# Zen of Snow — user reviews > 110 indexed App Store user reviews of Zen of Snow by randy edmonds, rated 4.83/5 from 125 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-of-snow/id300702801/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-of-snow/id300702801.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 110 · 4★ 5 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 3 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (17 of 110) ### 5/5 — I dream of snow *2024-08-18* Thank you so much for your app! I had never seen snow. I kept looking at my pretty app dreaming about snow for almost a decade. In 2018 it happened in my late 40s. It was as beautiful as the preview here in the app, and to be able to share this experience with my children in Colorado was indeed priceless. ### 5/5 — The perfect accompaniment to Christmas *2023-12-01, version 2022.1* So the advent season starts, and I reach for this wonderful app, keeping fingers crossed it’s still available- thankfully it’s still here! It’s just the best. ### 5/5 — A little gem *2023-11-28, version 2022.1* I’ve had this app since I got my first iPod touch. It’s simple and charming, and I look forward to moving the icon to my Home Screen every year. Thanks for keeping it available. ### 5/5 — Thankyou for keeping this app going *2023-10-11, version 2022.1* Thankyou so much for leaving this app here for so many years, I still rely on it to open up now and again and have my soul soothed. I love it please don’t ever take it down ❤️ Jackie ### 5/5 — Love love love!! *2023-10-10, version 2022.1* I’ve enjoyed this app for many many years. I’m so happy that you keep supporting it. It instantly makes me feel peaceful, warm, and grateful. ### 5/5 — Ten years and still wonderful❄️ *2022-12-15, version 2022.1* A really lovely little app, first appeared nearly a decade ago, still enchanting, as others have said very peaceful, loved by children and adults alike….. ### 5/5 — Relaxing Sights, Sounds & Music *2022-12-05, version 2022.1* Lovely music and snowy mountain setting. Buying the bird and rabbit food is worthwhile. Birds are especially delightful and realistic. I download this every winter. 2022–redesign of birds’ wings gives them a pointed hump on their backs that renders them less realistic. Still a beatiful, peaceful app. ### 5/5 — Deserves more stars *2022-11-25* This app deserves more stars than I can give it. I’ve had it since it came out over 10 years ago I bet and it’s not only beautiful the developer keeps it fresh. One app that’s lasted and still beats the competition. It’s simple but elegant and beautiful. ### 5/5 — Wonderland *2022-11-18, version 2019.0* I absolutely adore this app. ### 5/5 — It calms me down *2022-05-18, version 2019.0* When I feel like I’m getting to frazzled or angry, this is my go to app. It always calms me down and makes me feel happy. I have had it on my phone forever. It never gets old! ### 5/5 — Brilliant app 😊 *2022-02-19, version 2019.0* I love this app, it’s very peaceful and relaxing /therapeutic. Thank you ❤️ ### 5/5 — Mysteriously joyful and mesmerizing *2021-12-10* I have all sorts of relaxation type apps but this stands out by its beauty and simplicity. Thank you for all the peaceful moments you have given me with this app. ### 5/5 — Beautiful, peaceful *2021-11-08* The pictures remind me of walking in the snow as a child in North Carolina in the woods. There have been many times that I have gone to the app to become centered. The developer created something wonderful. My biggest concern is that it would not continue someday. It would be a loss. It is my hope that his app will be expanded, or another will be created that is similar in purpose and design. ### 5/5 — Have had this app for years *2021-10-04, version 2019.0* The app has been maintained though all the upgrades, and work wonderfully. It’s peaceful and a pleasure to look at. ### 5/5 — I love this app! *2021-05-05, version 2019.0* I have had it for years, and I'm so glad you still support it. It is beautiful and so peaceful. It makes me happy just to look at it and listen to the music. 5/5/21. Still love this app! I keep praying you’ll keep supporting this one ❤️ **Developer response:** Thank you! It’s a labor of love for me, I try to update it each year. ### 5/5 — ❤️ *2021-02-16, version 2019.0* This is one of my favorite apps. Relaxing, meditative and perfect any time of year....but especially during Yule. Peaceful! ### 5/5 — Christmas Perfection *2020-12-25* I have had this app for as long as I can remember. Maybe 10 years if I’m not mistaken? I’m not sure how long it’s been available. I always open this around this time every year, but I also use it year round. It’s so calming with great scenery, music, and the different settings you can put to your own liking! This app helps me find my center. While Christmas has not been good in a few years for myself, it reminds me of what’s important and keeps my calm through the season. Thank you for making this wonderful app! I know you read these reviews and how much they mean to you. I’m sending so much love and positivity your way! I hope you have an amazing Christmas! Keep on pushing on in life. **Developer response:** Thanks for review and kinds words. You keep pushing on too. ❤️ ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ### 1/5 — Just did the update *2017-11-28, version 2017.0* I updated and now the app won't open. It crashes every time. Please fix it ASAP. I only use it during the holidays and would like to again this year. Thanks. ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2009-12-02, version 0* It's pretty, but: It times out and switches off It doesn't remember your settings. You have to set it up from scratch every time. Not worth the money unless it gets updated very soon. ### 2/5 — Zen of Snow *2017-11-30, version 2017.1* 30.11.2017 I have just done the latest update and now when I try to open the app it crashes. Disappointed bunny. ### 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!! ### 3/5 — Zen of Snow *2012-01-24, version 2012.1* OK app. Needs more realistic snow, and less jerky graphics, I'd prefer the snow to flow but it stop and starts which gets annoying. Also needs more noticeable wind control. Having said that it is a relaxing app. ### 3/5 — No wind *2011-10-15, version 2011* I upgraded from the Lite version only to find the promised Wind option does not work, please fix or offer a refund please.. ### 3/5 — Best app ever *2010-09-13, version 0* I love this app. It is so peaceful. I've been having problem sleeping lately but this has helped me to relax. I go into my iPod clock, select timer, set time, select sleep iPod, select this app and then fall to sleep to it. The music is really soothing and watching the flakes makes my eyes heavy. Can't think of a better way to get some zzz's Well worth the money. ### 3/5 — Nice festive app, but...... *2009-11-06, version 0* Had the free version since last Xmas which is rather quaint, version 2 isn't worth the money as you only really get a night mode as an extra. Save your pennies and get the free version ### 4/5 — Calm the birds down, please *2020-12-10, version 2019.0* I bought the bird feed to support the developer, and to add birds to the scene. But the birds are too frantic. They disturb the zen-like quality of the rest of the scene. I deleted the feeder because of this. Better to have just one bird at the feeder (not on the ground). The bird eats then leaves, and then another bird arrives. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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 ### 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 ### 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* ### 5/5 — So lovely! *2024-11-13, version 2022.1* I love this app. I have it on my phone, and use it as a clock. Such a beautiful background, I like that you can have the Christmas lights on or off as you choose, so it’s not just for Christmas. It’s such a simple, lovely app, one of my favourites. ### 5/5 — Zen of Snow *2024-10-29* I love, love , love this app! So relaxing and beautiful. Thank you for creating it. I’ve had it on my phones for years ❤️ --- *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 2026-09-09.*