# Breath Trainer

> Breath Trainer (iPhone/iPad app by Ruud van der Wel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breath-trainer/id1055000183 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ruud van der Wel](https://appshunter.io/developer/783666198)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-11-18
- Data updated: 2026-05-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breath-trainer/id1055000183/reviews.md

## What is Breath Trainer?

The Breath Trainer App is used in conjunction with GroovTube breath detection hardware, as an aid to breathing exercises.

The GroovTube hardware unit is a Bluetooth device which has been developed to output data relating to the User's breathing/airflow.  

The App detects breathing strength, speed and duration and uses these parameters to push a bicycle up hills of various steepness.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.6 — 2026-04-05

Updated version

### 1.8.5 — 2025-10-31

This version adds an in-app help screen and minor bug and cosmetic fixes.
Also a return of the user statistics screen (STATS)
And + and – buttons to tweak the strength needed for the exercise.
Updated age requirements

### 1.8 — 2023-07-18

This version adds an in-app help screen and minor bug and cosmetic fixes.
Also a return of the user statistics screen (STATS)

### 1.7 — 2022-03-29

Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

### 1.6 — 2022-03-24

Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

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## More apps by Ruud van der Wel

- [GroovTube](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groovtube/id783666195)
- [FairHammer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairhammer/id783673958)
- [BilliardBreath](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billiardbreath/id783674313)
- [Breath Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breath-music/id929554168)
- [GroovyDragon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groovydragon/id1151064046)

All apps by Ruud van der Wel: https://appshunter.io/developer/783666198

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