Comparison

ZenFlow vs BowlWave

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ZenFlow

Features
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zenflow is a meditation timer for people who already sit. set a length. sit. one bell at the end. no course, no voice, nothing that nags — just the room to practice. — what zenflow is — a quiet instrument, not a program. you set the length; zenflow keeps the time and closes the sit with a single Tibetan singing bowl. a soft bell opens, one closes — and silence, or a gentle sound, in between. the screen stays awake while you sit, and the timer keeps true time even if you lock the phone. — for experienced meditators — made for zazen, vipassana and shamatha. no guidance, no lessons, no levels. five minutes or an hour and a half — if you already know how to sit, zenflow is the tool that stays out of your way. — what's inside — • a timer with a soft opening bell and one closing bell (Tibetan bowl) • sits from 5 minutes up to 90 • interval bells, only if you want them: one soft bell every few minutes • 9 ambient sounds: rain, ocean, forest, fireplace, wind, birds, thunder, white noise, creek — or silence. listen before you choose. • breathing: 4-7-8 and box, with a calm animation • a quiet record of your sits with gentle stats and a soft streak • an optional daily reminder, once a day, at a time you choose • dark mode, 7 languages, ensō and washi-paper design — honest about money — free: 5-, 10- and 15-minute sits, two sounds (rain + silence), 4-7-8 breath, and your record. premium (optional): longer sits up to 90 minutes, interval bells, all 9 sounds, box breathing, and a daily goal. monthly, or yearly with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers — cancel anytime. or pay once for lifetime premium. — what zenflow does not do — no ads. no guided courses, no voice-overs. no bells or reminders you didn't ask for. no guilt when you skip a day. — privacy, honestly — no account required to start: until you make one, your record stays on this device. an account is optional; with one, your record syncs to your own private account on servers in the EU. nothing is sold or shared with advertisers. for stability we collect only anonymous crash and usage diagnostics. sit whenever you like. zenflow waits quietly. — terms — terms of use (EULA): https://www.zenflow.day/terms privacy policy: https://www.zenflow.day/privacy

About

BowlWave

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BowlWave is an immersive sound healing app built around Tibetan singing bowl frequencies. Using real-time procedural audio synthesis — no recordings, no loops — every tone is generated live on your device. Choose from 11 Solfeggio frequencies linked to the chakra system: · 136.1 Hz – OM · Universal Sound (Heart Chakra) · 174 Hz – Pain Relief · 285 Hz – Healing Frequency · 396 Hz – Liberation from Fear (Root Chakra) · 417 Hz – Facilitating Change · 432 Hz – Natural Attunement · 528 Hz – Love Frequency · 639 Hz – Harmonious Connection · 741 Hz – Clear Expression (Throat Chakra) · 852 Hz – Third Eye Awakening · 963 Hz – Divine Connection (Crown Chakra) TWO MODES Interactive Mode — Touch and drag the screen to strike the bowl. Pressure-sensitive: tap gently for soft tones, press firmly for deep resonance. Meditation Mode — The app plays automatically for a timed session, ideal for yoga, breathwork, or seated meditation. 12 LANGUAGES SUPPORTED English · 繁體中文 · 简体中文 · 日本語 · 한국어 · हिंदी · Français · Italiano · Русский · नेपाली · Español · Português Bowave automatically detects your device language on first launch. Note: Sound healing is a complementary wellness tool, not a medical treatment. Please read the full disclaimer within the app.

Screenshots

ZenFlow4 screens
BowlWave3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BowlWave at none against ZenFlow's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ZenFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BowlWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZenFlow ships an update every 3 weeks, BowlWave every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ZenFlow versus BowlWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZenFlowBowlWave
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDJUMP, MBJenChien Wang

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ZenFlow

Subscriptions2
  • ZenFlow Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • ZenFlow Premium Yearly$23.991 Year
None

BowlWave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZenFlow free?
ZenFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BowlWave free?
BowlWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZenFlow or BowlWave have ads?
Neither ZenFlow nor BowlWave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZenFlow or BowlWave?
ZenFlow ships an update every 3 weeks, and BowlWave every 2 weeks. Most recently, ZenFlow was updated on October 15, 2026 and BowlWave on October 7, 2026.

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