# Spha - Mindful Breath & Stress — Clear your mind as you breathe

> Stress management app using HRV and guided breathing exercises. (iPhone/iPad app by Jiyoung Yang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spha-mindful-breath-and-stress/id6738649249 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jiyoung Yang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596845533)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.2 · 171 MB
- Languages: English, Korean
- Released: 2024-11-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spha-mindful-breath-and-stress/id6738649249/reviews.md

## What is Spha?

● Join Spha 

- For those who often feel stressed  
Analyze your stress levels in real time using HRV data and quickly relieve stress with Spha.  

- For those who want to manage health and stress together  
Create healthy habits and manage stress with Spha, seamlessly integrated with the Apple Health app.  

- For those seeking quick stress relief 
Relieve stress instantly anytime, anywhere with the box breathing technique through Spha.  

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● With Spha, you can:  

- Monitor stress with heart rate variability (HRV):  
Spha categorizes your stress levels into Overload, Needs Attention, Normal, and Excellent using HRV data. Track your stress in real time with data imported from the Apple Health app. If you reach an Overload state, you'll receive breathing recommendations via notifications. Check your stress status on your Apple Watch and manage it instantly through guided breathing exercises during high-stress moments.  

- Relieve stress with the box breathing method:  
Spha guides you through the box breathing technique for immediate stress relief. Slowly inhale, hold, exhale, and pause again in a rhythmic cycle for one minute. Clean your Mind Orb and restore calmness as you breathe.  

- Visualize stress with the Mind Orb:  
Track your stress visually as the Mind Orb collects dust when stress builds up. Compare the recommended breathing sessions with the ones you've completed, and cleanse the Mind Orb through breathing exercises to clear your mind.  

- Analyze stress trends with statistics:  
View your daily stress trend graph to monitor your state from Overload to Normal. Use the monthly calendar to analyze changes in stress levels and your Mind Orb's condition for long-term mental health management. Keep track of your daily stress levels and cleansing sessions to maintain a healthy state of mind.  

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● Spha offers:  

- Instant stress relief:  
Whenever stress spikes, use guided breathing to regain calm and ease tension. Breathing-based stress management helps you relax and restore peace of mind.  

- The Mind Orb:  
Spha’s Mind Orb visually reflects your stress state. Dust accumulates on the orb when stress builds up, and breathing exercises help you clean it and release stress.  

- Daily cleansing statistics:  
Compare the number of recommended breathing sessions to the ones you’ve completed, and view stress changes in graph format.  

- HRV trend graphs:  
Monitor your stress levels using HRV data from your Apple Watch, displayed as easy-to-read graphs to identify patterns in stress fluctuations.  

- Health integration:  
Every breathing session in Spha syncs with the Apple Health app under "Mindfulness Minutes," helping you manage stress and overall well-being effectively.  

Spha empowers you to manage stress simply and effectively while building healthy habits. Maintain peace of mind and smartly manage your stress every day.  

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● Permissions Spha requires:  

To ensure smooth app usage, Spha requires the following permissions:  

- Notifications: Receive breathing recommendations and stress management alerts through notifications.  
- Health (HealthKit): Access to Apple Health is needed to sync HRV data and log Mindfulness Minutes.  

Optional permissions are not mandatory, and the app is still usable without them, excluding specific features that rely on those permissions.

## Key features

- Real-time stress monitoring with HRV
- Guided box breathing technique
- Visual stress indicator (Mind Orb)
- Stress trend analysis and statistics
- Integration with Apple Health
- Breathing recommendations via notifications

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spha-mindful-breath-and-stress/id6738649249/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Nice app, need to be able to silence notifications at night

*2025-02-25*

I like this app for the guided breathing, but it keeps waking me up at night to tell me I’m stressed.  Even with all app notifications turned off. I’ll try it again later!

### 3/5 — 영어

*2025-02-05, version 1.2.0*

언어설정을 영어로 해놓았는데 UI가 다 뒤틀려보여요

### 4/5 — 잘 쓰고 있어요

*2024-12-18, version 1.1.1*

애플 워치로 스트레스 지수 확인이 되는지 몰랐는데 앱 덕분에 잘 확인하고 있습니다. 예상은 했지만 하루 대부분을 과부하로 살고 있었네요.. 앞으로도 호흡 명상으로 스트레스 관리 잘 해보려구요. 

한 가지 검토 요청드리고 싶은 내용이 있는데 앱 내에 문의 드릴 수 있는 창구가 없어 여기 남깁니다.

백그라운드에 떠 있던 앱을 켜면 상태가 실시간으로 업데이트가 안 되고, 반드시 앱을 완전히 껐다가 켜야 하더라구요. 알림이 온 걸 눌러서 들어가도 마찬가지여서 상태가 앱 내에서도 실시간으로 업데이트 되면 좋을 것 같아요.

날이 추운데 건강 조심하시고 행복한 연말연시 되세요~

### 4/5 — 애플워치 알림

*2024-12-13, version 1.1.0*

애플워치 알림이 계속울려요ㅠㅠ
조절할 수 있었으면 좋겠어요

### 3/5 — 오초에 한번씩 더러워지는 저의 마음

*2024-12-12, version 1.1.0*

때문에 애플워치가 쉴새없이 진동합니다 조절이 필요한거같아요

## Frequently asked questions about Spha

### What is Spha?

Spha is a health and fitness app designed to help users manage stress and improve their mental well-being. It utilizes heart rate variability (HRV) data and guided breathing exercises to provide real-time stress analysis and relief.

### How does Spha analyze stress?

Spha analyzes stress by monitoring your heart rate variability (HRV) data, which is imported from the Apple Health app. It categorizes your stress levels into Overload, Needs Attention, Normal, and Excellent.

### What breathing technique does Spha use?

Spha guides users through the box breathing technique, a rhythmic cycle of inhaling, holding, exhaling, and pausing for one minute to promote immediate stress relief and calmness.

### How does Spha visualize stress?

Spha uses a 'Mind Orb' feature that visually reflects your stress state. Dust accumulates on the orb as stress builds up, and completing breathing exercises helps to clean it, symbolizing stress release.

### Does Spha integrate with other health apps?

Yes, Spha seamlessly integrates with the Apple Health app. Each breathing session is synced under 'Mindfulness Minutes,' contributing to your overall well-being management.

### What devices does Spha support?

Spha is supported on Apple Watch and iPhone, allowing users to monitor stress and practice breathing exercises across these devices.

### Is Spha free to use?

Yes, Spha is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees required to use its core stress management features.

### How often is Spha updated?

The latest version of Spha, 1.2.2, was released on March 5, 2025, indicating active development and regular updates to improve the app's functionality and user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2025-03-05

- Resolved partial localization problems
- Fixed bugs in the notification system

### 1.2.1 — 2025-02-12

- UI Improvements

### 1.2.0 — 2025-01-27

- Added English language support
- Implemented refresh functionality for data updates
- Enhanced user interface and experience
- Fixed various minor bugs

### 1.1.2 — 2024-12-26

[개선 사항]
- iPhone 기기별로 화면이 올바르게 표시되지 않던 문제를 수정
- 기타 성능 개선 및 버그 수정

### 1.1.1 — 2024-12-13

[개선사항]
- 알림 버그를 해결했어요

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