all the wonderful people out there who have liked this app enough to leave a good review. I really enjoy reading them and take them to heart." ~ Randy Edmonds

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FEATURED REVIEWS, FROM REAL CUSTOMERS...

"This app is like falling into another world. I sit quietly and look into the app and suddenly your there and it's one of those moments that makes you just stop and take a deep breath. I think the developer could take this further with different scenes. This app fits the relaxation genre better than anything I've seen and I should know my phone is full of them. Life is measured by the moments that take your breath away. Magic, well done." by Purpelle (Australia)

"Simple but brilliant. Without question the most fantastic seasonal app out there. I find myself running it even in the summer as a momentary escape. " by Skellys1031 (USA)

"This app makes me happy." by Smudge 45 (UK)

"This app captures the peace and beauty of Christmastime. The serene scene, the falling snow and the soft piano music are put together perfectly and fill me up with the sense of magic which this season has always provided. Thank you for your contribution of this classic Christmas experience. I love it." by MimiSax (USA)

"Dear Mr. Randy Edmonds-creator of this enchanting snow scene. I am a 72 year old Mom/Gran/Great-Gran. During my lonely moments, I find myself picking up my IPhone and turning "on" your most delightful, peaceful, enchanting ( Zen Of Snow ) creation. Sir, I cannot fully express to you how very grateful I am for this peace of ART you have "gifted" me with. I even just got your "update" w/ glowing candles in the windows and the front of the cabin w/ shoved snow at the doorway. I am SOooo loving this. God has " blessed" you w/ your creative ability. And, I, along w/ many others have benefited from it! Merry CHRISTmas my friend. D.Herbert, Bellwood, PA." by MomMooGran (USA)

## Key features

- Animated snow scenes
- Shake to stir snow
- Christmas music
- Swipe to pan scenes
- Adjust snowfall and wind
- Night Mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| bag of unlimited Rabbit Food | $0.99 | one-time |
| bag of unlimited Bird Food | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Zen of Snow?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 😌 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

**Cons**

- 🐛 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup after recent updates
- Only one sign option visible after update
- Past purchases (bird and rabbit food) no longer available
- Music not playing despite being enabled
- Audio problems on iPad 4th generation
- Wind control option non-functional
- Settings not saved between sessions
- White bar at bottom not fading on iPhone X
- App freezes or becomes unresponsive

**Most requested features**

- Additional Christmas songs (Away in a Manger, Carol of the Bells, Silver Bells, etc.)
- Continuous music playback when app is closed
- Manual music selection and shuffle functionality
- Fall or autumn themed version
- Augmented reality features (snow falling around user)
- Additional scenes with clear blue sky
- Deer or reindeer to feed
- Santa Claus character
- Ability to hide bird feeder when not in use
- More interactive animal behaviors
- Landscape mode improvements
- Apple TV support for continuous display

## Recent user reviews (10 of 110)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-of-snow/id300702801/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2025-12-16, version 2025*

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

### 5/5 — One of my favorite things!

*2025-12-15*

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.

**Developer response:** Thank you! It’s a labor of love for me, I try to update it each year.

### 5/5 — This is Christmas.

*2025-11-03, version 2024.4.1*

This is one of the first apps I ever got so I’ve had it 14 years plus . And it remains soothing and so  beautiful and one I go back to time and time again. I’m very grateful to the developer for keeping  it functioning on all the various updates and changes that Apple has made. Thank you…x

### 3/5 — Need fix for issues

*2025-03-30, version 2024.4.1*

I love this app but have issues since the update.  I can only see one sign option now. And my past purchase of bird and rabbit food is no longer available. Please fix!!

### 5/5 — Terrific

*2025-01-09, version 2024.4.1*

I love this. It really is the most Zen thing ever. Just calm and peaceful. You can turn off the colored lights and it’s March 6th and I’m still enjoying it.

UPDATE: with this update this app is now perfect!

### 5/5 — One Of My Favorites

*2024-12-30*

Much like one of the Thomas Kincaid winter paintings, is very reflective of the real "old time" Christmas and extremely nice Christmas music. 10 Stars!
Update!  It’s been OVER ten years.  I suspect I got this app the first year it came out.  So look here… NOT KIDDING!  Your app is actually part of Christmas Tradion in out family!  Yes!  I go to my brothers house and I play it for my niece -she loves it.  She says she can’t remember a year without it and now she is at UC Davis!
Thanks SO MUCH!  We LOVE this app!! H
(Oh, and I sneak a peak throughout the year when I feel down!) 
Merry Christmas to all, and to ALL A GOOD NIGHT!

**Developer response:** Oh my, that's so wonderful! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you

### 1/5 — Do no update

*2024-12-25, version 2024.0*

This was a great app. However, with the latest update, the app loses much of its functionality and its charm.

### 5/5 — The best!

*2024-12-10*

I have this app since it appeared in the App Store, written many reviews before, and still wish to thank the developer for this magnificent app that certainly makes this time feel more special and magical! It is one of the best! Thank you!

### 5/5 — My favorite go to Christmas app

*2024-12-03*

I can’t say enough about this app. Very well put together with well thought out options. Buy it and you will not be disappointed!

### 5/5 — Never fails to delight

*2024-11-27, version 2022.1*

A sweet little app with no gimmicks, just pure and simple pleasure. Recommend that you buy the rabbit and bird food - if you offload the app you don't need to buy it again. Would like its devs to come back and add more! 5*

## Frequently asked questions about Zen of Snow

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2025 — 2025-12-15

Added ability to change the sign.

### 2024.4.1 — 2025-01-08

elebrating 15 years of Zen of Snow.
New feature: Ambient wind sounds.
Bug fixes.

### 2024.4 — 2025-01-07

Celebrating 15 years of Zen of Snow.
New feature: Ambient wind sounds.
Bug fixes.

### 2024.3 — 2025-01-05

Celebrating 15 years of Zen of Snow.
New feature: Ambient wind sounds.
Bug fixes.

### 2024.2 — 2024-12-29

Celebrating 15 years of Zen of Snow.
New feature: Ambient wind sounds.

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