Reviews of Pop Up Zendo

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Total ratings

5.00 (Rating count: 27)

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Review summary

Users praise Pop Up Zendo for its ultra-simple, minimalist timer tailored for Zen practice. The app's strengths are its clean interface, lack of distractions, and the authentic, calming bell sounds with distinct start and end cues. Reviewers repeatedly mention how easy it is to set a timer and meditate without bogging down with data or extra features, and many appreciate the visual meditative circle. The main downsides noted by multiple users revolve around audio control: limited options to mute the initial bell without silencing the whole device, and the bell failing to ring if the phone is in silent mode.

Pros

Simple minimalist design and easy to use.
High-quality bells with clear start and end cues.
Visually beautiful, meditative interface with a calming circle.
Free and clutter-free; no upsell or extraneous features.

Cons

Limited bell customization: cannot mute the initial bell while keeping the ending bell audible.
Bell may not ring if the phone is in silent mode; the app cannot override system mute.

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Date	Author	Comment
2026-06-03	Fu*****	This is an amazing app! I loved the traditional bell along with the easy to use interface. I am so excited to have the perfect accompaniment to my zen practice.
This is an amazing app! I loved the traditional bell along with the easy to use interface. I am so excited to have the perfect accompaniment to my zen practice.
2024-09-17	id*****	It’s nice and simple but would really like to be able to mute the bells at the start and keep the bell at the end of the timer. Thanks!
It’s nice and simple but would really like to be able to mute the bells at the start and keep the bell at the end of the timer. Thanks!
2024-02-22	Ca*****	This is all that I needed. The main issue I had was that I couldn’t silence my phone during meditation otherwise the bell wouldn’t ring, even if I put the volume up in the app. Just hope no one calls!
This is all that I needed. The main issue I had was that I couldn’t silence my phone during meditation otherwise the bell wouldn’t ring, even if I put the volume up in the app. Just hope no one calls!
2023-12-12	Ho*****	Set the time and start. Don't have to know how many others are doing it, how often I have been doing it, what it is about, or any other useless information. Simple.
Set the time and start. Don't have to know how many others are doing it, how often I have been doing it, what it is about, or any other useless information. Simple.
2022-07-06	nm*****	i had another timer app that i thought was straight forward and simple, however at some point it changed and i found it overwhelming, with too many options. besides asking me to check in with myself before and after meditating with sad to happy faces, it’s was also asking me to upgrade and pay a lot of money so i can see who else is meditating and unlock “special features”. no thanks. this app is exactly what i wanted, a bell and a timer. simple, beautiful, minimal. i absolutely love it, thank you so much!
i had another timer app that i thought was straight forward and simple, however at some point it changed and i found it overwhelming, with too many options. besides asking me to check in with myself before and after meditating with sad to happy faces, it’s was also asking me to upgrade and pay a lot of money so i can see who else is meditating and unlock “special features”. no thanks. this app is exactly what i wanted, a bell and a timer. simple, beautiful, minimal. i absolutely love it, thank you so much!
2022-02-20	Vi*****	the Movado watch of Zen timer. Less is more, elegance is simplicity. Just sit
the Movado watch of Zen timer. Less is more, elegance is simplicity. Just sit
2021-07-19	No*****	This app is exactly what I was looking for. No “whistles” and the bells are just what’s needed. It’s so easy to use, the beginning bells give me a few moments to get settled and then I’m off for however much time I’ve picked. The final bell is perfect and bring me out of zazen comfortably. Thank you for making this app!
This app is exactly what I was looking for. No “whistles” and the bells are just what’s needed. It’s so easy to use, the beginning bells give me a few moments to get settled and then I’m off for however much time I’ve picked. The final bell is perfect and bring me out of zazen comfortably. Thank you for making this app!
2019-10-30	G.*****	Really useful and elegant, thank you, Joe.
Really useful and elegant, thank you, Joe.
2019-10-30	Ki*****	This timer has the perfect level of simplicity and quality. Stunningly beautiful visually and wonderful sounding bells. Exactly what you want and no more.
This timer has the perfect level of simplicity and quality. Stunningly beautiful visually and wonderful sounding bells. Exactly what you want and no more.
2019-10-09	La*****	This app is exactly what my private zazen sessions needed.
This app is exactly what my private zazen sessions needed.