# 4-7-8 Breathe — Breathe. Relax. Track HRV.

> Breathe. Relax. Track HRV. (iPhone/iPad app by Shenzhen Jiufen Information Technology Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4/id6758927414 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shenzhen Jiufen Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656332286)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-13
- Data updated: 2026-02-23
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4/id6758927414/reviews.md

## What is 4?

Breathe 4-7-8 is your personal breathing coach for iPhone and Apple Watch. Master the scientifically-backed 4-7-8 breathing technique developed by
  Dr. Andrew Weil to reduce stress, ease anxiety, and fall asleep faster.

  THE 4-7-8 TECHNIQUE
  A simple yet powerful breathing pattern based on the ancient yogic practice of pranayama:
  • Inhale quietly through your nose for 4 seconds
  • Hold your breath for 7 seconds
  • Exhale completely through your mouth for 8 seconds
  • Repeat for 4 cycles — just 76 seconds to feel calmer

  GUIDED BREATHING EXPERIENCE
  • Beautiful petal animation that expands and contracts with your breath
  • Smooth color transitions between inhale, hold, and exhale phases
  • Haptic feedback patterns that guide your rhythm — no need to watch the screen
  • Customizable cycle count from 1 to 10 to match your experience level
  • Keep Screen On option for uninterrupted sessions

  APPLE WATCH COMPANION
  • Standalone Apple Watch app — practice anywhere without your iPhone
  • Gentle wrist haptics guide you through each phase
  • Heart rate monitoring during sessions
  • HRV (Heart Rate Variability) measurement before and after each session
  • Automatic sync of session data between Watch and iPhone

  INSIGHTS & TRENDS
  • Track your daily streak and build a consistent practice habit
  • View HRV trends over 7 days, 30 days, or all time
  • Monitor heart rate trends across your sessions
  • See detailed statistics: average, lowest, and highest values
  • Weekly summary with total sessions, practice time, and cycles completed

  HEALTH & DATA
  • HealthKit integration — sessions saved as Mindful Minutes
  • HRV tracking to measure the calming effect of your practice
  • Heart rate data to visualize your body's relaxation response
  • Complete session history with detailed breakdowns
  • All data stays on your device — your privacy is respected

  BENEFITS OF 4-7-8 BREATHING
  • Fall asleep faster and improve sleep quality
  • Reduce anxiety and manage stress in the moment
  • Improve focus and concentration
  • Strengthen respiratory function
  • Boost heart rate variability over time

  Whether you're new to breathwork or an experienced practitioner, Breathe 4-7-8 makes it easy to build a daily breathing habit that supports your
  mental and physical well-being.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2026-02-14

No release notes.

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