# BreathHold: Apnea Trainer — Increase breath hold stamina

> Apnea training app to improve breath-hold stamina and lung capacity. (iPhone/iPad app by Dawid Kowalski.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breathhold-apnea-trainer/id6741862878 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dawid Kowalski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731549332)
- Category: Sports, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +12
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 68 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-02-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breathhold-apnea-trainer/id6741862878/reviews.md

## What is BreathHold?

BreathHold is a dry-land breath-hold training app — an apnea trainer for freedivers, spearfishers, and anyone practising static apnea — on iPhone and Android. Run CO₂ tables, build your own O₂-style tables, record a baseline breath-hold test, and keep every dry-land session in one history.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

• Run CO₂ tables in Easy, Classic, or Hard — the hold stays steady at 40%, 50%, or 60% of your recorded max, and the rest between rounds gets shorter
• Build custom tables: hold times, rest intervals, rounds, and progression, including O₂-style tables where the holds lengthen and the rest stays fixed
• Take a max breath-hold test and a CO₂-baseline test — the baseline is what the app uses to suggest your intervals
• Follow Equanimity tables, where each hold runs to your first urge-to-breathe signal, or that signal plus 15 or 30 seconds
• Practise box, rectangular, full-cycle, and rhythmic breathing
• Hear each phase called out with spoken cues, with downloadable voice packs for other languages
• Watch instructional videos before you train
• Review your session history, test results, and progress over time
• Browse a directory of freediving schools if you want in-water instruction

MADE FOR

• Freedivers organising dry-land training between sessions in the water
• Spearfishers and surfers who practise static apnea on land
• Beginners who want a baseline test and a table built from it, rather than a stopwatch
• Anyone who practises box breathing and wants the timing handled

SAFETY — READ THIS BEFORE YOU TRAIN

Never practice breath holding in water alone. Use a trained buddy who understands freediving rescue and watches the diver throughout the attempt. An app or a timer does not replace trained in-water supervision.

Do not hyperventilate before a breath hold. Hyperventilating can delay the urge to breathe without preventing oxygen from falling, which increases the risk of loss of consciousness.

BreathHold is built for dry-land practice. Stop a session immediately if you feel faint, confused, or unwell.

If you have any underlying medical conditions, such as heart or lung disease, high blood pressure, or a history of fainting, consider seeking medical advice before engaging in breath-hold training.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long until I can hold my breath longer?
The app does not promise a specific result or a timeline, and research on apnea training is mixed and protocol-specific. What BreathHold gives you is a record: every test and session is saved, so you can see what you actually did rather than guess.

What is the difference between a CO₂ table and an O₂ table?
A CO₂ table keeps your hold time steady and shortens the rest between rounds. An O₂ table keeps the rest steady and lengthens the hold. Both names describe the interval pattern, not a measurement of your body. BreathHold ships CO₂ tables as presets; O₂-style tables are built in the custom editor.

Is breath-hold training safe?
Breath-hold practice carries serious risks, including loss of consciousness. Never practise in water alone, never hyperventilate beforehand, and stop if you feel unwell. BreathHold is designed for dry-land sessions, and app guidance does not replace qualified instruction.

Why do I get contractions during a hold?
During a breath hold, rising carbon dioxide contributes to the increasing urge to breathe, and involuntary breathing movements — contractions — commonly appear during longer holds. Their timing and strength vary between people and between attempts. They are not a reliable gauge of your blood oxygen and not a signal that a fixed amount of safe time remains.

Is BreathHold free?
BreathHold is free to install. CO₂ tables, box and rectangular breathing, the custom table editor, and both breath-hold tests are included. An optional subscription unlocks Equanimity tables, Full Breath Cycles, and the full instructional video library.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Personalized apnea training tables
- Custom CO2 and O2 training
- Progress tracking and insights
- Box and rectangle breathing techniques
- Expert video tutorials
- Safety-first guidelines

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breathhold-apnea-trainer/id6741862878/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 프리다이빙 트레이닝에 도움이 되는 앱

*2025-04-04*

프리다이빙 트레이닝을 할 수 있는 프로그램으로 구성되어 있습니다. 긴장완화에 도움이 되는 호흡방식을 제안합니다. 숨을 오래 참을 수 있도록 다양한 훈련 방향을 가이드해주고, 이산화탄소 민감도 훈련을 할 수 있도록 가이드해줍니다. 전문적이고 편리하고 사용하기 쉽게 구성되어 있어서
나는 프리다이빙 팀원들과 교육생들에게 이 앱을 추천합니다.

## Frequently asked questions about BreathHold

### What is the best app for breath hold training?

BreathHold provides personalized apnea training tables (O2 and CO2 tables) designed for freedivers, spearfishers, and athletes who want to safely increase their breath hold time. It is available on iPhone and iPod.

### How long can I learn to hold my breath with BreathHold?

Most users improve from 1-2 minutes to 3-4+ minutes within weeks of consistent training with BreathHold's progressive tables. Advanced freedivers use it to push past 5 minutes.

### Is breath hold training safe with BreathHold?

BreathHold includes built-in safety protocols like gradual progression, rest intervals, and clear warnings. The app is designed for dry-land training, and users are advised never to train in water alone.

### Can BreathHold help with freediving?

Yes, BreathHold is built specifically for freedivers. It includes CO2 tolerance tables, O2 deprivation tables, and customizable training schedules used by competitive freedivers to improve diving performance.

### Does BreathHold work for surfers and spearfishing?

Absolutely. Spearfishers and surfers use BreathHold to increase underwater confidence and extend bottom time. The app tracks your progress over time, helping you monitor improvements.

### Is BreathHold free to use?

Core training tables are available for free. A premium subscription unlocks advanced features such as a custom table builder, detailed analytics, and advanced training programs.

### What are O2 and CO2 training tables in BreathHold?

O2 tables gradually reduce your oxygen reserves to build tolerance, while CO2 tables keep breath holds constant but shorten rest periods to increase CO2 tolerance. Both are essential for freediving progression.

### Can I create my own custom training tables in BreathHold?

Yes, BreathHold allows you to build fully custom training tables tailored to your specific needs and progression goals. This feature is available with the premium subscription.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.8.0 — 2026-08-13

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.6.0 — 2026-08-03

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.5.1 — 2026-08-03

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.5.0 — 2026-08-01

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.4.0 — 2026-04-20

Bug fixes and improvements.

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