Features & Capabilities

Simple Zazen Timer is a minimalist Zen meditation timer with an elegant, distraction-free interface. It helps you start and maintain focused meditation sessions with a gentle gong to signal the end, supporting calm, peace, mindfulness, and self-awareness.

Designed for daily practice or as a gentle reminder for any timed activity or rest, this timer captures the essence of Zen by stripping away clutter and delivering just what you need to stay present. The gong sound is sourced from freesound, adding a serene cue that keeps your practice steady.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Pawel Urbanek
Rating:
4.80
(1,140)
3 new ratings
Version:
3.10 Last updated: 2021-04-04
Version code:
841206861
Creation date:
2014-01-22
Compatible devices:
Size:
2.13MB
Price:
3.99
URLs:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-04
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Developed by:
Pawel Urbanek
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simple-zazen-timer/id796940852
Website:
https://pawelurbanek.com

User Reviews

Users praise Simple Zazen Timer for its minimalist, distraction-free design and reliable start/end bells. They value the free, ad-free experience and easy, quick access from the opening screen, plus the ability to remember the last timer. The timer supports pacing with interval/tick sounds and a delay before the bell. Repeated requests center on expanding bell customization and increasing the maximum countdown beyond 15 seconds.
Pros
  • Extremely simple, minimalist design with no distractions.
  • Pleasant start/end bell sounds, with interval/tick sounds for pacing.
  • Free/ad-free with a straightforward, no-frills interface.
  • Easy to use with quick access from the opening screen and remembers the last timer.
  • Flexible timing options including countdown, delay, and interval timer support.
Cons
  • Bell customization is limited; users want more options for opening/closing sounds and longer chimes.
  • Countdown max is 15 seconds; users would like longer countdown options.
Recent reviews
This is it. The ad free timer that doesn’t interfere with zazen. It’s just exactly what is needed.
by ka*****, 2025-12-18

A stripped down, basic timer without all the distractions of other timer apps.
by RL*****, 2025-08-07

I got tired of Insight Timer’s incessant efforts to sell me features and sessions I didn’t want. Zazen Timer is the antidote. Simple free timer with a nice bell sound and straightforward interface.
by RC*****, 2025-07-19
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