# 4-7-8 Relax — Calm anxiety, reduce stress

> Calm anxiety, reduce stress (iPhone/iPad app by Xiong Chen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4-7-8-relax/id6761875414 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Xiong Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891621301)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.4 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-13
- Data updated: 2026-05-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4-7-8-relax/id6761875414/reviews.md

## What is 4?

Master your nervous system with the 4-7-8 breathing method. Designed beautifully and built entirely to help you find your center, this app guides you through the scientifically-backed breathing technique pioneered for deep relaxation, anxiety reduction, and achieving rapid, restful sleep.

HOW IT WORKS
The 4-7-8 technique acts as a natural tranquilizer for your nervous system:
• Inhale quietly through your nose for 4 seconds
• Hold your breath for 7 seconds
• Exhale completely through your mouth for 8 seconds

No confusing menus, no audio distractions—just a calming, fluid visual orb guiding your breath exactly when you need it most.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
• Fall Asleep Faster: Use the app in bed to quiet racing thoughts and transition gracefully into deep sleep.
• Instantly Reduce Stress: Down-regulate your nervous system during nervous moments at work, before presentations, or in traffic.
• Built for Focus: A clean, distraction-free interface utilizing premium glassmorphic UI that naturally adapts to your environment.
• Session Tracking: Gently tracks your usage to help you build a lifelong mindfulness habit without aggressive notifications.

100% FREE, NO STRINGS ATTACHED
Mindfulness should be accessible to everyone. 
• NO Subscriptions
• NO In-App Purchases
• NO Accounts or Logins needed
• NO Advertisements

TOTAL PRIVACY
Your peace of mind is our priority. The app operates 100% locally on your device. We do not track you, we do not require camera or mic capabilities, and we absolutely do not collect or sell your data. 

Find your calm today.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-04-13

No release notes.

## More apps by Xiong Chen

- [Word of the Day Edu](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-of-the-day-edu/id6761814820)
- [Alcohol Free Zen](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alcohol-free-zen/id6761880532)

All apps by Xiong Chen: https://appshunter.io/developer/1891621301

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