Best Zazen Apps

145+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.9 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated August 2026

Looking for free zazen apps? 16 of our 145+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Zazen Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Zazen Meditation TimerZazen Meditation TimerFree4.9★ (16)NoNoAug 2026
2Pop Up ZendoPop Up ZendoFree5.0★ (26)NoNoJul 2026
3ZazenZazenFreeNoNoMay 2026
4Urban Zazen TimerUrban Zazen TimerFreeNoNoMay 2026
5ZenMind Zazen Meditation TimerZenMind Zazen Meditation TimerFreeYesYesAug 2026
6Simple Zazen TimerSimple Zazen Timer$3.994.8★ (1.1K)NoNoAug 2026
7Simple Zazen Meditation TimerSimple Zazen Meditation TimerFree4.5★ (22)NoYesMay 2026
8Zenmon - Zazen TimerZenmon - Zazen TimerFreeNoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Zazen

Zazen Meditation Timer#1

Zazen Meditation Timer by Jake Sager

Simple meditation timer
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9(16 ratings)
Free
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A straightforward meditation timer designed for simplicity. It includes essential features like interval bells and progress tracking, with no advertisements or unnecessary additions.

Pop Up Zendo#2

Pop Up Zendo by Pop Up Zendo

Meditation Timer
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
5.0(26 ratings)
Free
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A minimalist meditation timer designed by a zen priest. It offers a simple, graceful interface to create meditative space with gentle bell sounds or silence. Build mindfulness into your daily routine with this straightforward tool.

More Zazen apps to explore

4
Urban Zazen Timer
Urban Zazen Timer
Urban Zazen Timer
by Whitesmith Lda
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
5
ZenMind Zazen Meditation Timer
ZenMind Zazen Meditation Timer
ZenMind Zazen Meditation Timer
Breath, posture, quiet bells
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
6
Simple Zazen Timer
Simple Zazen Timer
Simple Zazen Timer
Zen Meditation
$3.99

This app provides a minimalist timer for meditation and mindfulness practice. Its elegant design and simple interface promote calm and focus during timed sessions. It's ideal for daily meditation or any activity requiring a gentle, timed reminder.

Minimalist designSimple user interfaceGong sound
💪 Health & Fitness
(1.1K)
free
7
Simple Zazen Meditation Timer
Simple Zazen Meditation Timer
Simple Zazen Meditation Timer
Your Meditation Companion
Free

This app provides a minimalist and focused timer for various meditation practices, including Zen and Zazen. It offers multiple profiles, detailed statistics, customizable chimes, and reminders to support your mindfulness journey. Integration with Apple's Health app is also available.

Multiple user profilesDetailed session statisticsCollection of chimes
💪 Health & Fitness
(22)
freemium
8
Zenmon - Zazen Timer
Zenmon - Zazen Timer
Zenmon - Zazen Timer
A quiet habit with Zen sounds
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
9
Genjo - AI Zen & Zazen Timer
Genjo - AI Zen & Zazen Timer
Genjo - AI Zen & Zazen Timer
Talk with Buddha and Dogen
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
10
Mokurai: Zazen Timer
Mokurai: Zazen Timer
Mokurai: Zazen Timer
Simple Zen Meditation timer
$3.99
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
11
Sitting Time
Sitting Time
Sitting Time
Simple Meditation Timer
Free

This app provides a straightforward timer for meditation sessions, allowing users to set durations and delays. It features a dimming screen option and continues to play gongs even when the device is locked, supporting both light and dark modes.

Adjustable timer (1-60 minutes)Customizable setup delay (1-60 seconds)Screen dimming for focus
💪 Health & Fitness
(2)
free
12
Zazen· Fasting Tracker
Zazen· Fasting Tracker
Zazen· Fasting Tracker
Simple Fasting Tracker
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
13
ZenOto
ZenOto
ZenOto
ZEN meditation, Relax & Sleep
Free

Begin your meditation journey with this Zazen app. It offers authentic Zen temple sounds, a guided introduction, and a customizable timer to help you build a consistent practice. Track your progress with a diary and illustrated learning materials.

Authentic Zen temple soundsGuided meditation introductionCustomizable meditation timer
💪 Health & Fitness
(22)
ad-supported
14
Zazen — Meditation Timer
Zazen — Meditation Timer
Zazen — Meditation Timer
Mindfulness Zen Sounds & Calm
$3.99
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
15
Plum Village: Mindfulness
Plum Village: Mindfulness
Plum Village: Mindfulness
Guided Mindfulness, Ad-Free
Free

This app offers guided mindfulness meditations and talks from a renowned Zen Buddhist Master to help reduce stress, anxiety, and cultivate inner peace. Explore a variety of practices for daily life, including meditations for children and offline listening options.

100+ guided meditationsCustomizable meditation timerMindfulness Bell
💪 Health & Fitness
(3.8K)
free
16
ZazenTracker
ZazenTracker
ZazenTracker
Track your zazen sessions.
Free

This app helps users track their meditation practice by setting session timers and logging completed sits. It builds a record of your practice and encourages consistency with a streak feature.

Session timerPractice loggingStreak tracking
💪 Health & Fitness
(3)
free
17
Simple Sinus Zazen Timer
Simple Sinus Zazen Timer
Simple Sinus Zazen Timer
Meditation Timer
$0.99
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
18
Center Meditation Timer
Center Meditation Timer
Center Meditation Timer
Mindfulness meditation timer
Free

A silent meditation timer designed for serious practitioners. It offers a minimalist interface with customizable session lengths, intervals, and sounds. Track your progress without pressure or gamification.

Silent timer with optional bellsCustomizable session lengths and intervalsMinimalist interface with themes
💪 Health & Fitness
(749)
free with in-app purchases
19
Zen Daissen
Zen Daissen
Zen Daissen
by COMUNIDADE ZEN-BUDISTA DAISSEN
Free

This app offers guidance and tools for Zazen meditation practice and introduces Zen-Buddhism. It provides teachings from Zen masters, a practice space, and a real-time meditation map. Subscription unlocks deeper content and AI-powered conversations.

Zen-Buddhism teachingsVideo and audio content from Zen mastersZazen practice space
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
freemium
20
shoshin — Zen & Zazen Timer
shoshin — Zen & Zazen Timer
shoshin — Zen & Zazen Timer
Silent Meditation, Enso & Bell
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)

FAQ about Zazen

What are the best zazen apps for iPhone?
Zazen Meditation Timer tops our zazen apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 16 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top zazen apps we rank are free to download, including Zazen Meditation Timer and Pop Up Zendo.
Zazen Meditation Timer has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 145+ zazen apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Zazen Meditation Timer offers interval bells to mark meditation periods, statistics to track your progress, and streak tracking to encourage consistency. It is designed to be simple and free of ads or bloat.
Currently, Zazen Meditation Timer is supported on iPhones. Information regarding availability on other devices like iPads or Android phones is not provided.

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