No clock watching
Set your session length before you begin and let the timer signal when your practice is complete.
Focus · Mindfulness · ADHD
Meditation Timer
Meditation Timer
for ADHD
A meditation timer for ADHD can make short, structured mindfulness sessions easier to start, easier to follow and easier to finish. Meditation does not have to mean sitting still for thirty minutes in complete silence.
A simpler approach
Meditation can be structured around your attention, rather than against it.
For people who find traditional meditation difficult, the hardest part can sometimes be the beginning. Deciding how long to sit, watching the clock and wondering when the session will finish can all become distractions.
A timer is a practical tool rather than a treatment for ADHD. It can provide structure around a meditation session, while the approach that works best will vary from person to person.
A dedicated meditation timer removes much of that decision-making. Set the session, choose your sounds if you want them, and let the timer handle the ending.
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Start small
A five-minute session can be a simple starting point when longer meditation feels difficult.
Why use a timer?
Remove the friction from meditation.
The goal is not to force yourself into a particular style of meditation. It is to create a simple structure that makes returning to the practice easier.
Short sessions
Start with a duration that feels manageable rather than assuming meditation needs to take a long time.
Less decision-making
A repeatable timer routine gives your practice a simple beginning, middle and end.
Meditation Bell & Zen Timer
A meditation timer without the clutter.
Meditation Bell Timer was designed around a simple idea: meditation should not require a complicated interface.
Set a duration, optionally add interval bells and choose an ambient soundscape. Then put the phone down and focus on the session.
- Custom meditation duration
- Tibetan bell intervals
- 12 immersive soundscapes
- Brown Noise & focus sounds
- Dark Screen mode
- Offline listening
- Simple minimalist interface
- Designed for unguided practice
A simple routine
Build a meditation habit one session at a time.
You do not need an elaborate routine. A consistent starting point can be enough.
Choose a duration
Begin with a session length that feels realistic. Five minutes is perfectly acceptable.
Choose your sound
Use silence, a meditation bell or one of the available ambient soundscapes.
Start the session
Put the phone down and return your attention to your chosen meditation practice.
Let the timer finish
The ending bell gives you a clear finish without needing to check the clock.
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Sound can create a boundary.
A consistent soundscape can help mark the beginning and end of a focused session.
Focus & sound
Choose the environment that works for you.
Some people prefer silence. Others find that a consistent background sound makes it easier to settle into a task or meditation session.
Meditation Bell Timer includes ambient soundscapes alongside its timer and bell functions, allowing you to create a simple environment without needing multiple apps.
For concentration outside meditation, explore our Brown Noise for ADHD Focus resource too.
Timer + mindfulness
A timer gives your attention somewhere to return to.
Meditation is not about never becoming distracted. When attention wanders, the practice is simply to notice it and return.
Keep the process simple.
Instead of worrying about whether you are meditating correctly, establish a small routine that you can repeat.
Choose your duration. Start the timer. Notice when your attention wanders. Return to the breath, body, sound or chosen object of attention.
- Choose your own session length
- Use interval bells if helpful
- Listen to calming soundscapes
- Keep the interface minimal
- Use Dark Screen mode
- Practice without a guide
The Meditation Bell Timer collection
Three apps.
Three apps.
One calmer ecosystem.
Different tools for different moments — from simple meditation timing to frequency listening and fully custom sound baths.
Meditation Bell & Zen Timer
Our original minimalist meditation timer, combining custom session timing, Tibetan bells and immersive ambient soundscapes.
- Custom meditation timer
- Tibetan bell intervals
- 12 immersive soundscapes
- Brown Noise & focus sounds
- Dark Screen mode
- Offline listening
Solfeggio Frequencies Healing
Explore a dedicated collection of Solfeggio frequencies, including the traditional scale alongside 432 Hz, 4 Hz Delta and 40 Hz Gamma.
- 12 frequency options
- 174 Hz – 963 Hz
- 432 Hz
- 4 Hz Delta
- 40 Hz Gamma
- Minimalist black interface
Sound Bath Zen
Build your own sound bath by combining frequency audio with calming ambient soundscapes and controlling the two layers independently.
- Two independent audio layers
- Solfeggio & brainwave frequencies
- Nature & ambient sounds
- Independent volume controls
- Saved presets
- Long-form sessions
Start with five minutes
Give your attention
Give your attention
a place to land.
Try the free Meditation Bell Timer and create a simple, distraction-free meditation routine that fits around your day.
Continue exploring
More ways to build a focused practice.
Explore the wider Meditation Bell Timer resource collection and discover different ways to use sound, timing and mindfulness.
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