Best Zen Meditation Timer Apps

4.9(18 ratings)

Free

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 by Never Can Tell

Strong Contender

🌟 Lifestyle

4.4😊(110 ratings)

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.

What We Love

👍 Simple and minimalistic design
🧘‍♀️ Perfect for meditation practice
✨ Elegant and clean interface
🚫 No ads or upsells
✅ Does one thing and does it well
💖 Beautiful gong/bell sound
📊 Records mindfulness minutes in Apple Health
💡 No bloat or unnecessary features
🙏 Appreciated by users for its utility

Room to Improve

🐛 Bell/gong doesn't always work
🔇 No sound when screen is off/phone locked
🔊 Volume too loud for headphones
⏳ Timer doesn't work reliably in background
🎛️ Limited customization options
⚠️ Bell can be jarring or too loud

Insight Timer: Meditate, Sleep by Insight Network Inc

Meditation & Anxiety Relief

Worth Considering

Zen Dojo · Meditation Timer

4.9😊(449K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#15in Health & Fitness

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Access a vast library of guided meditations, breathwork, sleep stories, and yoga practices from world-renowned teachers. Build healthy routines, reduce stress, and improve sleep with daily new free content and a customizable meditation timer.

What We Love

💤 Great for sleep and relaxation
🌍 Diverse range of teachers and content
🕰️ Customizable timer with bells/chimes
🆓 Generous free content
🧠 Helps with anxiety, stress, and mental health
🤝 Sense of community and connection
📊 Useful progress tracking and statistics

Room to Improve

🤖 Overly commercialized with constant upselling
🔒 Privacy concerns with mandatory account creation
🔀 Confusing and cluttered user interface
🐛 Bugs, crashes, and technical issues
🔒 Paywall blocking access to core features

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Customizable meditation timerInterval and cool down timesUnique sound options

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Customizable meditation timerSinging bowls and instrument soundsMindfulness chimes at intervals

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.

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Meditation timer with custom durationsReal singing bowls and bellsBreathing guidance

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.

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Set total meditation durationOptional warm-up periodDivide sessions into segments

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MindTime: Meditation Timer

Silent Vipassana & Zen Bells

Customizable timer durationsChoice of 8 meditation bellsInterval bells with adjustable volume

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Meditation Timer App Pro

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