TinZen is a minimalist meditation timer designed for people with tinnitus.
Sit. Breathe. Let the brown noise wash over the ringing.
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WHY TINZEN
If you live with tinnitus, you know silence is rarely silent. The constant ringing makes traditional meditation difficult — every quiet moment becomes a reminder of the sound you cannot escape.
TinZen masks the ringing with a deep, soothing brown noise — the lower, warmer cousin of white noise — while a Tibetan-style gong marks the start and end of each session. No distractions, no narration, no streaks to keep.
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FEATURES
• Brown noise generator — smooth, low-frequency sound therapy designed to mask tinnitus without fatigue
• Tibetan gong — natural decay, like a real singing bowl, to open and close each session
• Customizable timer — pick your duration with a tactile wheel selector
• Preparation phase — settle in before the meditation begins
• Meditation history — a calm, GitHub-style heatmap to track your practice
• Wabi-sabi design — warm tones, generous whitespace, zero visual noise
• Works offline — no account, no cloud, no tracking
• Background playback — audio keeps running with the screen off
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WHO IT IS FOR
• People with tinnitus looking for a meditation tool that does not fight the ringing, but works with it
• Meditators who prefer silence and simplicity over guided narration
• Anyone seeking a reliable brown noise timer for focus, calm, or sleep
• Lovers of Japanese aesthetics and minimalist design
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WHAT MAKES TINZEN DIFFERENT
Most meditation apps are loud — full of voices, push notifications, paywalls, and streaks that turn a peaceful practice into another source of stress. TinZen does the opposite. One screen. One sound. One timer. Nothing else.
The brown noise is carefully tuned to feel grounding, not harsh. The gong is synthesized from real overtones to ring naturally, never digital.
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TinZen is free. Optional in-app purchases support development.