# FlöBreath — Sleep Breathing · Haptic Guide

> Haptic-guided breathing exercises for sleep, focus, and stress relief. (iPhone/iPad app by Eric Bowman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flobreath/id6758560948 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Eric Bowman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865787106)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: $4.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flobreath/id6758560948/reviews.md

## What is FlöBreath?

Breathing is a skill. FlöBreath helps you train it.

The first time you try a 4-7-8 pattern, your inhale might run out too early. Your exhale might feel forced. The hold might feel like forever. That's normal -- and it's exactly why FlöBreath exists.

Gentle haptic taps on your Apple Watch guide each phase of every breath. No counting in your head, no watching a screen. Just close your eyes, follow the rhythm through touch, and focus on fitting your breath to the pattern. Session by session, your body learns. Inhales start right on cue. Exhales fill the full window. Holds become comfortable. What felt awkward at first becomes second nature.

This is what makes FlöBreath different from a simple timer: it's a coach on your wrist, training you through feel. The haptics free your eyes and your mind so your body can do the learning.

Patterns for every moment:
- 4-7-8 Sleep -- the classic bedtime wind-down
- Box Breathing -- steady focus and reset
- Coherent Breathing -- HRV optimization at resonance frequency
- Physiological Sigh -- quick stress relief in two breaths
- 4-6 / 4-7 / 4-8 Calm -- progressive relaxation, building toward longer exhales

FlöBreath learns your time of day, HRV, sleep quality, and activity level to suggest the right pattern for right now.

See your body respond. After each session, a heart rate sparkline shows how your HR shifted -- real feedback on what's working. Over time, FlöBreath tracks which patterns calm you most and surfaces insights after 10+ sessions.

Features:
- 7 breathing patterns from box breathing to HRV resonance
- Haptic-only mode -- close your eyes, guided by touch alone
- Bedtime mode -- auto-enables haptic-only after 9 PM
- Smart recommendations based on time of day, HRV, and activity
- Post-session heart rate analysis with sparkline visualization
- Breath Garden -- watch your weekly practice grow
- Pattern effectiveness insights after 10+ sessions
- Wind-down reminder for evening breathing habits
- Companion iPhone app with monthly practice calendar
- Background session support -- works with wrist down
- Battery-optimized design
- No account required, no servers, we never see your data

FlöBreath reads heart rate and HRV data through Apple HealthKit. Your data stays on your devices.

FlöBreath is a breathing exercise tool, not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical condition. Heart rate data is provided by Apple Watch sensors for informational purposes.

$4.99 once -- yours forever. No subscription. No account. Just a better way to breathe.

## Key features

- Haptic-only breathing guidance
- Multiple breathing patterns
- Smart pattern recommendations
- Heart rate response tracking
- Progress insights after 10+ sessions
- Bedtime mode
- Companion iPhone app

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flobreath/id6758560948/reviews.md

### 5/5 — This puts me to sleep in a good way

*2026-04-18*

The 4-7-8 breathing at bedtime is amazing. Seeing how my breathing affects my heart rate is super interesting. This is now how I go to sleep at night, kind of miraculous.

## Frequently asked questions about FlöBreath

### What breathing patterns does FlöBreath offer?

FlöBreath includes 7 breathing patterns such as 4-7-8 Sleep, Box Breathing, Coherent Breathing, Physiological Sigh, and various Calm patterns for progressive relaxation.

### How does FlöBreath use haptic feedback?

FlöBreath uses gentle haptic taps on your Apple Watch to guide each phase of your breath, allowing you to close your eyes and focus on the rhythm without watching a screen.

### Can FlöBreath recommend breathing patterns?

Yes, FlöBreath can suggest the right pattern based on the time of day, your Heart Rate Variability (HRV), sleep quality, and activity level.

### What kind of feedback does FlöBreath provide after a session?

After each session, FlöBreath displays a heart rate sparkline showing how your heart rate shifted, offering real feedback on the effectiveness of the breathing exercise.

### How does FlöBreath handle user data privacy?

FlöBreath requires no account and does not use servers, meaning your data stays on your devices. It reads heart rate and HRV data through Apple HealthKit, and your data remains private.

### Is FlöBreath a medical device?

No, FlöBreath is a breathing exercise tool and not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical condition. Heart rate data is for informational purposes.

### What devices is FlöBreath compatible with?

FlöBreath is designed for Apple Watch and has a companion iPhone app. It is also compatible with iPads.

### How often is FlöBreath updated?

The latest version of FlöBreath is 1.5.2, and it was last updated on June 2, 2026, indicating active development and maintenance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.2 — 2026-06-02

Fixed an issue where sometimes the watch app wouldnt start

### 1.5.1 — 2026-05-25

Bugfix - watch app could crash under certain circumstances.

### 1.5.0 — 2026-05-03

Now supports running sessions in the iOS app, not only on the watch

### 1.4.0 — 2026-03-23

Personal Insights

FlöBreath now learns from your sessions to surface what actually works for you. After each session, a single insight tells you what matters — whether your evenings are more effective, your short sessions work just as well as long ones, or your calming speed is improving over weeks. The iOS companion shows the full picture: expandable insight cards with your data, sample sizes, and methodology — honest enough to share with your doctor.

Bedtime Mode
FlöBreath now detects evening sessions and automatically switches to haptic-only guidance after 9 PM. No bright screen, no tapping through settings -- just put on a session and close your eyes. Bedtime sessions are labeled in your summary so you can track your sleep routine over time.

Improved Readability
Higher contrast and refined typography across every screen. Easier to read at a glance, especially in low light.

### 1.3.1 — 2026-03-22

Improve haptics

## More apps by Eric Bowman

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All apps by Eric Bowman: https://appshunter.io/developer/1865787106

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