Frequently Asked Questions Have a quick question? Check the new FAQ section right on the Help screen — tap to open, tap to close, quick answers without digging through settings. Several small improvements and bug fixes too

**Crossfade Autoplay** You may not know the word "crossfade," but you'll feel the difference — Autoplay now blends smoothly from one recitation to the next instead of leaving a gap or hard stop between them. A new slider gives you precise control over that spacing, from a gentle pause all the way to a seamless blend. **Set Your Rounds** Want Autoplay to stop after 1, 2, or 3 rounds instead of running forever? You can now set that right in Settings → Swipe & Autoplay → under "Number Of Rounds." When might you want to use this? Well, it's a great feature if you are turning the beads to a longer text, such as the Guru Gita, the Hanuman Chalisa or the Rosary, which may feel complete after one round of the beads, without necessarily wanting to hear the start begin again automatically on autoplay.

Now you can read along as you listen to the mantras, prayers, sacred wisdom texts or affirmations. The new CC button in the lower left corner lets you easily toggle the text on and off. Dip into settings for the Main Display to change the font size and transparency to your preference. Recording your own sayings or importing audio from others? You'll have a chance to enter text to read with it too. We've added this not simply because it makes it easy to learn new chants or prayers, or to be able to understand words that may be new to you, but also because something uniquely wonderful happens when you read and listen at the same time. It's like both the left and right hemispheres of the brain become simultaneously involved. Watch how much more deeply you'll be able to absorb everything when you try this. And of course... it works in autoplay or swipe mode.

Version 3.0 brings the ability to read along as you listen to the mantras, prayers, sacred wisdom texts or affirmations. The new CC button in the lower left corner lets you easily toggle the text on and off. Change the font size and transparency by going into Settings > Main Display > Read Along. Even when you are recording your own sayings or importing audio from others, you'll have a chance to enter text to read with it. We've added this not simply because it makes it easy to learn new chants or prayers, or to be able to understand new words... Something uniquely wonderful happens when you read and listen at the same time. It's like both the left and right hemispheres of the brain become simultaneously involved. Watch how much more deeply you'll be able to absorb everything when you try this. And of course... it works in autoplay or swipe mode.

A fourth major category has arrived: Sacred Wisdom. Turn the beads to inspiring texts and poetry from the great wisdom traditions, listen throughout the day on autoplay, fall to sleep with these inspiring words filling your dreams.

• With new multi-verse texts now available in the app comes a new ability to track your verse number more closely - check out the setting to make the bead counter extra large (Main Display panel). • Smoother, uninterrupted playback when waking your phone mid-verse from auto-dimming or after a phone call. • Free tracks are now labeled "Free" at a glance in Get More • Now you can also expand your library with the Buy Now button within the info page about each track.

Great News — Turn Beads Store recordings can now be purchased right within the app — tap Buy, and we take care of the rest. No importing or hassle — one less thing between you and your practice.

There are some very special prayers included with Turn Beads that automatically select the number of beads they use and the bead material. Check out the Tasbih, which automatically picks 99+1 beads for you, and the Rosary that chooses 60 beads and the beautiful bead of Christ. And now, we've also assured that after you listen to these prayers, your previous bead settings are restored for you.

A few small polish touches to make the on-screen guidance feel smoother and more responsive. And when you now import a larger audio file, you'll get immediate info on how many beads the audio will cover before it loops.

A few smart little touches that will make using Turn Beads all the more delightful for you

Do you love listening to your mantras, prayers and affirmations as you drive? We do too - so we made sure CarPlay now works seamlessly.

When turning beads by hand in swipe mode, they now are even more responsive to your touch - if you reach for the next one before your chosen mantra, prayer or affirmation has finished playing, the bead gently resists and returns, guiding your pace naturally. Also - choosing the bead material now also gives you a preview at the same time. And premium members now get a monthly discount code for use in the store to expand their libraries - see Get More in each recording section.

The beads have become even more alive! When turning beads by hand, they now respond to your touch — if you reach for the next one before your chosen mantra, prayer or affirmation has finished playing, the bead gently resists and returns, guiding your pace naturally. Your intuitive pacing with each will flow much more naturally now. Also - choosing the bead material now also gives you a preview at the same time

TurnBeads now becomes your favorite meditation timer app too. Choose 5 minute increments up to 2 hours; choose your chime and also have the countdown timer shown too.; New Help menu available on all settings page with short videos to make using the app easier than ever. Each recording now shows a deep dive about its background and history, text or lyrics and translations. These recordings are so much more than music - you'll feel the sacred roots of this practice as you understand the mantras and prayers you work with. All recordings also now let you preview them before downloading them. New discount program for all premium members to enjoy a monthly thank you on the Turn Beads store. And a few little bitty bugs cleaned up too.

As new Featured Artists come onboard, we've thought of a new way to make importing their tracks even easier

one teeny tiny bug, marring the perfect of the glorious new Version 2.0 release, has been found and escorted out the door

Welcome to Version 2.0 — so many improvements await you! A Smarter Dashboard in Settings Your current setup — your swipe mode, beads, and what's playing — is always visible at a glance from the Settings screen. Each display is also the button to choose new options. The settings menu is super zen and clean now — spacious and easy to use... guaranteed to spark joy. Even the little touches like showing you the speed of your autoplay in the dash, and the number of beads you've chosen. And what about the new preview button as you pick your bead to turn, to quickly remind you what each bead looks like with a picture, not just the name. Featured Artists Meet the real-life musicians and teachers behind many of the recordings — with artist photos, bios, track previews, and a direct link to their store listings. The Turn Beads Store The Get More tabs now let you browse all the additional sacred recordings from within the app, with the ability to preview tracks before you buy or visit the store. Purchasing and importing now happen in just a couple of easy taps. Your Personal Collection Purchased tracks now appear right alongside your free recordings, organized exactly where they belong. New mantras appear with mantras, new prayers appear with prayers. It just makes sense now. More Ways to Browse Sort store offerings alphabetically or by artist name.

Settings have a whole new feel. A dashboard card shows your current setup at a glance, and every option is now tucked into clean collapsible sections — so the screen stays calm until you need it. New to Turn Beads? A friendly guide now points you straight to where the magic happens.

Discover — A whole new section! "What's New Today" highlights a different track from the Turn Beads Store each day, with a one-tap preview and a link to learn more. Quick Tips — The helpful tips from your first week are now always available in About Turn Beads, so you can revisit them anytime. Featured Artists — Expanded to welcome artists with recordings available exclusively on the Turn Beads Store. A few small fixes and polish along the way.

Loving the app? Now it's easy to tell friends about it with the tap of the new Share Turn Beads button. You'll find it in the setting menu, along with new Quick Tips - ideas about using the app in ways you may not yet have discovered.

New: a simple 3-step guide in Settings — pick your beads, choose what plays, decide how to practice. Getting started has never been clearer.

Welcoming notes and tips for brand new users.

"light housekeeping" - a few small bugs shoo'ed out the door

Added the ability to import zip files for lightning-fast importing of bundled audio files into your Personal Library. Also added daily tips during your first week to help you discover everything the app has to offer.

Turn Beads now opens its entire library to you — every voice, every bead — completely free for your first week. At the end of your week, choose 2 voices and 2 beads to keep as your own, forever. No pressure, no confusion — just a full week to find what resonates with your practice.