Best Zazen Apps

125+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated May 2026

Looking for free zazen apps? 19 of our 125+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Zazen Apps (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Zazen Meditation TimerZazen Meditation TimerFree5.0★ (6)NoNoJul 2026
2Pop Up ZendoPop Up ZendoFree5.0★ (26)NoNoJul 2026
3Simple Zazen TimerSimple Zazen Timer$3.994.8★ (1.1K)NoNoJul 2026
4Simple Zazen Meditation TimerSimple Zazen Meditation TimerFree4.5★ (22)NoYesMay 2026
5Plum Village: MindfulnessPlum Village: MindfulnessFree5.0★ (3.8K)NoNoJul 2026
6Urban Zazen TimerUrban Zazen TimerFreeNoNoMay 2026
7ZenOtoZenOtoFree4.8★ (22)YesNoJul 2026
8ZazenZazenFreeNoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Zazen

Zazen Meditation Timer#1

Zazen Meditation Timer by Jake Sager

Simple meditation timer
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
5.0(6 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.

Simple Zazen Timer#3

Simple Zazen Timer by Pawel Urbanek

Zen Meditation
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(1.1K ratings)
$3.99
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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.

What We Love

  • 🧘‍♂️ Simple and elegant design
  • 🔔 Gentle chime sound
  • ⏱️ Straightforward timer functionality
  • 🧠 Focused meditation experience

Room to Improve

  • 🔇 Doesn't work on silent mode
  • 🔔 Chime sound could be improved
  • ⏱️ Limited interval options

More Zazen apps to explore

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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
5
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
6
Urban Zazen Timer
Urban Zazen Timer
Urban Zazen Timer
by Whitesmith Lda
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
7
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
8
Zazen
Zazen
Zazen
by Taishu Shibata
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
9
Timefully - Meditation Timer
Timefully - Meditation Timer
Timefully - Meditation Timer
Track & Grow Your Practice
Free

This app provides a distraction-free meditation timer designed to help users build consistent habits. It offers customizable timers, rewarding progress tracking with virtual tree growth, and detailed statistics to motivate your practice.

Customizable meditation timer with unlimited presetsVirtual tree growth for practice motivationComprehensive session statistics and charts
💪 Health & Fitness
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases
10
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
11
Simple Meditation Timer
Simple Meditation Timer
Simple Meditation Timer
by Never Can Tell
Free

A minimalist timer designed for meditation and restorative yoga. It offers a peaceful countdown experience with a gentle chime, free from distractions. Users can optionally log their sessions as Mindful Minutes in the Health app.

Minimalist timer interfacePeaceful countdownZen bowl chime
🌟 Lifestyle
(101)
free
12
Genjo - AI Zen & Zazen Timer
Genjo - AI Zen & Zazen Timer
Genjo - AI Zen & Zazen Timer
Talk with Buddha and Dogen
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
13
ZenMind Zazen Meditation Timer
ZenMind Zazen Meditation Timer
ZenMind Zazen Meditation Timer
Traditional Zen bells & kinhin
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
14
Zenmon - Zazen Timer
Zenmon - Zazen Timer
Zenmon - Zazen Timer
A quiet habit with Zen sounds
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
15
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
16
Zain Jo
Zain Jo
Zain Jo
by Jordan Mobile Telephone Services
Free

Manage all your mobile and internet services with this official app. Recharge, pay bills, access exclusive offers, and get customer support. It offers a secure and convenient way to control your line and discover new services.

Manage all Zain lines (prepaid, postpaid, internet)Secure login with fingerprint/Face IDEasy recharge and bill payment
🔧 Utilities
(9.4K)
free
17
Zain KSA
Zain KSA
Zain KSA
Unique Digital Experience
Free

Manage your mobile and internet services with ease. Purchase new lines, track deliveries, and pay bills instantly. Control multiple lines, set up auto-payments, and monitor usage with customizable bundles and packages.

Buy new lines and servicesReal-time delivery trackingQuick bill payments and recharges
🔧 Utilities
(17K)
free
18
Zain Bahrain
Zain Bahrain
Zain Bahrain
by Zain Bahrain
Free

Easily manage your mobile services, monitor usage in real-time, and shop for new devices and plans. This app offers a streamlined experience for handling prepaid or postpaid lines, setting up autopay, and accessing customer support.

Real-time usage monitoringPrepaid/Postpaid line managementPlan upgrades and changes
💼 Business
(3.7K)
free
19
The Zohar
The Zohar
The Zohar
by The Kabbalah Centre
Free

Explore a profound spiritual text that reveals secrets of the Bible and the universe. This app provides access to key sections for personal growth, with original Aramaic and English translations, audio recordings, and study tools.

Original Aramaic and English translationsAudio recordings of versesCreate custom playlists
📚 Education
(75)
free
20
Zazen· Fasting Tracker
Zazen· Fasting Tracker
Zazen· Fasting Tracker
Simple Fasting Tracker
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)

FAQ about Zazen

What are the best zazen apps for iPhone?
Zazen Meditation Timer tops our zazen apps ranking as of May 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 6 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 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 May 2026.
We track 125+ zazen apps on the iOS App Store as of May 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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