Best Zen Meditation Timer Apps

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated July 2026

The best zen meditation timer apps on iPhone average 4.7★ across 243+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated July 2026.

Compare top Zen Meditation Timer Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Zazen Meditation TimerZazen Meditation TimerFree5.0★ (6)NoNoJul 2026
2Simple Meditation TimerSimple Meditation TimerFree4.5★ (101)NoNoJul 2026
3Insight Timer: Meditate, SleepInsight Timer: Meditate, SleepFree4.9★ (444K)NoYesAug 2026
4Meditation Timer - ZenTimerMeditation Timer - ZenTimerFreeNoYesJun 2026
5Mindfulness BellMindfulness BellFree4.6★ (12K)NoYesAug 2026
6Meditation Time 2.0Meditation Time 2.0Free4.8★ (3.6K)NoNoJul 2026
7Zen Dojo · Meditation TimerZen Dojo · Meditation TimerFreeNoYesJul 2026
8Meditation Timer ProMeditation Timer Pro$1.994.8★ (1.2K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Zen Meditation Timer

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.

Simple Meditation Timer#2

Simple Meditation Timer by Never Can Tell

Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
4.5😊(101 ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and minimalistic design
  • 🧘‍♀️ Perfect for meditation practice
  • ✨ Elegant and clean interface
  • 🚫 No ads or upsells

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bell/gong doesn't always work
  • 🔇 No sound when screen is off/phone locked
  • 🔊 Volume too loud for headphones
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
#26in 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 Timer apps to explore

4
Meditation Timer - ZenTimer
Meditation Timer - ZenTimer
Meditation Timer - ZenTimer
Mindfulness Timer & Bells
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
5
Mindfulness Bell
Mindfulness Bell
Mindfulness Bell
Mindful Reminders and Timer
Free

This app plays the sound of a Tibetan Singing Bowl at set or random intervals to help you return to the present moment. It includes a meditation timer to enhance your practice. The app continues to ring even when not actively open.

Tibetan Singing Bowl soundsScheduled interval remindersRandom interval reminders
💪 Health & Fitness
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Meditation Time 2.0
Meditation Time 2.0
Meditation Time 2.0
A beautiful meditation timer
Free

This app provides a beautiful and mindful meditation timer with various instruments and nature sounds. It offers guided meditations, teaching modules, and customizable chimes to enhance your practice. It's suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike, with special modes for advanced users.

Customizable meditation timerSinging bowls and instrument soundsMindfulness chimes at intervals
💪 Health & Fitness
(3.6K)
free
7
Zen Dojo · Meditation Timer
Zen Dojo · Meditation Timer
Zen Dojo · Meditation Timer
Mindful, minimal, daily
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
8
Meditation Timer Pro
Meditation Timer Pro
Meditation Timer Pro
Simple Insight and Zen Timer
$1.99

This app assists users of all meditation experience levels in practicing mindfulness. It offers customizable timers with interval bells, background sounds, and visual themes to enhance focus and relaxation. Track your progress with detailed logs and statistics, and set reminders to maintain a consistent practice.

Customizable meditation timerInterval and cool down timesUnique sound options
💪 Health & Fitness
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
9
ZenTimer: Align Your Mind
ZenTimer: Align Your Mind
ZenTimer: Align Your Mind
Mind reset. Daily meditation.
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
10
ZenTick - Meditation Timer
ZenTick - Meditation Timer
ZenTick - Meditation Timer
Minimalist Zen Meditation
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
11
GonguZen: Meditation Timer
GonguZen: Meditation Timer
GonguZen: Meditation Timer
Meditation Bell & Sleep Sounds
Free

Find calm with a simple meditation timer for sleep, mindfulness, and breath. Enjoy a clean interface with no ads or account requirements. Offers guided breathing, ambient sounds, and progress tracking.

Meditation timer with custom durationsReal singing bowls and bellsBreathing guidance
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
freemium
12
ZenMind Zazen Meditation Timer
ZenMind Zazen Meditation Timer
ZenMind Zazen Meditation Timer
Traditional Zen bells & kinhin
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
13
ZenBrain - Meditation Timer
ZenBrain - Meditation Timer
ZenBrain - Meditation Timer
by Robert Hansen
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
14
Meditation: Segment Timer
Meditation: Segment Timer
Meditation: Segment Timer
by Harry Mackinnon-Coleman
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
15
Zen Bells: Meditation Timer
Zen Bells: Meditation Timer
Zen Bells: Meditation Timer
Simple & unguided, no account
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
16
Zen Home - Japanese Meditation
Zen Home - Japanese Meditation
Zen Home - Japanese Meditation
Simple Zazen & Breathing Timer
Free

This app offers a minimalist approach to meditation, focusing on silence, a bell, and breathing exercises rooted in Japanese Zen Buddhism. It provides tools for Zazen, breath counting, and posture guidance, alongside daily Zen words and weekly koans to deepen your practice.

Zazen timer with bellSusokukan breath countingPosture guide
💪 Health & Fitness
(2)
freemium
17
Mindful Timer–Meditation Timer
Mindful Timer–Meditation Timer
Mindful Timer–Meditation Timer
Yoga, Zazen, Meditation Timer
Free

This app provides a simple, unguided interval timer for self-guided meditation, breathwork, and yoga practices. It features customizable timers, gentle bells, and a distraction-free interface. Save your favorite routines and track your weekly sessions without any ads or subscriptions.

Multiple automatic timersCustomizable interval bellsSave preset routines
💪 Health & Fitness
(10)
free
18
Mokurai: Zazen Timer
Mokurai: Zazen Timer
Mokurai: Zazen Timer
by Sooties LLC
$3.99
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
19
Meditation Timer | Samsara
Meditation Timer | Samsara
Meditation Timer | Samsara
Minimalist Meditation Timer
Free

This minimalist app provides a customizable timer for various meditation and mindfulness practices. It features calming chimes, detailed statistics, and iCloud support for seamless data syncing across devices. Designed for simplicity, it helps users focus on their practice without distractions.

Customizable meditation timerSupport for various practices (mantra, mindfulness, zazen, yoga, reiki)Collection of calming chimes (Tibetan bells, singing bowls)
💪 Health & Fitness
(395)
free with in-app purchases
20
Dōan - Meditation Timer
Dōan - Meditation Timer
Dōan - Meditation Timer
Mindfulness, calm and clarity
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)

FAQ about Zen Meditation Timer

What are the best zen meditation timer apps for iPhone?
Zazen Meditation Timer tops our zen meditation timer apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 6 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top zen meditation timer apps we rank are free to download, including Zazen Meditation Timer and Simple Meditation Timer.
Zazen Meditation Timer has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 243+ zen meditation timer apps on the iOS App Store as of July 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.