Zen: Guided Meditation & Sleep Reviews

by NiseBaby77

I feel like Zen has good content, however it keeps crashing and I can’t even get through one meditation! I’m getting more anxiety just by trying to listen to one anxiety no more meditation!!! I even downloaded it for offline use, but why bother it still crashes! Also, I wish there was a way that you can tell Zen to silence out all background like phone calls and text messages. Every time one comes in, boom! Zen stops and kicks you right out. It’s very frustrating and I’m subscribed and spending money on Zen. At this point I regret the fact I’ll have to unsubscribe and move on, and find an account where I can actually meditate and relax!! 😔

by Twloghtmagic

Asking way too much for meditation in my opinion. Asked me to imagine walking through a field of flowers and to picture the different kinds and colors of the flowers which were supposed to be in rows. To picture myself in dressier clothing walking in the rows. Picture one particular flower, notice every detail in great detail including a vibrant color. Notice a cushion on the ground in front of the flower and sit down in front of the flower. Stare at it. Then picture a brilliant neon blue and black butterfly flying through the air and eventually landing on the flower and then on my fingertip and then imagine I am the butterfly and I fly away to a cottage. I am then asked to picture every detail of the cottage etc. Goes on and on with different scenarios while some irritating tinkling music is playing in the background. I didn’t care for it. I like guided meditation but not like this extremely detailed type. Made me edgy and not happy.

by Good2bdaqueen

I have been unable to figure out how to unsubscribe from this. I inadvertently subscribed at 3am one morning when I was half asleep. I had looked to see if it was free and didn’t see any amount given. Next day, I’m more awake and I remember Zen . I look at it and buried deep in the content are subscription rates.
Zen was brought to my attention on a tv show where it was mentioned that within the Health app on iPhones there are things to improve health like meditation. So I checked it out many hours later at 3am.
I followed the directions on how to unsubscribe and also alternative suggestions on unsubscribing and yet I am unable to do so. I want to unsubscribe because I don’t want to pay a subscription each month for this! So instead of getting chill I’m aggravated! Unsubscribe me!

by B Rokkitt

Zen kept insisting that I give a review. I was trying to give it the benefit of the doubt but if you need my review now you’ll just have to accept the reality.
Zen has potential. I just finished a Jedi themed meditation about connecting with the force. I feel confident this is the only place I’ll find that. The aesthetics are beautiful and I truly believe one day this will be a great mindfulness app.
However, as-is, I’ve just paid for a premium subscription that has quite a few experience-breaking bugs:

Every now and again I see non English words on buttons, though I’ve chosen English.

You can click a heart to favorite something, but you can only access those favorites by scrolling through the entire list to find the hearts. It’s almost pointless to favorite an item if you can’t isolate your favorites to choose from later.

My screen is frequently blurring out. Zen doesn’t crash, but the GUI goes into unreadable soft focus. Likewise, on “suggestions for you” the tab will have a color background but no text.

All that said, I am on the iPhone X so perhaps it has just not been optimized for this device yet. Content in Zen is top notch. Visuals are stunning. Fix the bugs and I’ll change my review happily.

by Komard

The Good
Zen and its performance overall exceeded expectations hands down.
The Bad
However, it’s also stated that we can have it billed monthly, for the upgraded version, and every time I try to upgrade it’s asking for the annual payment. This is not good!
The Ugly
Additionally, I have spent a fair amount of time trying to reach out via email and more recently looking for customer service via google on the web and those too yielded no results. So not only has my emails gone unanswered but now there is no other way for me to connect with a real live person to resolve the issue I’m having with Zen .
The request
There a couple of things here. One fix the issue in the Apple App Store to enable me to select a subscription rather than forcing an annual subscription.
Two if people like myself are spending good money on Zen which is amazing then you need to have a way for customers like me to reach out with problems and concerns even if it’s through a twitter account or email. You have to have something in place for people to get support such as in this case, I’ve never gotten any support!

by AaH$

It’s really great for a quick wind down before bed or when you need a minute in the morning/throughout the day. It’s helpful when you have a busy schedule but you still want to stop and center yourself or reroute your thinking when it’s going in a negative direction. There’s not a lot of long meditation that I have found to do when you really just need to have long session for yourself and balance out.

by **LT**

Today my doctor all but insisted that I begin meditating daily. Here’s what I wrote after my first ever experience with meditation just minutes ago:
My first experience with meditation was nothing short of a life-altering journey! I was overwhelmed with emotion and gained amazing insight in such a short period of time. I was forced to stop and focus on myself. I began to see myself as the fragile, imperfect, yet magnificent, and bright light that I am. Upon seeing myself in this way I immediately knew that my “happiness light” grows brighter in direct correlation to the light I bring to and draw out of others. It sounds so hokey and corny but that was my genuine experience. Thank you for bringing meditation to me in this accessible medium.

by Qpidkid214

I wasn’t sure if I would use many of the meditations when I first bought this. But now I realize how useful each of them are. There are so many to choose from. And since they are only a few minutes each, I really don’t have an excuse not to take a few moments to utilize one each morning when I wake up. A very nice and beneficial way to start my day. Reminds me to work on areas of my life that need help. Thanks for the this app!

by Whitney M. 86

I love Zen, it is my favorite meditation app, I am a subscriber. The only thing though is that I recently upgraded my phone to iPhone 11pro and updated the software on my phone. I went to use my beloved app last night for insomnia and I couldn’t get it to work. It keeps crashing and kicking me out. I deleted Zen and reinstalled it. Do you have any suggestions on how to fix this? Thank you!

by LadyGrayWrites

Unlike other meditation apps that have paid services, this one has plenty of amazing content without the subscription. But the quality of it has convinced me that the price (reasonable especially compared to other apps like it!) is definitely worth it!
Check it out!
The Secrets of Forgiveness session is particularly powerful, and very different from others I’ve done. Highly recommended!

by Hostelhell666

I usually have a hard time sleeping, especially soundly, through the night. I tried this app for the first time and listened to the Insomnia Relief track. I was sleeping deeply within ten minutes of the talk. I slept through the night. The track must have played on the pillow next to me for another 20 minutes. I am recommending this wonderful app to all the people I know who are suffering with stress, anxiety and sleep. I love it!

by Marilyn Rodriguez Cervantes

Zen is amazing. Sadly, I have been coping with panic attacks and anxiety for the past year. When speaking to my therapist she recommended Zen. Every time I start getting sick with PA I make sure to listen to this app and it calms me down. It’s like having someone by you telling you what to do to get out of the situation. The ebreqtjing techniques and so far everyday I have a new theme to look into it’s not repetitive. I recommend Zen 100%. Great for meditation and a lot more!

by PurpleLoveHearts

This this app app is great because it helps a person relax and helps one to find inner peace. We live in such a stressed out and rush rush society and this is NOT healthy for the human body, mind and emotions. This might be why people in the US have cancer and are getting sick with illnesses of the mind and physical sickness. They don’t take the TIME to relax and find peace within themselves. They are to busy chasing after the almighty dollar and today we have millionaires $ billionaires dying at the age of 50! No thank you. Not for me. So relax with the this app app and get back to being the real YOU!

by Zoe Bigio

Holà I thought I have sent a review already but anyway,. Yeah so far I loved,. And just got Zen but so far I really like it, and I recommend for anyone the needs this type of work (mental health), and in a really positive way talk to you in a one by one basis,. Is like a personal sociological way to analyze our lives (maybe at times),on situations or perhaps no our own live but others,. And see how to comprehend situations that happen in our own community or in the world around. Thanks,.!!

by Valleyrdg

I tried this app to try to find a “teaching” mediation that would help relax me so I could get a better night’s sleep. I also found one I like for complete relaxation. At first it was “okay, whatever “. But after doing these programs for a couple of weeks I am really starting to get the whole mediation thing. I can honestly say I find I am falling asleep faster. I just don’t like that you have to pay for the better quality medications. I am not going to pay to listen to mediations.

by Zadret

This is an amazing app. Has definitely taught me a lot. And I never get tired of finding new favorites. So many different options for anything that could be on my mind or ailing me. I love Zen. Only thing that would make it better is to get more full moon meditations. Maybe a different one every month would be cool! Or there was even this one awhile back that I loved but for some reason it’s not on here anymore. I would appreciate more full moon meditation options. Thank you for creating Zen!!!! 💜💜💜

by Mzpitly

I started this app in February of this year as a beginner to meditation. this app has helped me grow in a tremendously, every time I use this app I feel a great shift in my life. Zen brings me an abundance of joy, love, inspiration, motivation and so much more. this app has helped me build my self confidence and has allowed me to believe and stay connected to higher power and my inner being. I love the inspirational quotes. The notifications I receive to meditate targeting a certain topic is almost like Zen knows me or what I am dealing with in the moment.
I am so grateful for Zen and whom created it. this app is completely amazing!

by Beckmeisterfuller

I have to admit, I’m pretty jaded and was about Zen too. But, I gave it a chance and overtime have realized it gives me a better chance at a more fulfilling and less stressful life. These are generally short mediations that are easy to fit into your day. I’ve even started scheduling them before or after intense work meetings. My ability to navigate tough decisions and situations has improved as a result, and that has helped not only me but, the people I manage. Give this a shot, it’s worth your time and money.

by TeamBakeromero

I was struggling to fall asleep and I didn’t know what to do besides tryout my new this app app that I downloaded. Low and behold... I FINALLY found something that could help me sleep!!! 😴 i started it up and from the beginning, I was locked in. Why? It was authentic. You can tell. It wasn’t like the usual meditations that are edited like crazy. The voice was quiet, calm, and soothing to the ear. I felt safe. Thank you. I will use Zen again. Cheers this app. I’m a tough cookie to crack, but you got me. Nailed it. 🙌👊👍🏻 and thank you!!! I am beyond happy. I never write reviews. But you deserve one. You are worth my time.

by KaidensGrandma

I woke up early morning and couldn’t get back comfortable. I picked up my phone and usually I play my games BUT this time I decided to press on Zen . Although not Subscribed yet, I just pressed the Free Meditation practice just to see what it was, and BOY AM I GLAD I DID! The sensations I felt throughout my Body was Amazing and afterwards I began to yawn deeply as in a sense of release of the past couple of days of Stress, Anxiety and lack of Sleep! I’m tired now and I’m going to get a few zzz’s and when I wake up I will be Subscribing to have FULL access because I need this in my Life!! THANK YOU FOR THIS AMAZING APP! IT REALLY DOES WORK!!

by AnnaYB

I watched an ad that encouraged me to download Zen for sleep sounds and meditation. That part I liked, the rest of Zen wasn’t so much for me, maybe other people. I’m not into chants and sound bowls. Anyways, I was supposed to have a one week free trial. Well on day 6 I was charged a full $75 for a one year subscription. Zen isn’t worth $75. I was extremely upset about that charge, so be very careful if you’re not planning on paying that for Zen, make sure you love it and get your money’s worth first.

by Alphamale1

I think I’m close to deleting Zen . There are way to many glitches. Zen didn’t count one of my days, the medications that I’ve downloaded I still have a difficult time getting to play, when I do get it to play it just stops the meditation and kicks me out of Zen out of nowhere and now for some reason the points over accumulated (122) is now at 98 and I haven’t missed any days in 16 days. I don’t know what’s up with that. There are other meditation apps that cost the same without the glitches. Fix this!!

by Christina Chanel

I just started using Zen and every time I finish a mediation I feel lighter and clearer. Zen has a variety of exercises and voices. The options they allow us are second to none. I would recommend this mediation app over Headspace any day and any other meditation app. Try the 7 day free trail and you’ll see for yourself. Just remember to cancel on the 6th day so you won’t be charged.

by Countrygirl5

I really love Zen, and I LOVE the “Therapy” tab—that feature especially has helped me out in times when I really needed it. The guiding voices on the meditations are very soothing and non-intrusive. The only drawback for me is that I can’t afford the entire app but it’s very difficult to find the free meditations—I would love for there to be a tab for that for people who can’t access the full app but still want to find unique meditations.

by Zen Gardner

I am sixty something. I used to meditate back in the 1970s. It was great to sharpen my focus. Then through the years with raising children, going to college and busy life I had gotten away from meditation. Wow I tried Zen to relieve stress and anxiety it still works. Why did I ever stop meditating? This is great it really helps to have an audio guide. I’m really going to enjoy Zen.

by Deakmister

My first day on trial offer. Was pleased with content. Liked the soft music in background and voice guided meditation. Looking forward to building my mediation practice with Zen. I need a structure to build my practice. I’ve tried a few other meditation app. So far this aligns with me and inspired me. I’m going for consistency. That’s what I hope Zen will help me build.

by Dcb2317

If you are sad or happy this app will help you to relax your body. It helps with almost everything, if you are having a ruff day all you have to do is download Zen this app and your problems can be away from you for a little bit. Zen is great I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.