Best Zen Meditation Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good zen meditation apps. We benchmark 248+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Zen Meditation Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Plum Village: MindfulnessPlum Village: MindfulnessFree5.0★ (3.8K)NoNoAug 2026
2Just SittingJust SittingFree5.0★ (6)NoYesMay 2026
3Insight Timer: Meditate, SleepInsight Timer: Meditate, SleepFree4.9★ (444K)NoYesAug 2026
4Zen: Guided Meditation & SleepZen: Guided Meditation & SleepFree4.7★ (2.5K)NoYesAug 2026
5The Way: Meditation & ZenThe Way: Meditation & ZenFree5.0★ (2.8K)NoYesAug 2026
6CalmCalmFree4.8★ (2M)YesYesAug 2026
7Relaxing Music: Zen MeditationRelaxing Music: Zen MeditationFree3.7★ (3)NoYesJul 2026
8Meditation Timer - ZenTimerMeditation Timer - ZenTimerFreeNoYesJun 2026

Top Picks for Zen Meditation

Plum Village: Mindfulness#1

Plum Village: Mindfulness by Centre for Applied Ethics Ltd

Guided Mindfulness, Ad-Free
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
5.0😊(3.8K ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 🙏 Excellent app
  • 🌺 Wonderful
  • 🌈 Amazing meditation app
  • 🏠 A home for my spiritual practice

Room to Improve

  • ⏱️ Missing an open-ended timer
Just Sitting#2

Just Sitting by Zack Bartel

Zen Meditation
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
5.0(6 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app guides users through Shikantaza, a "Just Sitting" meditation practice. It features an Enso progress indicator, customizable bells, and integrates with Apple Health to track mindful minutes. An introduction to Zen meditation is also included.

Insight Timer: Meditate, Sleep#3

Insight Timer: Meditate, Sleep by Insight Network Inc

Meditation & Anxiety Relief
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😊(444K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#24in Health & Fitness
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Access thousands of guided meditations, music tracks, and talks from world-renowned experts to calm your mind, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep. Daily new content is added, catering to both beginners and experienced practitioners.

What We Love

  • 💤 Great for sleep and relaxation
  • 🌍 Diverse range of teachers and content
  • 🕰️ Customizable timer with bells/chimes
  • 🆓 Generous free content

Room to Improve

  • 🤖 Overly commercialized with constant upselling
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with mandatory account creation
  • 🔀 Confusing and cluttered user interface

More Zen Meditation apps to explore

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Zen: Guided Meditation & Sleep
Zen: Guided Meditation & Sleep
Zen: Guided Meditation & Sleep
Anxiety Relief, Calm & Relax
Free

This app offers guided meditations, sleep stories, and breathing exercises to help users relieve stress, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep. It provides a variety of content designed for self-care and mental well-being.

Guided meditationsSleep storiesBreathing exercises
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.5K)
free with in-app purchases
5
The Way: Meditation & Zen
The Way: Meditation & Zen
The Way: Meditation & Zen
Peace, calm, energy, awakening
Free

This app offers a structured, single-path meditation training program led by an authorized Zen master. It guides users through key meditation practices to foster peace, insight, and awakening, with options for those who cannot afford the subscription.

Single, linear meditation pathGuided by authorized Zen masterExplores Zen koans and non-dual awareness
🌟 Lifestyle
(2.8K)
freemium
6
Calm
Calm
Calm
Sleep, Meditation, Relaxation
Free

This app offers guided meditations, sleep stories, music, and breathing exercises to help users reduce stress, anxiety, and improve sleep. It caters to all experience levels, integrating mindfulness into daily routines for enhanced mental well-being.

Guided meditationsSleep StoriesBreathwork exercises
💪 Health & Fitness
(2M)
free with in-app purchases
7
Relaxing Music: Zen Meditation
Relaxing Music: Zen Meditation
Relaxing Music: Zen Meditation
by NETIGEN KLUZOWICZ SPOLKA JAWNA
Free

Discover a world of calming melodies and soothing voices designed to help you relax, de-stress, and improve sleep. This app offers a curated collection of music for meditation and spiritual journeys, aiming to bring inner peace and balance.

Calming music by professional musiciansSpirit guides for relaxationSoothing wallpapers
🎵 Music
(3)
free
8
Meditation Timer - ZenTimer
Meditation Timer - ZenTimer
Meditation Timer - ZenTimer
Mindfulness Timer & Bells
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
9
Zenbit Meditation Timer
Zenbit Meditation Timer
Zenbit Meditation Timer
Calm your mind with Zen
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
10
Dōan - Meditation Timer
Dōan - Meditation Timer
Dōan - Meditation Timer
Mindfulness, calm and clarity
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
11
Balance: Meditation & Sleep
Balance: Meditation & Sleep
Balance: Meditation & Sleep
Breathe, calm anxiety & stress
Free

This app offers personalized guided meditations tailored to your experience, goals, and preferences. It provides daily meditations, skill-building plans, and bite-sized sessions for stress reduction, improved sleep, and enhanced focus. Explore unique immersive meditations and sleep aids for a customized mindfulness journey.

Personalized guided meditationsDaily meditation plansBite-sized single meditations
💪 Health & Fitness
(120K)
free with in-app purchases
12
ZenBrain - Meditation Timer
ZenBrain - Meditation Timer
ZenBrain - Meditation Timer
by Robert Hansen
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
13
ZenTick - Meditation Timer
ZenTick - Meditation Timer
ZenTick - Meditation Timer
Minimalist Zen Meditation
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
14
ZenRealm: Meditation
ZenRealm: Meditation
ZenRealm: Meditation
Wood Fish & HRV Practice
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
15
Zen Bells: Meditation Timer
Zen Bells: Meditation Timer
Zen Bells: Meditation Timer
Simple & unguided, no account
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
16
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
17
LivZen: Meditation Daily
LivZen: Meditation Daily
LivZen: Meditation Daily
A Simple Meditation App
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
18
Moon Story: Meditation & Zen
Moon Story: Meditation & Zen
Moon Story: Meditation & Zen
Your Zen Sanctuary in Georgia
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
19
Zen Waves - Guided Meditations
Zen Waves - Guided Meditations
Zen Waves - Guided Meditations
Ambient Music, Reduce Stress
Free

Escape daily stress and find tranquility with guided meditations and ambient sounds. Improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and enhance your meditation practice. Ideal for relaxation, spa ambiance, or physiotherapy.

Guided meditationsAmbient musicStress reduction
🏥 Medical
(3)
free with in-app purchases
20
Meditation - moodZEN
Meditation - moodZEN
Meditation - moodZEN
Breath. Relax. Listen.
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)

FAQ about Zen Meditation

What are the best zen meditation apps for iPhone?
Plum Village: Mindfulness tops our zen meditation apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 3.8K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top zen meditation apps we rank are free to download, including Plum Village: Mindfulness and Just Sitting.
Plum Village: Mindfulness has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ zen meditation apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The Plum Village app provides guided mindfulness meditations, talks, and resources from Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and Plum Village teachers. It aims to help users find peace, calm, and connect with the present moment to reduce stress and anxiety.
Key features include over 100 guided meditations, a customizable meditation timer, a 'Mindfulness Bell' for daily routines, hundreds of video sessions and Q&As, guided meditations for children, and the ability to download content for offline practice. It also tracks 'Mindful Minutes' for Apple Health.

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