BreathSesh: Box Breathing

Box breathing, 4-7-8, and more — structured breathwork sessions for calm, focus, and stress relief. No subscription. No account. Fully offline. Now syncs across iPhone and iPad. Breathwork is one of the fastest-acting tools you have for shifting your state. Box breathing slows your nervous system before a hard meeting. The 4-7-8 technique quiets a racing mind before sleep. A breath retention sequence resets your energy after a long afternoon. BreathSesh puts all of that in one quiet, offline app — and you pay for it once. WHO IT'S FOR BreathSesh is for people who want a focused breathing tool, not another wellness platform. If you already know what box breathing or 4-7-8 is and just want a clean way to do it, this is the app. If you're new to breathwork, the guided sessions walk you through each pattern step by step. You don't need to log in. You don't need a profile. Nothing is sent to a server. NEW IN VERSION 2.0 • iCloud sync — your streaks, history, and preferences travel between iPhone and iPad. Pick up where you left off, on any device. • iPad support with adaptive layouts from iPad Mini to iPad Pro. • Live Activities and Lock Screen + Home Screen widgets for your streak. • Siri and Spotlight — start a session by voice or from search ("Hey Siri, start a Box Breathing session"). • New ambient audio themes for sessions. • Custom pattern builder — design your own ratio if the included patterns don't fit. • New patterns: Alternate Nostril, Resonance Breathing, and 2-4 Breathing. • Redeem codes from Settings → Account. WHAT YOU GET Free Calm Breathing A slow, extended exhale that activates your body's rest response. No timer pressure. A good starting point. Premium one-time unlocks the rest: Box Breathing Four equal counts: inhale, hold, exhale, hold. Used widely for stress management and pre-performance focus. The technique that gave BreathSesh its name. 4-7-8 Breathing Inhale for 4, hold for 7, exhale for 8. A longer exhale ratio that promotes deep relaxation. Often used as a pre-sleep routine. Power Breathing (breath retention) Rhythmic deep breathing followed by breath holds. An energizing sequence for mornings or a low-energy afternoon reset. Alternate Nostril Breathing A pranayama pattern that alternates nostrils each cycle. Balances focus and calm. Resonance Breathing A 5.5-second inhale and 5.5-second exhale rhythm associated with improved heart rate variability. 2-4 Breathing A short inhale, twice as long exhale. The simplest way to slow your nervous system. Plus a custom pattern builder for your own ratios. Once you unlock premium, it's yours. No renewal, no lapse, no re-purchasing on a new device (restored via App Store). ACCESSIBILITY VoiceOver across the full app. Dynamic Type scales every screen. Bold Text and Increase Contrast supported. Reduce Motion respected throughout animations fall back to static gradients. Color contrast tested against WCAG AA. A NOTE ON SAFETY Breathing exercises are generally safe for healthy adults. Breath retention techniques involve brief voluntary breath holds do not practice them in water, while driving, or in any situation where loss of consciousness would be dangerous. If you have a respiratory or cardiovascular condition, check with your doctor before starting breath retention practice. Nothing in this app is medical advice. TECHNICAL - Works fully offline no internet connection required after download - iCloud sync for streaks, history, and preferences - Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets, Live Activities, Dynamic Island - App Intents for Siri and Spotlight - Universal iPhone and iPad with adaptive layouts - No account, no login, no analytics - Session history stored on-device via SwiftData, backed up to your iCloud - One-time purchase model no subscription - iOS 26+ Download BreathSesh and run your first breathing session in under two minutes.