ZenMind Zazen Meditation Timer
Traditional Zen bells & kinhin
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Just sit. A quiet timer for zazen and kinhin.
Just sit.
Traditional bells, walking meditation (kinhin), zero data collection. ZenMind is a dedicated zazen timer, not another generic mindfulness app.
Unlike general meditation timers, ZenMind recreates the traditional flow of Japanese zen practice: entering stillness, kinhin, returning to sitting, and release. The bell sequence follows conventions used in zen practice.
■ Traditional bell sequence
Three strikes begin zazen. Kinhin and the return to sitting have their own signals. The final bell releases the session. ZenMind is built for the shape of zazen, not only a start-and-stop timer.
Bell cues and ambient sound continue even when the screen is locked.
■ Zazen and kinhin
Sit in zazen alone, or combine zazen with kinhin, the walking meditation practiced between periods of sitting.
■ Begin before you sit
A quiet pre-session sequence helps settle body, breath, and mind. No loud countdown. No rush into practice.
■ Seven-step posture guide
Learn the basics of posture, breathing, gaze, and hand position through a concise seven-step guide. The guide includes full lotus, half lotus, seiza, and chair sitting.
■ Nothing you do not need
No streak pressure. No badges. No social feed. No crowded dashboard. The interface is made from ink-black space, white-sand text, and slow fades so the sitting itself stays central.
■ On-device records. No subscriptions. No data collected.
Every record lives only on your device. No server. No account. No tracking. ZenMind is free.
■ For those who
- Want a quiet timer after using Calm, Headspace, or other guided meditation apps
- Prefer unguided zazen and silent meditation
- Practice in a Soto, Rinzai, or Japanese zen context
- Want kinhin and traditional bells in the same timer
- Care about privacy and a fully local practice record
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ZenMind's descriptions of zazen draw on traditional practice and do not represent the official view of any specific zen school. If you have a medical condition, please consult your physician before sitting.
Ratings & Reviews
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Refreshed the home screen and setup flow to make sound, time, and bell settings easier to use.
Improved the history view and made ambient audio playback more reliable, including when the screen is locked.
The developer, Kengo Yamamoto, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
- Seller
- Kengo Yamamoto
- Size
- 57 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 43 more
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- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
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