# BreatheWell: Breathing Trainer — Breathing rehab for your lungs

> Breathing rehab for your lungs (iPhone/iPad app by niuqun guqun.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breathewell-breathing-trainer/id6752692358 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [niuqun guqun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157399009)
- Category: Utilities, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-10-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breathewell-breathing-trainer/id6752692358/reviews.md

## What is BreatheWell?

BreatheWell is a professional breathing training tool offering 5 scientifically-backed breathing exercises. Through rhythmic breathing practice, improve your focus, optimize athletic performance, enhance sleep quality, and support respiratory rehabilitation with guided training programs.

5 Breathing Training Methods

Box Breathing - Used by Navy SEALs
Best for: Work break relaxation, pre-workout warm-up, improving focus
Rhythm: Inhale 4s, Hold 4s, Exhale 4s, Hold 4s
Origin: U.S. Navy SEALs stress management training program

4-7-8 Breathing - Classic Relaxation Technique
Best for: Bedtime relaxation, quickly calming down, breath rhythm training
Rhythm: Inhale 4s, Hold 7s, Exhale 8s
Origin: Dr. Andrew Weil's relaxation technique, recommended for bedtime

Rhythmic Breath Hold - Breath Control Training
Best for: Breath control practice, endurance improvement, dive training support
Rhythm: Inhale 3s, Hold 5s, Exhale 3s
Origin: Sports science breathing method for enhanced athletic performance

Pursed-Lip Breathing - Respiratory Rehabilitation Classic
For: COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, acute asthma episodes
Rhythm: Inhale 2s, Exhale 4s
Evidence: Based on clinical respiratory rehabilitation guidelines

Diaphragmatic Breathing - Diaphragm Strengthening
For: Respiratory muscle weakness, rapid shallow breathing, anxiety-related dyspnea
Rhythm: Inhale 3s, Exhale 6s, Rest 2s
Evidence: Based on clinical respiratory rehabilitation guidelines

iCloud Data Sync

- Training records, custom music, and reminder settings sync automatically
- Seamlessly switch between multiple Apple devices
- Data automatically restores when switching devices, nothing is lost

Symptom Tracking & Analysis

- Log current symptoms before training: chest tightness, shortness of breath, cough, breathing difficulty, and more
- Report symptom relief after training
- View symptom relief statistics to see long-term training effects
- Analyze correlation between training methods and symptom relief

Advanced Statistics

- Monthly training trends: Duration and session changes at a glance
- Feeling trends: Track post-training feeling improvements over time
- Training habit analysis: Best training times, longest streak
- Calendar view: See daily training records visually

Custom Breathing Rhythms

- Freely adjust inhale, exhale, and hold durations
- Create personalized training plans
- Save multiple configurations, switch anytime
- Progressive difficulty for all training levels

Immersive Training Experience

- Beautiful animations: 5 unique visual effects matched to each breathing method
- Voice guidance: Smart TTS voice coaching, no need to watch the screen
- Background music: Built-in relaxing music, import your own tracks
- Haptic feedback: Optional rhythmic vibration cues
- Screen always on: Prevents screen from dimming during training

Daily Training Reminders

- Set up to 5 custom reminder times
- Smart motivational notifications to stay consistent
- Flexible on/off reminder settings

Membership

Core breathing training features are always free. Lifetime Premium is a one-time purchase that unlocks iCloud sync, advanced statistics, symptom tracking, and all premium features forever.

Accessibility-Friendly Design

- Large fonts for clear readability
- High-contrast interface
- Large buttons for easy operation
- Full voice guidance, train with your eyes closed

Privacy & Security

- Training data stored locally, iCloud sync only when enabled
- No registration or login required
- No ads

Important Notice

This app is a breathing exercise tool. It does not diagnose or treat any medical condition and does not replace professional medical advice. If you have a respiratory condition, please use under medical guidance. Stop immediately if you feel any discomfort during training.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 永久会员 | $0.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.0 — 2026-08-30

v2.1.0 Guidance you can hear, sessions you can share

Voice guidance returns to Sitting's guided phase

- Each phase change is spoken — inhale, exhale, hold — the same voice used in breathing training
- Follow the rhythm with your eyes closed, no need to watch the screen
- Controlled by the existing Voice Guidance switch in Settings; turn it off to go back to full silence
- The silent phase after the guidance stays completely silent, as before

Share a session, invite a friend

- Turn a finished training or sitting session into an image: duration, streak, and date
- A built-in QR code survives forwarding and screenshots
- Invite Friends has been added to Settings, for when you have no session to show

### 2.0.0 — 2026-08-12

v2.0.0 Sitting Mode

Breath-Guided Settling In

- A familiar breathing rhythm eases you in, then fades out on its own
- Guidance can be turned off, or set from 5 minutes to 6 hours
- Tap Enter Silence anytime to end the guidance early

Multi-Sit Sessions, Up to 6 Hours

- 5 to 120 minutes per sit, up to 8 sits, with optional walking breaks between
- Or choose open-ended: no set finish, sit until you are done
- Interval bells on your schedule, with a choice of bell sounds

Built for Long Sessions

- Screen off, app in the background: timing follows the real clock
- Even if the system closes the app, your session is saved correctly on reopen
- In silent mode, the end reminder arrives as a notification instead of draining battery
- Landscape support, so your phone can rest on a stand beside you

Save Your Arrangement

- Store frequent arrangements as named plans, reusable in one tap
- Shared across devices once iCloud sync is on

Also in This Release

- Sitting time is written to Apple Health as Mindful Minutes
- Records now shows Sitting Today, kept separate from breathing training
- Records opens on your recent sessions, no need to tap the calendar first
- Various stability fixes

Sitting is a Premium feature. May you sit well.

### 1.9.0 — 2026-07-29

v1.9.0 Apple Health Sync & Get-Ready Countdown

Apple Health Sync (Premium)

- Once enabled, every completed session is recorded as Mindful Minutes in the Health app
- See your breathing practice alongside sleep, heart rate, and other health data
- Write-only by design: we never read any of your health data

Get-Ready Countdown

- A 3-2-1 countdown before each session — put down your phone, settle into position, and catch the very first breath
- Adjustable to 5 seconds or off in Settings; skip anytime
- Countdown time is never counted as training time

May every breath begin with ease.

### 1.8.0 — 2026-06-22

Richer sound to accompany your breathing practice:

- Multiple categories: nature sounds, meditation, and healing frequencies
- Preview every track for free, then download only what you love
- Premium members unlock high-quality tracks, updated over time
- Each training remembers its own background music
- Pull to refresh the library for new tracks

Plus, you'll get a gentle reminder when a new version is available.

May every breath come with just the right sound.

### 1.7.0 — 2026-06-03

v1.7.0 In-App Feedback

Got an issue or suggestion? Send feedback directly from the app, attach up to 3 screenshots, and reply to follow up. Track every ticket's status in real time.

Every message reaches us. We read and reply to each one.

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