# prāṇa — breathe better

> Evidence-based holistic wellness app for stress management and improved sleep. (iPhone/iPad app by Mustafa Iqbal.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prana/id1614679667 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mustafa Iqbal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614659626)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 149 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-03-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prana/id1614679667/reviews.md

## What is prāṇa?

prana is a free evidence-based holistic wellness app designed to help you manage acute and chronic stress

    on the watchOS app:
    - gain insights on your stress levels through health points (hp), showing you the effects of your habits (sleep, diet, drugs) and letting you know when it's time to take it easy
    - use live hp (hrv) measurements to test and practise your pranayama (breathwork), meditation and relaxation techniques
    - find better relaxation or sleep using the assistance of live biofeedback breathing protocols

    on the iOS app:
    - curate your own auditory brainwave experiences with isochronic tones that automatically mix with other audio to facilitate focus, relaxation, meditation and sleep

note: integrates with Health app to obtain and present heart rate variability data

questions, feedback, need support? email us at: ai.nurture.mustafa@gmail.com

## Key features

- Stress level insights with health points
- Live HRV measurements for breathwork
- Biofeedback breathing protocols
- Auditory brainwave experiences
- Isochronic tone mixing
- Health app integration

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prana/id1614679667/reviews.md

### 5/5 — No review yet but

*2024-06-28*

big thumbs up this is great 🙂‍↔️

### 2/5 — The color scheme is bad. Want help resigning your UI?

*2024-06-27*

I think I started trying to use the program three times now and I open it and it’s hard to differentiate the colors enough to see what I’m choosing. I think the app may have promise, but unless you rework the colors, I think you are going to fail. That’s not being mean that is just soliddesign critique because I want you to succeed

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback! Do you mean the colours to select between sleep mode, relax mode and the settings on the watch app? I am going to do a large rework in the coming months and simplify the app, so hopefully this helps. :)

But yes would love help with redesigning the UI! Please email me at ai.nurture.mustafa@gmail.com. :)

### 1/5 — Difficult to turn it off.

*2024-06-07*

Why can’t I turn off the app?

**Developer response:** Sorry to hear you are having difficulty with turning off the app. Are you referring to the phone or watch app? 

For the brainwave entrainment in the phone app you can tap the stop button to stop it, or close the app manually. 

For the watch app, in a session swipe right and tap discard or end. If you still have issues you can double tap the crown and then swipe and tap the ❌ to close the app. 

Hope this helps, let me know! 😊

Drop me an email at: ai.nurture.mustafa@gmail.com

### 5/5 — Excellent!

*2023-11-11*

I’ve used Heartmath and my university for biofeedback, and I do not have the money for any biofeedback solution at home. Finding Nurture made my week! I felt less in sync with my body until I started routinely using this app with my watch the past week. I am grateful for both the entrainment and biofeedback. The instructions were helpful as well. This is an excellent app.

**Developer response:** Amazing! Glad you like it! We will be releasing more improvements and updates soon! ❤️

### 5/5 — Just what I was looking for

*2023-08-03*

Great app

**Developer response:** Thank you for the review glad you like it! I’m just finishing up my PhD then I will bring more useful features!

### 4/5 — Nurture

*2022-09-13*

Will it increase my health

**Developer response:** The features of both the watch and iPhone apps have been clinically proven to ‘increase health’ in the context of increased heart rate variability, yes!

## Frequently asked questions about prāṇa

### What is prāṇa?

prāṇa is a free, evidence-based holistic wellness app designed to help users manage stress. It offers features like stress level insights, guided breathwork, and auditory experiences to promote focus, relaxation, and sleep.

### Does prāṇa have ads?

No, prāṇa does not contain advertisements. It is a free app with no ads, focusing on providing a seamless wellness experience.

### What devices does prāṇa support?

prāṇa is available on watch, iPhone, and iPad, allowing users to manage their wellness across multiple Apple devices.

### How does prāṇa use my health data?

prāṇa integrates with the Health app to obtain and present heart rate variability (HRV) data. This data helps provide insights into your stress levels and the effects of your habits.

### Can prāṇa help with sleep?

Yes, prāṇa offers features like live biofeedback breathing protocols and auditory brainwave experiences designed to facilitate better relaxation and sleep.

### What is the rating for prāṇa?

prāṇa has a rating of 3.6 stars from 10 ratings, indicating a generally positive but mixed user reception.

### When was prāṇa last updated?

The latest version of prāṇa was released on January 15, 2025, indicating recent development and support for the application.

### What age rating does prāṇa have?

prāṇa has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals interested in wellness.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.04 — 2025-01-15

- fixed an issue that would cause user interface elements to not be displayed properly on smaller iPhone screens

### 2.03 — 2024-12-30

- restored relax and sleep modes in the watch app based on feedback (thank you to those who contacted me, i hope you and new users can continue to benefit from these features)

### 2.02 — 2024-09-01

- fixed a bug that caused the watch app to not be available

### 2.01 — 2024-08-29

- fixed issue in iOS app screenshots

### 2.0 — 2024-08-29

welcome to prana v2.0!

we've rebranded (formerly known as nurture) and are pleased to bring several new updates in this version!

- removed sleep and relax mode (if you used these features and found them helpful please email us and let us know so we can bring them back). instead the focus of the watchOS app is on using live hrv (hp) measurements to practise different pranayama (breathwork), meditation and relaxation techniques in the moment, to figure out what approaches best enable you to regulate your nervous system and feel better. more information on this will be added to our website via new instructional videos
- updated hp bar colours, green for good, cyan for very high
- added support for all complications in watchOS
- improved brainwave entrainment tones quality and reduced file size, fixed some navigation and animation bugs

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