Metta Timer
Train, sit, brew.
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Set a different photo for each interval — meditation, training, tea, and more. Temple bells, spoken cues, six animated visuals, and Zen Mode included.
Metta Timer: train, sit, brew.
A beautifully crafted interval timer for physical training, meditation, and mindful daily rituals. Set a different photo for every interval — your meditation cushion, the trail ahead, the tea kettle, the stance you're holding — and let each phase of your practice have its own visual anchor.
PHOTO BACKGROUNDS FOR EVERY INTERVAL
This is what makes Metta Timer different. Assign your own image to each interval in a timer. Not one wallpaper for the whole session, but a unique photo per phase. Warm-up, work, rest, cool down: each can show the image that keeps you focused. Photos display on the Current screen and in Zen Mode fullscreen, with a subtle progress bar so you always know where you are. Share timers with photos embedded in `.mttimer` files so friends and students see your setup before they import.
TRAIN
Build custom interval sequences with groups and rounds. Chain phases together, each with its own duration, sounds, spoken cues, and photo. Keep your eyes on your practice, not your phone.
SIT
Gentle temple bells mark your meditation transitions. No jarring alarms. A photo of your altar during sitting, incense or candle visuals during transition, whatever helps you stay present. Swipe to change animated visuals without breaking your session.
BREW
A mindful bell when your patience is rewarded. A photo of the cup while the water steeps. Set it and forget it.
SCHEDULE MODE
Plan intervals by clock time, not just duration. Set start and end times for each phase, ideal for a morning routine, timed tea steps, or a class on a schedule. The timer waits until the right moment and can join mid-schedule if you open the app late.
SIX ANIMATED VISUALS PLUS PHOTO
Breathing Circle, Spiral Incense, Vertical Incense, Diagonal Incense, Hourglass, and Burning Candle, each crafted with care. Or choose Photo on any interval. Mix freely: photo for meditation, hourglass for exercise, candle for cool-down, all in one timer.
ZEN MODE
Tap the fullscreen icon for a distraction-free screen. Animated visuals fill the darkness; photo intervals go edge-to-edge with time and progress along the bottom. Swipe to cycle styles mid-session. Tap anywhere to exit.
TEXT-TO-SPEECH
Type any phrase and hear it at the start or end of any interval. Customize voice, speed, and pitch. Works with voice packs on iPhone and Android.
SOUNDS
Bell, Chime, Gong, Beep, Singing Bowl, Temple Brass Bell, Temple Bell, Temple Chime, Wooden Fish (1x and 3x), Big Temple Bell, Giant Temple Bell. Import your own MP3, M4A, WAV, or AIFF files.
TIMER BUILDER
Unlimited timers and intervals. Groups organize phases with independent round counts. Per interval: name, duration, color, sounds, announcements, animated visual or photo. Duplicate presets with one tap. Reorder with drag and drop.
STREAKS AND HISTORY
Completed timers are recorded automatically. Track consecutive practice days, total completions, and total time. Delete individual records anytime.
SHARE
Send any preset as a `.mttimer` file via AirDrop, Messages, email, Quick Share, or any app. Photos travel with the timer. Recipients preview everything before importing.
PRESETS
One Minute of Silence, Chan (Zen) Meditation, Brew High Mountain Green Tea, Horse Stance, Kung Fu Stances, and HIIT Training, ready out of the box. Set any preset as your default.
BACKUP AND RESTORE
Export presets and completion history as JSON. On Android, files save to Downloads automatically. Import presets or merge history onto a new device.
PRIVACY
All data stays on your device. No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Ever.
PERFECT FOR
Meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, yoga, HIIT, circuit training, martial arts, tea ceremony, kung fu, qi gong, taiji, Chan, Zen, Pomodoro, and any practice where a picture is worth a thousand reminders.
Made with love and care by Metta Grove.
Ratings & Reviews
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Photo backgrounds - Set a different image for each interval. Your photos show on the timer screen and in Zen Mode fullscreen.
Smarter sharing - .mttimer files now include embedded photos. Recipients preview the full timer before importing. Improved file import on iOS.
History backup - Export completion history and import it on a new device (merge or replace).
Better handling of timers with numerous intervals - Longer presets are easier to build, scroll, and run — with clearer interval lists and smoother editing for multi-phase workouts and meditation sequences.
The developer, Loc Huynh, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Provider
- Loc Huynh
- Size
- 32.3 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Metta Grove