Lief App User Reviews

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Unable to download the latest update on iOS 15 Pro

Unable to download the latest update of the App. Tried deleting the app, restarted the phone multiple times and different networks with no success.

Update broke the app on Day 2

I only got to use Lief for 1 day before version 8.1 bricked it. Now it’s stuck on the pulsing screen and won’t connect on either iPhone or Mac. Please fix ASAP — I’ll update this review once it works again.

Difficult to Connect

I like the Lief device when it is working. However, most of the time there is connectivity problem. A friend also has the same problem with Lief. Customer support is not much help.

Not reliable for the $$

When you pay over $230 for something you expect no problems. The self pacing doesn’t work 1/2 the time (the buzzing). The HR/HRV meter seems to work fine.

Awesome HRV-B device

This is the only wearable that’s taught me what to do to raise my HRV. The Downtime breathing has really helped me learn to regulate my nervous system and learn what my stressors are and how to work through them.

Response from developer

Hi Nicole, Thank you for sharing your feedback on our program, your experience with us is giving us more reason to keep helping more people. We hope to help more individuals like you in the future!

Annoying check in feature

Of utmost importance with an app like this is convenience and usability. Every time you open the app it asks you to “check-in”. The AI help and regular support failed to help me turn off this feature. Really annoying.

Buggy app

The device itself is great but the app is incredibly buggy and currently I am unable to open it at all. Defeats the purpose of spending all this money on the device

They have deactivated the cancel subscription button

No way to cancel your subscription. The button doesn’t work. The only button in the entire app that doesn’t do anything when clicked. I’ve emailed support 3 times and just got charged $99 again. Criminal.

Stress managed, thanks to Lief!!

Lief is a great app that has helped me manage my stress levels. The app is easy to use and has a plenty of great features that’ve helped me track my stress levels, learning how to manage them. The interface is very intuitive and the app is very beginner-friendly. I love how the app provides personalized recommendations based on my stress levels and helps me find ways to relax and de-stress. I would definitely recommend Lief to anyone looking for a great stress management app.
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Response from developer

Hi there, thank you for your great review of the Lief app! We're glad it has helped you manage stress and provided personalized recommendations for relaxation. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your support. If you have any further feedback or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to support you on your stress management journey :) Thank you again for your positive review of Lief. Wishing you continued success and well-being :)

First ever review for a app ever

After a month of use this magical device. I have seen a huge increase in my daily battle with anxiety. One of the best decision I have ever made. Thank lief for making this life changing/saving device

Response from developer

Hello, thank you for sharing your experience with our program! We're glad to hear that we helped you with your anxiety. We do work incredibly hard and spend a lot of hours improving our program which we think will be of value to our community. Sharing yours keeps us going!

Best HRV biofeedback wearable I’ve tried

After my therapist encouraged me to use heart rate variability biofeedback to help with my anxiety, I started using Lief bc it’s the only HRV wearable that provides real time feedback and automatic doses based on when my HRV dips. Best decision I’ve made. I’m able to calm myself down more effectively whenever I need. Coach was great too.
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Response from developer

Hello, Thank you for sharing your experience with using Lief, it is giving us more reason to keep helping people. We hope to help more individuals like you in the future!

Really helps with my daily stress levels

I’ve been using this app for a few months and it’s been instrumental in getting me through some really tough spots in my life where stress has been high. I love how passive the device is, I don’t have to remember to do a breathing exercise or stop what I’m doing, I just get pinged exactly when I need it. I could even be in a meeting and I can just do the breathing exercise passively since the device vibrates under my shirt. The app sometimes has some connectivity issues and is a little buggy, but I’ve been noticing it getting better, and it hasn’t gotten in the way of reducing my stress.
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Response from developer

Hello, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are glad to hear that our program helped you with your stressful times. We thrive to constantly improve and fix bugs that you have experienced and we're glad to hear that you noticed the changes. We're glad to be able to be part of your well-being journey. We look forward to helping more individuals!

Mindful HRVB app

I’m new to HRVB and I think the app is great for getting familiar with what increases and decreases my HRV. It’s simple, easy to use and is a great reminder to breathe throughout the day when your body moves more toward a flight/flight response. Been using for a couple months and my average HRV has increased since then and I have a much stronger mind body connection. It’s been a great tool for me.
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Response from developer

Hi there, thank you for your kind words and for using our Lief program. Your feedback on how Lief is simple and easy to use is much appreciated and shared with the team as we take them seriously to improve our service better and help more individuals in the future!

This device changed my life

As a bio-hacker, I’ve used many wearables. I love bio-metrics data as a means to monitor my health. What set the Lief apart was not only the the accuracy + efficacy (due to the clinical nature of the wearable), but also the critical benefit of having bio-feedback assignments delivered in real-time. It’s a more pro-active way to manage stress, and in this day and age, who doesn’t need that? While I greatly appreciate understanding my metrics from moment to moment, I have experienced even more meaningful benefit in employing their down-time breathing assignments each day. It’s done wonders for my anxiety and overall general sense of wellness.
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Response from developer

Hi there, thank you for your kind words and for using our Lief program. Your feedback on the benefits of using the Lief is much appreciated and shared with the team as we take them seriously to improve our service better and help more individuals in the future!

Highly recommend

I love Lief for tracking HRV data! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a self regulation tool

Response from developer

Hi there, thank you for your kind words and for using our Lief program. Your feedback is much appreciated and shared to the team as we take them seriously to improve our service better and help more individuals in the future!

Can you add button to turn off vibration?

So annoying experience to have for heart beat rhythm

Does not work as intended

You need to have app opened in the background to work, which drains battery.

Downtime vibration intensity can’t tell the difference between a 1 or 10. The intensity feels like a 10 no matter what level you set it to.

Lief app is extremely basic

This app is very basic especially when compared to competitors like aura rings app. and more importantly the subscription model used by lief is extremely overpriced for what you get which is basically a HRV monitor for 1200 USD a year that you can Never own. Either lower the subscription to 10 per month or sell the device for a few hunded dollars at max it’s not with any more than that.
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This is really really amazing

I started wearing my Lief about 11 days ago and those were 11 of the least stressful days … like, ever. Ever. I’ve been following the body of work around heart rhythm variability for a long time - live in Northern California near the HQ of HeartMath, which developed the first HRV wearables. Lief takes this to a whole new level. Having something giving you real time feedback on your stress level and a way to manage that in the moment is just incredible. I have lived many years as a total stress monkey and now … I’m not! It’s like magic.
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Response from developer

Hi SuneelR, thank you for your kind words and for using our Lief program. Your feedback is much appreciated and we take them seriously to improve our service better and help more individuals in the future!

Super smart device for HRV

Since becoming a Lief member, I’ve learned how to recognize my stress triggers and bring my body back to a state of calm. It’s hard to believe this little device can make such a difference, but it truly does! I recommend for anyone struggling with anxiety and looking to reduce stress.

Response from developer

Hi Nicole, Thank you for sharing your feedback on our program, your experience with us is giving us more reason to keep helping more people. We hope to help more individuals like you in the future!