# Box Breathe — user reviews > 181 indexed App Store user reviews of Box Breathe by Denys Triasunov, rated 4.80/5 from 498 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-breathe/id1347597121/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-breathe/id1347597121.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 425 · 4★ 48 · 3★ 13 · 2★ 6 · 1★ 6 ## What do users think of Box Breathe? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Simple and intuitive interface - 💡 Highly customizable breathing patterns - 🚀 Seamless integration with Apple Watch - 🔒 Reliable and consistent performance - 💡 Useful haptic feedback and sound options **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches - 🔋 Screen turns off on Apple Watch during use - 🔋 Sound not working on some devices - 💡 Limited preset options (only 5) **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashing or stopping unexpectedly during use - Preset options not working as expected - Compatibility issues with newer Apple Watch models - Sound and vibration features not functioning properly **Most requested features** - Ability to save and load more than 5 presets - Option to disable sound and keep only haptic feedback on Apple Watch - Improved Apple Watch integration to prevent screen from turning off - Guided audio cues or voice prompts for the breathing cycles ## Newest reviews (15 of 181) ### 3/5 — Does not match description *2026-06-24, version 3.3.4* Demo of usage does not work in app. Metronome aspect is excellent though! ### 3/5 — Works well, except for the sound. What happened to the sound? It just stopped one day? *2026-06-04, version 3.3.4* After six months of use, the sound suddenly stopped working ### 4/5 — Great App *2026-05-19* But I wish the overall timer of sessions were more consistent (e.g 5 minutes, 7 cycles). Sometimes it’s carried over from the last session and sometimes not. ### 4/5 — Supports Presets? *2026-01-24, version 3.3.4* I added my desired presets, but there is no way to play the preset routine. There is no context menu. No way to select the preset routine. Allergic is to re-enter my routine every single time I want to do the routine. THIS IS A RIP OFF. IT DOES NOT WORKAS PROMISED. ### 3/5 — Watch app needs serious improvement. *2025-11-26* Watch app needs serious improvement. ### 3/5 — Works well, except for the sound *2025-09-26* After six months of use, the sound suddenly stopped working ### 4/5 — Just one issue I can’t solve *2025-08-13* I’ve always been frustrated that you can extend the mindfulness at past five minutes on the Apple Watch. I love the haptic feedback since it keeps me focused during mindfulness sessions. This app provides customizable haptic feedback associated with different sections of box breathing. However, the app stops working when my Apple Watch returns to its home screen after a minute or two and I can’t figure out how to get that to stop. ### 3/5 — Нормально, но есть нюанс *2025-06-18* Есть шаблоны, но почему нельзя запускать шаблоны подряд? ### 5/5 — Easy and Reliable *2025-05-26* This is nice for working on box breathing. Good price and intuitive user interface. ### 5/5 — Simplicity & affordability *2025-04-10* This is a simple smartphone application designed to help you stay calm and focus on your breathing. You can customize your own breathing cycles if you wish. Although the app doesn't work well on the Apple Watch, it functions perfectly on the phone. I’m using an iPhone 13 mini, and it’s working great—I’m really enjoying it. The app is both affordable and straightforward, which is exactly what we need. I’m very grateful to have it! ### 2/5 — How can I choose a preset?? *2025-02-15* It’s not working. The operation of the app is not intuitive. ### 4/5 — Almost perfect *2025-01-25* Box breathing is good, the app helps as a forcing function to ensure it gets done. Simple intuitive interface. Two functions I would like to see to make this a 5-star app: a cycle counter above the box to know how many reps have been completed, and having the default setting always be the last chosen preset (the preset selection process is lacking) ### 2/5 — Works with few issues *2025-01-13* There are couple of annoying issues: - custom cycle count is not working on watch - there is no option to keep watch screen on. I have to keep tapping it. ### 5/5 — Best Box Breathing App By Far *2025-01-12* I tried quite a few box breathing apps. This one has everything you need without a crazy price tag. Love that you can change the sounds and set timer for how many rounds or for time. You can try it out w free version first! ### 4/5 — Great App - 1 request *2024-12-28, version 3.3.4* Love this app, very simple and great watch app too. I just wish there was a way to store more than 5 presets. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Why does it not play in the background? *2026-01-16* The moment you close the app it shuts down…why would I wanna keep the screen turned on and the app open when I am doing something relaxing…I want my money back… ### 1/5 — Bug in app *2025-12-09* Not able change between the preset options in paid version but same thing is working in free version. Loved the free app, pls fix the paid app. ### 1/5 — Does not work on Apple Watch *2025-10-14, version 3.3.4* Starts glitching ### 1/5 — The sound doesn’t work *2025-08-12, version 3.3.4* The sound doesn’t work. Tried all methods, still can’t get any sound to work. ### 1/5 — No longer works *2025-03-24, version 3.3.4* AWU2. App ignores cycles and stops after fewer than the amount preset ### 1/5 — Please improve the Apple Watch integration *2024-10-21* Please fix the cycle setting on the Apple Watch. I can set the cycles, but it rarely works. No matter how many cycles I set it to, most of the time it just does one cycle. I will happily tell people to purchase the app if you do. ### 1/5 — Box Breathe review *2024-09-06, version 3.3.4* I really like the app and used it frequently. Unfortunately the sound function stopped working after one week. Emailed the developer twice and I never heard anything back. Shame ### 1/5 — DEVOLVAM MEU DINHEIRO *2023-12-16* Paguei 9,90 pra usar no Apple Watch e o app simplesmente fecha durante os ciclos de respiração. ### 1/5 — Once a wonderful little app *2023-09-23* Was my fav app for the Apple Watch for the last three years. I paid for it. Needs updating. Times-out after a period of time despite adjusting the relevant settings and the presets will not work. It’s was once a good app but let down by the developer who appears to be asleep. ### 1/5 — App is good, customer service is not *2023-02-17, version 3.3.4* I like this app, however customer service leaves a lot to be desired. I’ve sent 3 emails regarding settings and sounds I paid for and haven’t received and there has been zero response from the developers. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great App *2026-07-07, version 3.3.4* Love how you can customize ### 5/5 — Great app! *2026-07-01, version 3.3.4* I’ll keep it short. This app is awesome! I love the simplicity. ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2026-05-06, version 3.3.4* So beautifully designed and works flawlessly ### 5/5 — 很赞 *2026-02-13* 提个意见我手表的数字会卡住动不了请帮解决一下谢谢，我给了五星好评是终身会员 ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2025-12-26, version 3.3.4* Nice interface and usful functionality for my daily exercises ### 5/5 — Simple *2025-09-07, version 3.3.4* Does what I need it to do. ### 5/5 — 很好 *2025-08-08* 功能丰富强大 有语音功能 ### 5/5 — Perfect *2025-07-29* This app gave me exactly what I was looking for. Something very simple, clean design, with only the features I wanted. It is not full of tacked on, unnecessary things, simple, effective and perfect for my needs. Additionally a very reasonable price, I highly recommend and have shared with many friends. ### 5/5 — Well thought out *2025-07-09* Great app, wish it offered fractional seconds for the durations though. ### 5/5 — Love this app! *2025-06-14, version 3.3.4* A simple inexpensive app that allows me to do box breathing anywhere. My go to for breath work. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*