Awesome app
Better than the other apps I’ve used
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This app offers guided breathing exercises and grounding techniques for immediate calm during anxiety spikes. It features a variety of breathing patterns that progress with user engagement, and an AI companion for personalized guidance. The app prioritizes privacy with offline functionality and no account requirement.
✓Guided breathing exercises (4-7-8, Box, Physiological Sigh)
✓60-Second Nervous System Reset
✓Progressive breathing patterns unlocked by user activity
✓AI wellness companion for personalized guidance
✓Mood tracking and streak maintenance
✓CBT worksheets and wellness tips
✓Offline functionality and no account required
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What's New in BreatheFirst
1.5.1
October 13, 2026
• Feel the breath: gentle haptics pace each in-breath, hold and out-breath, so you can breathe with your eyes closed • Spoken cues, if you want them, for breathing, the reset, SOS Calm and meditations • Suggested for right now: one tap starts the session that fits your mood or the time of day • 12 new guided meditations, from a hard argument to a lonely evening • Trends: four weeks of practice, plus resting heart rate and HRV from Apple Health when you have readings • Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets that open straight into a session • Grounding hints for where you are: in bed, on a train, at work, in a waiting room • Easier for everyone: VoiceOver announcements, Reduce Motion support and larger touch targets • A smoother header that steps aside while you scroll
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What is BreatheFirst?
BreatheFirst provides guided breathing exercises, grounding techniques, and an AI wellness companion designed to offer immediate calm and support mental well-being. It aims to help users manage anxiety spikes and reset their nervous system.
How does BreatheFirst help with anxiety?
BreatheFirst offers features like SOS Calm, which includes guided 4-7-8 breathing and grounding exercises, and a 60-Second Nervous System Reset. These tools are designed to quickly reduce feelings of anxiety and promote a sense of safety.
Can I use BreatheFirst offline?
Yes, BreatheFirst is designed to work fully offline, meaning you do not need an internet connection to access its breathing exercises and calming features. This ensures you can find relief anytime, anywhere.
Does BreatheFirst require an account?
No, BreatheFirst does not require any sign-up or account creation. Your mood and session history are kept private on your device, enhancing user privacy and accessibility.
What breathing patterns are available in BreatheFirst?
BreatheFirst offers a variety of breathing patterns including Box, 4-7-8, Relax, Physiological Sigh, Alternate Nostril, and BreatheSync. As you progress, you unlock deeper patterns like Slow Box and Coherent Breathing.
Does BreatheFirst have ads?
No, BreatheFirst is ad-free. The app is completely free to use and does not display any advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted user experience.
How does BreatheFirst track progress?
BreatheFirst tracks your progress through completed sessions, which earn you points towards new levels. It also allows you to maintain a streak and check in with your mood to observe patterns over time.
What is the AI wellness companion in BreatheFirst?
Calm is an AI wellness companion powered by Claude within BreatheFirst. You can talk or type to it to receive warm, practical guidance and get recommendations for the right exercise for your current feelings. Conversations are private and not stored.
