# Zenways

> Guided Zen meditation app with nature sounds and binaural beats for relaxation. (iPhone/iPad app by Peter Rolls.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenways/id588796832 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Peter Rolls](https://appshunter.io/developer/403053957)
- Category: Lifestyle, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.56/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 60 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-01-08
- Data updated: 2026-07-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenways/id588796832/reviews.md

## What is Zenways?

Zenways is a Zen app.  It uses a combination of relaxing sounds of 
nature, guided Zen meditation from Buddhist monk Julian Daizan Skinner 
and powerful binaural beats to help you relax and find your Zen.  

Set the meditation time from 21 to 90 minutes, and adjust the balance of the sounds, guide voice and binaural beats to suit you.  You can even turn them off entirely, so this app can be used as a free sound source for meditation or relaxation.  However, we strongly suggest you look at our Chillax app for the complete relaxation experience using soothing music, sound and binaural beats.

This Zen app is made in partnership with Zenways, who provide yoga, meditation and teacher training.

The Buddhist monk
Julian Daizan Skinner (Juran Daizan 寿鸞 大山), is a British Rinzai Zen Buddhist Rōshi. He has also received Dharma Transmission in the Sōtō tradition of Zen. Daizan Roshi is the founder of the Zenways Sangha and head abbot of Yugagyo Dojo (Zen Yoga Camberwell) in London, United Kingdom.

The Mindfulness of the breath meditation was found to be one of the most powerful and effective meditation techniques in extensive testing, and is presented to you here, totally free.  Enjoy!.

Binaural Beats
Binaural beats or binaural tones are auditory processing artifacts, or apparent sounds, the perception of which arises in the brain for specific physical stimuli. This effect was discovered in 1839 by Heinrich Wilhelm Dove, and earned greater public awareness in the late 20th century based on claims that binaural beats could help induce relaxation, meditation, creativity and other desirable mental states. The effect on the brainwaves depends on the difference in frequencies of each tone: for example, if 300 Hz was played in one ear and 310 in the other, then the binaural beat would have a frequency of 10 Hz

## Key features

- Guided Zen meditation
- Relaxing nature sounds
- Binaural beats
- Customizable meditation timer
- Adjustable sound mix
- Free sound source option

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenways/id588796832/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The best app ever!!!

*2022-10-11, version 1.32*

I use this app to help when I can’t concentrate on meditation, then I have anxiety, and just to soothe myself. It is the best guided meditation app I have ever used. I would pay for this if they charged. Completely worth it.

### 5/5 — Great for relaxing

*2016-02-09*

Nice choice of sounds and timer variability. Perfect for putting on in the background after a long day at work to help me unwind.

### 2/5 — Bad Audio

*2014-06-23*

Nice simple app marred by audible buzzing on all tracks. Headphones do not have this problem with music, only with this app. Unusable.

### 5/5 — Zenways

*2014-01-06*

PERFECT!

### 1/5 — not impressed

*2013-10-08*

no sound, uninstall

### 5/5 — Great!

*2013-06-20*

Works amazing to sleep

### 5/5 — Wonderful

*2013-04-19*

I have a lot of trouble relaxing or just unwinding, this has really helped me just focus more. It's just great.

### 5/5 — Finding your Zen

*2013-02-03*

I've used Zenways "Mindfulness of the breath" meditation during some quite stressful times, and of all the meditations I've tried this was the most powerful.  After a couple of weeks (yes it does take a while to get used to letting go of thoughts!) I increased the timer to 25 minutes which I feel is the optimal time for meditation.  I had some very profound moments and became a lot calmer.  Try it, stick with it, you'll be glad you did.

### 5/5 — Just what I need!

*2013-01-24*

This app is amazing, simply amazing. After 15 minutes of doing the breathing, I feel refreshed and restored. The prefect balance of direction and silence, with nature sounds and binaural beats adding to the overall Zen quaility of the meditation. For anyone in need of some peace, this will help.

### 2/5 — Prefer music to nature sounds

*2013-01-15*

Unfortunately I didn't get into this app as I prefer background music instead of nature sounds.

## Frequently asked questions about Zenways

### What is Zenways?

Zenways is a lifestyle app designed to help users relax and find their Zen. It features guided Zen meditations from Buddhist monk Julian Daizan Skinner, combined with nature sounds and binaural beats.

### How long can I meditate with Zenways?

You can set the meditation time in Zenways from 21 to 90 minutes, allowing for sessions of varying lengths to suit your needs.

### Can I customize the sounds in Zenways?

Yes, you can adjust the balance of the nature sounds, guide voice, and binaural beats to your preference. You also have the option to turn them off entirely.

### Is Zenways free to use?

Zenways is available for free. The Mindfulness of the breath meditation is presented entirely free of charge.

### What devices does Zenways support?

Zenways is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### How often is Zenways updated?

Zenways was last updated on March 19, 2020, to version 1.32. While not frequently updated recently, it offers a stable set of features.

### What is the age rating for Zenways?

Zenways has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature users.

### Does Zenways have ads?

No, Zenways does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.33 — 2026-04-29

New ring-timer for a more Enzo-feel.
Improved UI for easier access to sounds
Double-tap to reset sliders
Double-tap on the settings label to quickly mute the binaural beats / sounds / voice
Remove ads option to help us to help you.
Performance and stability improvements

### 1.32 — 2020-03-19

Fixed a bug caused by the latest iOS update that caused the journey to restart again partway through.
Thanks for using Zenways, powerful breathing meditation at any time.

### 1.31 — 2019-11-23

Background audio is back!  Now you can use Zenways when your phone is locked or in use.

### 1.3 — 2019-11-22

Updated for the latest devices
Bug fixes

### 1.2 — 2018-03-26

Updated for the latest iOS - sorry for the delay.

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