ZenMind Zazen Meditation Timer
Kengo Yamamoto Health & Fitness iPhoneiPadiPod touch
ZenMind Zazen Meditation Timer is a free Health & Fitness app for iPhone and iPad by Kengo Yamamoto. Requires iOS 16.0. Updated August 28, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 60 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Aug 28
- 2026 · v1.0.16
Screenshots
About ZenMind Zazen Meditation Timer
Just sit. Traditional bells, walking meditation (kinhin), local records, and optional ZenMind Pro. 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. Optional ZenMind Pro. Every practice record lives only on your device. No server. No account. ZenMind Pro is optional and removes ads from records and settings. iOS may ask for tracking permission for ads, and ZenMind still works if you deny it. ■ 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 -- 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. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
What’s new
Version 1.0.16 · Updated August 28, 2026
Updated the App Store listing with clearer localized screenshots and metadata.
App privacy
The developer, Kengo Yamamoto, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Analytics, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
Alternatives to ZenMind Zazen Meditation Timer
Looking for apps like ZenMind Zazen Meditation Timer? Here are 6 similar apps on the App Store. The highest rated is Zazen Meditation Timer (4.9/5), and all 6 are free to download.
-
Genjo - AI Zen & Zazen Timer
-
Zenmon - Zazen Timer
-
Zen Home - Japanese Meditation
4.5
-
shoshin — Zen & Zazen Timer
-
Zazen Meditation Timer
4.9
-
Simple Zazen Meditation Timer
4.5
| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZenMind Zazen Meditation Timer | – | Free | August 28, 2026 | |
| Genjo - AI Zen & Zazen Timer | – | Free | Sep 27, 2026 | Compare |
| Zenmon - Zazen Timer | – | Free | May 7, 2026 | Compare |
| Zen Home - Japanese Meditation | 4.5 / 5 (2) | Free | Jul 20, 2026 | Compare |
| shoshin — Zen & Zazen Timer | – | Free | Oct 12, 2026 | Compare |
| Zazen Meditation Timer | 4.9 / 5 (18) | Free | Aug 2, 2026 | Compare |
| Simple Zazen Meditation Timer | 4.5 / 5 (22) | Free | Jan 23, 2025 | Compare |