Each technique targets a different state. Pick your goal, start breathing.
Used by Navy SEALs to stay calm under pressure. Equal inhale, hold, exhale, hold.
4 · 4 · 4 · 4Dr. Andrew Weil's technique to fall asleep faster. Extended exhale activates your rest response.
4 · 7 · 8Rapid breathing to boost energy, focus, and cold resilience. Feel the rush.
1.5 · 0 · 1.5Breathe at 5.5 breaths/min to optimize heart rate variability. The gold standard of calm.
5.5 · 0 · 5.5Extended exhale relaxation. Simple and effective for everyday stress.
4 · 0 · 6Build your own breathing sequence. Set inhale, hold, exhale, and hold durations.
You decide| Exhale | Breathwrk | iBreathe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 once | $39-70/year | Free + ads |
| Patterns | 7 + custom | 100s (most locked) | 3-4 |
| Ads | None | None | Yes |
| Account required | No | Yes | No |
| App size | <10 MB | 681 MB | ~20 MB |
| Tracks you | No | Yes | Yes (ads) |
| Works offline | 100% | Partial | Yes |
Simple, powerful, respectful.
A calming breathing circle guides your inhales, holds, and exhales with smooth spring animations.
Close your eyes. Gentle vibrations keep you in rhythm without looking at the screen.
Track your breathing practice over time. See your consistency on a calendar view.
Ocean, Forest, Sunset, Midnight — pick the ambiance that matches your mood.
No account, no analytics, no tracking. Your breathing practice is yours alone.
Available in English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese.