# Breo: Box Breathing Timer — 4-7-8, Sleep, Focus & Calm

> Guided box breathing and 4-7-8 timer for stress, sleep, and focus. (iPhone/iPad app by Justas Stasaitis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breo-box-breathing-timer/id6762049419 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Justas Stasaitis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892670237)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 54 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breo-box-breathing-timer/id6762049419/reviews.md

## What is Breo?

A box breathing & 4-7-8 timer that respects your time and privacy. Use guided techniques for calm, better sleep, stress relief, and focus—with a haptic breath pacer, smart reminders, custom routines, and optional Apple Health integration. No ads. No tracking. No subscription.

BREATHING TECHNIQUES FOR EVERY MOMENT

Each pattern includes a clear explanation of why it works and when to use it:
• Box Breathing — focus and grounding using the tactical breathing rhythm practiced by first responders and athletes
• 4-7-8 Relaxation — a long-exhale technique to help you fall asleep and unwind after a difficult day
• Deep Calm — a 4-2-6 mental reset for anxious moments and quick pauses
• Coherent Breathing — a balanced 5-in, 5-out rhythm for everyday practice
• Extended Exhale — a longer exhale designed to ease anxiety, panic, and stress loops
• Resonance Breathing — a precise pace within the HRV biofeedback range
• More patterns for sleep, energy, relaxation, and deep focus

A HAPTIC BREATH PACER

A single animated breathing ring guides each inhale, hold, and exhale. Gentle haptic taps keep you in rhythm so you can close your eyes—or continue with the screen off. Pause, resume, end, or extend your session whenever you need.

YOUR PRACTICE, YOUR WAY

• Save your favorite patterns for quick access
• Set reminders for weekdays, weekends, or any combination
• Create custom breathing patterns with your own timings
• See your recent practice and total minutes of calm
• Optionally save completed sessions to Apple Health as Mindful Minutes

PRIVACY FIRST
Your practice history is stored locally on your device. Breo doesn’t collect analytics, usage data, or breathing history, and it works without an account.
If you choose to connect Apple Health, Breo requests write-only access to save completed breathing sessions as Mindful Minutes. Breo does not read your other Health data.

UNLOCK MORE
The free version includes core patterns with full functionality. Upgrade once—no subscription or recurring fees—to unlock more breathing patterns, the custom pattern builder, and deeper session customization.

## Key features

- Box Breathing techniques
- 4-7-8 Relaxation method
- Haptic breath pacer
- Customizable routines
- Smart reminders
- Privacy-focused, no tracking
- One-time purchase for full unlock

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Breo Premium | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breo-box-breathing-timer/id6762049419/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simple, customizable, comforting

*2026-05-12*

I’d been looking for a good guided breathwork too for a while and tried a few other apps.  I found this one recommended on reddit and gave it a shot and really liked it.  The voice guidance and haptics can both be turned on or off and it comes with a stack of pre-programmed breathing cycles as well as an option to make your own. A+++

## Frequently asked questions about Breo

### What breathing techniques does Breo offer?

Breo offers a variety of techniques including Box Breathing, 4-7-8 Relaxation, Deep Calm, Coherent Breathing, Extended Exhale, and Resonance Breathing. The free version includes core patterns, with more available via a one-time purchase.

### Does Breo have ads?

No, Breo is ad-free. The app is designed to provide an uninterrupted experience for your breathing practice, with no advertisements or pop-ups.

### How does Breo ensure user privacy?

Breo prioritizes privacy by keeping all your data on your device. It does not collect analytics, usage data, or breathing history, and works without an account.

### Can I customize breathing sessions in Breo?

Yes, you can create custom breathing patterns with your own timings and save go-to patterns for quick access. Deeper session customization is unlocked with the one-time purchase.

### What devices is Breo available on?

Breo is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to work seamlessly on these Apple platforms.

### How often is Breo updated?

The latest version of Breo is 1.2.0, and it was last updated on May 11, 2026. Updates typically include new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes.

### What is the cost of Breo?

Breo is free to download and use with core breathing patterns. An optional one-time purchase unlocks additional patterns and deeper customization, with no subscription fees.

### What age rating does Breo have?

Breo has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and adults alike, offering a safe and beneficial experience for all ages.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2026-08-12

- Made the 14-day practice view clearer, with the same highlight for every completed day.
- Small visual refinements and bug fixes.

### 1.3.0 — 2026-07-30

- Save completed breathing sessions to Apple Health as Mindful Minutes.
- Pause, resume, end, or extend an active session.
- View your recent practice across the last 14 days.
- Improved session timing, haptics, and overall reliability.

### 1.2.1 — 2026-07-05

Fixed an issue where longer breathing sessions could stop when the phone auto-locked.

The screen now stays awake during active breathing sessions, so audio guidance, haptics, and the timer can continue uninterrupted.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-05-11

New in 1.2.0

• Added voice guidance for breathing sessions.
• Added optional tone cues for a simpler audio experience.
• Added session controls for sound and haptics.
• Improved haptic feedback options.
• Refined session length controls and overall polish.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-05-04

• Refreshed design across the app
• Clearer descriptions for each breathing pattern
• Smoother navigation and session flow
• Polished Premium and feedback screens
• Small fixes and performance improvements

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