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BreathPacer

BreathPacer

Science Based Breath Training

6 ratings
65 reviews
🌟 Lifestyle
💪 Health & Fitness
Free

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Released
September 28, 2008
Updated
May 18, 2023

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Developer

VAGUS LABS, LLC
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About

This app uses a science-based algorithm to guide therapeutic breathing exercises. It aims to improve focus, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being by increasing heart rate variability and balancing the nervous system. Customizable breathing patterns and visual cues make practice accessible.

✓Animated visual breathing cues
✓Soothing chime guidance
✓Calming background sounds
✓Customizable inhale/exhale/hold paces
✓Autonomic balance breathing algorithm
✓Breathing timer
✓Haptic vibratory stimulation
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What users say about BreathPacer

Reviews of BreathPacer are mixed: the Health & Fitness app is rated 3.7/5 from 6 App Store ratings. What users like most: simple and clean interface, effective for relaxation and stress reduction. Top complaints: timer functionality issues, app frequently stops working. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Simple and clean interface
  • 👍Effective for relaxation and stress reduction
  • 👍Helps with emotional regulation and transitions
  • 👍Useful for breathwork practice
  • 👍Can help lower blood pressure
  • 👍Good for meditation
  • 👍Helps focus on breath
  • 👍Well-designed and intuitive

Negative things

  • 🐛Timer functionality issues
  • 🐛App frequently stops working
  • 🐛Breathing pattern structure removed
  • 🐛Cannot program to fraction of seconds
  • 🐛No way to alter breath time throughout session
  • 🐛Audio cues not distinct enough
  • 🐛Significant effect on iPhone speed
  • 🐛Timer feature does not work
  • 🐛Buttons go off screen
  • 🐛Animations stop working when leaving app
  • 🐛New update is awful
  • 🐛Breath pacer will not start
  • 🐛Previous UI was superior
  • 🐛Sound FX are awful
  • 🐛Sound not good
  • 🐛Wave sound is useless
  • 🐛Rain sounds do not demarcate
  • 🐛Horrible
  • 🐛Not worth the money
  • 🐛Not worth the price
  • 🐛Sound is distorted and distracting
  • 🐛Limited ability to customize breathing pattern
  • 🐛Hold portion only allows 9.9 seconds
  • 🐛Graphics are too small
  • 🐛Sound of inhaling and exhaling too similar
  • 🐛App crashes
  • 🐛Does not open
  • 🐛Stops working with iOS updates
  • 🐛Cannot set specific times
  • 🐛Bell sound no longer works
  • 🐛Cartoon circle animation not working
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What's New in BreathPacer

2.0.7

May 18, 2023

- Displays customizable breathing patterns by default in settings

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Poor timer

This is a good app with the exception of the timer. If you want to set a timer you get options for 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 30 minutes. I need to set it for 20 minutes and there’s no way to do that.
Ppelican2012

Keeps stopping

I’ve used this app for years, recommended by a Mayo Clinic doctor, and it worked fine. Lately it goes for a minute or so, then stops, and I can’t figure out why.
JJoyBGlad

Simple perfection

I love this app, it’s clean, clear, with no extra stuff to bog down my brain. It just does the job. My go to before meetings and bed. Added perk, kids love it, a win win for emotional regulation and transitioning!
MMe.I.mine.

Devs gave up?

This WAS great. Somewhere in February-ish of this year the app stopped having the ability structure breathing patterns (in,hold,out, hold) - the comments on the reviews seem to have been saying the same thing over and over again for months and no updates have fixed the problem. Would not recommend in its present form.
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Bbananas1983

Schrecklich

Ist das Geld nicht wert.
MKMeister Knecht
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

37 issues

Timer does not work

Bug

App stops working after a short period

Bug

Breathing pattern structure removed

Bug

Cannot program to fraction of seconds

Bug

App does not have capability to alter breath time throughout session

Bug

Audio cues are not distinct enough

Bug

Has a significant effect on iPhone speed and agility

Bug

Buttons go off the edge of the screen

Bug

Animations stop working when leaving and coming back to the app

Bug

Breath pacer frequently will not start

Bug

Audio and visual cues are annoying and ambiguous

Bug

Sound FX are awful

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Sound does not clearly indicate start or end of repetition

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Wave sound is useless for indicating breath changes

Bug

Rain sounds do not demarcate between in and out breath

Bug

App does not do anything it explains

Bug

Sounds stopped working shortly after use

Bug

App does not open after iOS update

Bug

App crashes every time it's opened after iOS update

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App no longer opens with new iOS update

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Cannot set specific times

Bug

Bell sound no longer works

Bug

Cartoon circle animation no longer works

Bug

Crashes with iOS 13

Bug

Does not work with iOS 3.1

Bug

Crashes with firmware 3.1.1

Bug

Crashes with iPhone OS 3.1

Bug

Does not work anymore on OS 3.0

Bug

Sound is distorted and distracting

Bug

Hold breath option limited to 9.9 seconds

Bug

App leaves room for improvement in customization

Bug

Hold portion only allows 9.9 seconds

Bug

Small picture of lungs is too small

Bug

App quits abruptly with new firmware

Bug

App does not work anymore on OS 3.0

Bug

Sound does not communicate well without looking at the screen

Bug

App starts breathing too fast when set to reduce rate over time

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Requested Features

51 requests

Ability to set custom timer durations (e.g., 20 minutes)

Feature

Ability to program to fraction of seconds

Feature

Restore ability to structure breathing patterns (in, hold, out, hold)

Feature

Add more timer options beyond 15 and 30 minutes

Feature

Allow alteration of breath time throughout session

Feature

Improve audio cues to be more distinct

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Fix buttons going off screen

Feature

Restore animations to work when leaving and returning to the app

Feature

Improve breath pacer to start reliably

Feature

Improve UI to be more user-friendly

Feature

Improve sound effects

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Make sound cues clearer for inhale/exhale/hold

Feature

Add a time remaining indicator

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Allow customization of start and finish breathing rates

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Option to turn on audible tone or indicator for breath cycle ends

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Add ocean waves sound

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Integrate sound to play with music

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Integrate binaural or isochronic beats

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Add a louder water drop sound as an indicator

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Add more breathing exercises

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Allow selection of sounds and music

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Add a toggle timer for automatic stopping

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Improve difference between inhale and exhale sounds

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Allow breath-holding portion to be customizable to 20 seconds or more

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Add a solid bar for breathing meter instead of incremental lines

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Extend green display to the edge of the screen

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Ability to save presets

Feature

Insert a short pause at the end of each inhale-exhale cycle

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Add a big picture of lungs on the screen

Feature

Allow customization of hold portion beyond 9.9 seconds

Feature

Add a softer bell sound or similar audio cue

Feature

Make the self-adjustment chart less complicated

Feature

Add better sounds, even beeps

Feature

Add a visual indicator between processes

Feature

Regulate volume of respiratory sound

Feature

Create a less cold interface

Feature

Allow breath-holding portion to be customizable to 20 seconds or more

Feature

Add a toggle timer for automatic stopping

Feature

Improve difference between inhale and exhale sounds

Feature

Add a solid bar for breathing meter instead of incremental lines

Feature

Extend green display to the edge of the screen

Feature

Ability to save presets

Feature

Insert a short pause at the end of each inhale-exhale cycle

Feature

Add a big picture of lungs on the screen

Feature

Allow customization of hold portion beyond 9.9 seconds

Feature

Add a softer bell sound or similar audio cue

Feature

Make the self-adjustment chart less complicated

Feature

Add better sounds, even beeps

Feature

Add a visual indicator between processes

Feature

Regulate volume of respiratory sound

Feature

Create a less cold interface

Feature

FAQ

What does BreathPacer do?

BreathPacer is a breathing guide that utilizes a unique algorithm to help users achieve balance in their nervous system. It guides therapeutic breathing exercises designed to increase heart rate variability, reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being.

What are the key features of BreathPacer?

Key features include smoothly animated visual breathing cues, soothing chimes to direct inhales and exhales, optional calming background sounds, and the flexibility to customize your own breathing paces. It also offers an individualized autonomic balance breathing algorithm and haptic vibratory stimulation.

How much does BreathPacer cost?

Based on the provided information, BreathPacer is a paid application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

Who is BreathPacer for?

This app is designed for individuals looking to improve their health and well-being through breathing techniques. It is particularly beneficial for those experiencing stress, anxiety, or seeking to enhance concentration and sports performance.

Can BreathPacer help with medical conditions?

While therapeutic breathing has shown benefits for conditions like depression, anxiety, asthma, and hypertension, BreathPacer is a guide and not a medical device. Users with pre-existing medical conditions that make slow breathing difficult or who are prone to hyperventilation should consult their doctor before use.