# Luma: Breathwork & Meditation — Guided Breathing & Holds Free

> Free guided breathwork, breath holds, and meditation with Apple Health integration. (iPhone/iPad app by Mateusz Byrtus.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luma-breathwork-and-meditation/id6737122722 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mateusz Byrtus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774701166)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.5 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-10-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luma-breathwork-and-meditation/id6737122722/reviews.md

## What is Luma?

Luma is your daily guided breathing companion — built for power breathing, deep breath holds, and post-session meditation. 100% free. No subscription. No paywall. No ads. Ever.


WHY LUMA EXISTS

Breathing apps charge you $80/year to count your breaths. That's absurd.
Luma was built because this practice should be accessible to everyone. Whether you're a seasoned breathwork practitioner or just starting your journey, Luma gives you everything you need — for free.


YOUR DAILY BREATHING PRACTICE

Each session guides you through a structured flow:

 Rhythmic Breathing — A pulsing visual circle syncs with your breath. Customizable breath count (default: 30) and pace (slow, medium, fast)
 Breath Hold — Timer counts up while you hold. Track your retention time. Beat your personal record
 Recovery Breath — Guided recovery with configurable hold duration
 Multiple Rounds — Repeat for 2, 3, 4 or more rounds
 Meditation — Optional post-session meditation with ambient music and Tibetan bowl sounds


WHAT MAKES LUMA DIFFERENT

 100% FREE — No subscription, no paywall, no "premium" tier
 APPLE WATCH SYNC — Real-time breath hold timer on your wrist
 VOICE GUIDANCE — Male & female voice options with breathing cues
 PERSONAL RECORDS —  Track and celebrate your best breath holds
 STREAKS & MILESTONES — Build your daily practice habit
 5 AMBIENT SOUNDTRACKS — Plus add your own custom music
 APPLE HEALTH — Sessions save as Mindful Minutes automatically
 HEART RATE MONITORING — Live heart rate during sessions via HealthKit
 FULL STATISTICS — Session history, round-by-round detail, KPIs

NEW IN THIS VERSION

HOME SCREEN WIDGETS

See your streak, key stats, and start a session — all from 
your Home Screen. Three widget styles to choose from:
Streak Widget — your current streak at a glance
Stats Widget — best hold, average hold, total sessions
Quick Start — one tap and you're breathing

BREATHING GUIDANCE MODES

Choose how Luma guides your breathing:
• Sound guidance — hear your inhale and exhale rhythm
• Vibration guidance — feel your breathing pace on your wrist and phone
• Both together — full guidance with sound and vibration
• Adjustable vibration strength

Perfect for quiet rooms, eyes-closed sessions, or when 
you just don't want to look at your screen.

STRONGER HAPTIC FEEDBACK
Feel every countdown, every phase change, every session 
finish. Luma now guides you through touch — not just 
sound and visuals.


FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE

 Number of breaths per round (default: 30)
 Number of rounds (default: 4)
 Breathing pace: Slow / Medium / Fast
 Retention hold time
 Recovery hold duration
 Background music on/off + track selection
 Voice guide on/off + male/female
 Post-session meditation on/off
 Meditation duration
Breathing guidance: sound, vibration, or both
Vibration strength: adjustable
Home Screen widgets: streak, stats, quick start

## Key features

- Guided rhythmic breathing with visual cues
- Breath hold timer with personal record tracking
- Optional post-session meditation
- Apple Watch sync for real-time guidance
- Home screen widgets for quick access
- Sound and vibration guidance options
- Integration with Apple Health for mindful minutes

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luma-breathwork-and-meditation/id6737122722/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 100%

*2026-04-17*

Finally!

### 2/5 — Good setup but crashes

*2024-11-25*

The app crashes on the double tap to inhale. It’s a shame because the setup works well overall. Please fix the app!

**Developer response:** Thanks for flagging this. It’s fixed in the update I’ve just published.

### 5/5 — Great job

*2024-10-21, version 1.0.2*

I like the app! That’s what I was looking for.

### 5/5 — Great app for breathwork enthusiasts

*2024-10-21, version 1.0.2*

You can definitely see that the developer of this app is a breathing practitioner himself and made this app the way it was needed to be made. It’s simple, useful and contains all the features needed for a smooth breathwork experience. Let’s only hope that further versions of this app are going to be only better!

### 5/5 — Nice app

*2024-10-20, version 1.0.2*

I like the simple and intuitive UI. I only miss the sound during the hold time.

## Frequently asked questions about Luma

### Does Luma have ads?

No, Luma is completely ad-free. The app explicitly states 'No ads. Ever.' and emphasizes its commitment to providing a distraction-free experience.

### What is the cost of Luma?

Luma is 100% free to use. It has no subscription fees, no paywalls, and no premium tiers, making breathwork accessible to everyone.

### Can I use Luma on my Apple Watch?

Yes, Luma syncs with Apple Watch, providing a real-time breath hold timer directly on your wrist. This allows for seamless guidance during your sessions.

### How does Luma track my progress?

Luma tracks your personal best breath holds, session history, and round-by-round details. It also offers streaks and milestones to help you build a consistent daily practice habit.

### Does Luma integrate with Apple Health?

Yes, Luma automatically saves your sessions as Mindful Minutes in Apple Health. It also supports heart rate monitoring during sessions via HealthKit.

### What customization options does Luma offer?

Luma is fully customizable, allowing you to adjust the number of breaths per round, pace, retention hold time, recovery hold duration, background music, and voice guidance (male/female).

### What age rating is Luma suitable for?

Luma has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and adults, with no mature content.

### How often is Luma updated?

The latest version of Luma is 1.8.3, last updated on March 17, 2026. This suggests a consistent update schedule to improve features and reliability.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.5 — 2026-07-21

UX and UI improvements and small bug fixes

### 1.8.4 — 2026-06-08

Bug fixes and small improvements

### 1.8.3 — 2026-03-17

Version 1.8.3 brings a fresh new way to personalize Luma:


- New Appearance screen for faster, cleaner theme switching
- Six curated dark themes, including Midnight Blue, Forest, Moss, Plum, Ember, and Aurora
- Improved theme preview cards to make choosing a style easier
- Better visual consistency across the app, widgets, and Apple Watch

### 1.8.2 — 2026-03-11

Bug fixes in session guide voices scheduling
Several minor improvements
Implemented Live Activity status of session

### 1.8.1 — 2026-03-08

>>> Home Screen Widgets
See your streak, stats, and start a session with one tap — 
right from your Home Screen. Three widget styles to choose from.

>>>New Breathing Guidance Modes
Choose how Luma guides your breathing: sound, vibration, or both 
together. Adjust vibration strength to match your preference. 
Perfect for quiet or eyes-closed sessions.

>>>Stronger Haptic Feedback
Feel every countdown, phase change, and session finish. 
Guidance you can feel, not just hear.

Still 100% free. No subscription. No paywall. Ever.

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All apps by Mateusz Byrtus: https://appshunter.io/developer/1774701166

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-12.*
