Frequently Asked Questions

Return offers a free tier with basic timer functionality. A one-time purchase unlocks all themes (Water, Fire, Forest, Silence), premium bell sounds, and advanced features like repeat modes. No subscriptions, ever.

Return works across the entire Apple ecosystem:

• iPhone — Full experience with Live Activities and Dynamic Island
• Apple Watch — Start sessions from your wrist with haptic notifications
• Mac — Full-screen immersive mode for desktop meditation
• Apple TV — Living room meditation with 4K ambient backgrounds

All settings and session history sync via iCloud.

No. Return requires no account, no sign-up, and no email. Just download and start meditating. Your data stays on your devices and syncs via your Apple ID.

Return includes four immersive themes, each with video backgrounds and ambient sounds:

• Water — Gentle waves and flowing streams
• Fire — Warm, flickering flames
• Forest — Peaceful woodland ambiance
• Silence — Pure, distraction-free meditation

No, and that's intentional. Return is designed for people who already have a meditation practice—whether from Vipassana retreats, Zen centers, MBSR courses, or years of self-study. We don't add voices, instructions, or guided content. Just a beautiful timer that stays out of your way.

Yes, Return logs your Mindful Minutes to Apple Health and tracks your meditation streak. You can view your session history and see your practice grow over time. All data stays on your devices—we don't have access to any of it.

Return includes three bell sounds:

• Singing Bowl — Traditional Tibetan singing bowl
• Temple Bell — Deep, resonant temple bell
• Soft Chime — Gentle, minimal chime

You can configure 1, 2, or 3 rings at session end.

Nothing. Return collects zero personal data. No analytics, no tracking, no third-party SDKs. Your meditation practice is private—we don't know who you are or how often you meditate.

Your settings and session history sync automatically via iCloud. This means your preferred theme, duration, and streak carry across all your Apple devices. The sync happens directly through Apple's infrastructure—we never see your data.

Visit our support page to get in touch. We read every message and respond as quickly as possible.

Absolutely. We love hearing from our users. Send feature requests through our support page. We consider all suggestions, especially those that align with Return's philosophy of simplicity and focus.