# Handflow - Stress Relief Guide — Reduce stress with breathing

> Reduce stress with breathing (iPhone/iPad app by Handflow.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handflow-stress-relief-guide/id6753870976 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Handflow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845351910)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 31 MB
- Languages: English, French, German
- Released: 2025-12-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handflow-stress-relief-guide/id6753870976/reviews.md

## What is Handflow?

Breathe. Calm Down. Rebalance.

Handflow is your daily companion to reduce stress and restore calm in just a few minutes a day.
Inspired by cardiac coherence breathing, each guided session helps your body regulate stress and reconnect mind and body.

Breathe to Reduce Stress

Practice guided breathing with simple, effective rhythms (5/5, 4/6, 4/4…).
Visual guidance and voice cues help you slow down, refocus, and relax anytime, anywhere.

Measure Your Stress Level

Using the scientifically validated PSS-10 questionnaire, Handflow helps you assess your perceived stress and track changes in your well-being over time.

Understand What Affects Your Balance

Answer a few simple questions about sleep, physical activity, and daily rhythm.
Handflow helps you better understand the factors that influence your emotional balance — without judgment.

Create a Calming Daily Ritual

Just a few minutes a day can help quiet your mind, improve focus, and build a lasting sense of calm and balance.

Why Choose Handflow?

Clean, distraction-free interface

Simple explanations grounded in science

100% private data — no tracking, no selling

A gentle, accessible approach for everyone

Handflow is more than an app — it’s a breathing space in your day.
Download Handflow and start breathing your way to a calmer life.

Disclaimer:
This app does not provide medical advice and is not a substitute for professional care.
If you have health concerns, consult a qualified healthcare professional before making medical decisions or changing any treatment.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.4 — 2026-05-07

This update brings more precision and flexibility to your breathing settings.

- New: adjust inhale and exhale durations in 0.5-second increments to find your ideal rhythm.
- The 5.5 / 5.5 rhythm is now included by default for new users.
- Updated rhythm guidance, with a specific 4/4 recommendation for children and beginners.
- Improved display of decimal rhythms in favorites.
- Your custom settings are now preserved across updates: the app no longer resets your rhythms if you've already personalized them.

### 1.2.3 — 2026-03-19

Version 1.2.3
This update is dedicated to accessibility.
Following feedback from a VoiceOver user, we've overhauled assistive navigation throughout the app:

Improved readout of session settings (sounds, rhythms, options)
Accessibility labels and states added to buttons, toggles and selectors
Enhanced VoiceOver navigation on key screens: session, reminders, stress assessment (PSS), calendar, onboarding and results

Thanks to Brahmadrop for the valuable feedback.
Reliability fixes included.

### 1.2.2 — 2026-03-12

Thank you for your feedback — this update improves your daily experience.

- The app now remembers your last session settings (duration, pattern, sound) so you can pick up right where you left off.

- A gentle reminder appears when your last stress assessment was more than 30 days ago — to help you stay consistent without thinking about it.

- Technical improvements for more accurate practice tracking.

### 1.2.1 — 2026-02-27

This update lays solid foundations for what's coming next.
Practice stats and the calendar have been redesigned for a clearer overview at a glance.
Behind the scenes, we've added fully anonymous usage analytics to better understand how the app is used and keep improving it. No score, no personal data ever leaves your device.

### 1.1.10 — 2026-01-26

Experience even more serenity with this new Handflow update!

We are constantly working to improve your relaxation experience. Here is what's new in this version:

- Premium sound quality & new soundscape: Discover "Flow", our brand-new immersive sound. We have also remastered our entire audio library to offer you a perfectly pure listening experience, free from any static or distortion.

- Expert-validated advice: Our personalized lifestyle recommendations have been upgraded and are now officially validated by healthcare professionals.

Do you love Handflow? Please consider leaving us a 5-star rating, it really helps the app grow!

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