# State: Breathing — Breathwork & self-regulation

> Personalized breathwork exercises for stress reduction and improved self-regulation. (iPhone/iPad app by My State.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/state-breathing/id1449322496 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [My State](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449322495)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 129 App Store ratings · 96 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-04-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-02
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/state-breathing/id1449322496/reviews.md

## What is State?

Accomplish More. Stress Less. Intuitive breathing exercises to shift your state in record time. 

State creates custom exercises based on your stress response and continues to evolve dynamically with use. 

When you change your breath, you can alter not just your state of mind, but your physical and emotional health as well. 

FEATURES

Six exercises designed to create specific, desired physiological states:
Feel calm, Feel alert, Be present, Wake up, Recover quickly, Fall asleep.

- Breathing exercises supported by visuals and sound to let you focus/defocus efficiently
- “Fingerprinting” that primes the exercises to your physical and emotional needs from the first time you use the app
- The State algorithm keeps adapting and evolving the exercises the more you use the app
- Track progress with key metrics
- Helpful reminders to keep you in the state you want
- Method based on the latest neuroscientific findings
- Created by world-renowned strength and conditioning coach Brian Mackenzie

SUBSCRIPTION AND PRICING

State offers a subscription with a two weeks free trial. After the two weeks free trial this subscription automatically renews for $3.99 monthly or $34.99 yearly unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence.

Payment will be charged at subscription automatic renewal. Your subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. 

Read more about our terms and conditions and privacy policy here: https://shiftstate.io/terms

## Key features

- Customizable breathing exercises
- Visual and auditory guidance
- Adaptive algorithm
- Progress tracking
- Neuroscience-based methods
- State-shifting exercises

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Protocols (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Protocols (Annual) | $34.99 | per year |


## What do users think of State?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple, intuitive, and clean interface design
- 🎯 Effective breathing exercises for anxiety and stress management
- 🔄 Adaptive algorithm that adjusts difficulty based on user improvement
- ⚡ Quick, short exercises easy to incorporate into daily routine
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and immersive audio cues
- 📊 Personalized to individual lung capacity with initial breath test
- 🧘 Minimal distractions compared to competing apps
- 💪 Proven results for sleep, focus, and performance

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($30-35/year) compared to competitors
- 🐛 Audio/sound glitches and synchronization issues
- 🐛 Subscription recognition failures after payment
- 🐛 App crashes and requires frequent restarts
- ⚠️ Limited content (only 6 core breathing exercises)
- ⚠️ Exercises too short for advanced users
- 🌍 UK pricing unfairly higher than USD equivalent
- 📱 iPad landscape mode not supported
- 🔐 Unnecessary clipboard access permissions
- 📧 Poor customer support and slow response times
- 🐛 Difficulty adjustment features don't work properly
- 🐛 Free trial signup issues and misleading trial mechanics

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Audio/metronome randomly stops or becomes out of sync with visuals
- Sound doesn't work without app restart
- Subscription payment processed but app doesn't recognize access
- Difficulty adjustment buttons (easier/harder) don't change exercise timing
- Algorithm doesn't properly adjust exercises based on max exhale test
- Free trial not accessible after skipping initial onboarding
- Date of birth picker won't accept current date or future dates
- Tips screen text doesn't fit on smaller devices (iPhone SE)
- Day counter stops tracking at 397 days
- Password reset emails not received
- Subscription features not unlocking despite payment confirmation
- App freezes on payment confirmation screen
- Sound countdown rhythm changed and now confusing to users
- Transition sounds between breathing phases unclear

**Most requested features**

- Customizable exercise duration (10-20 minute sessions)
- Apple Watch compatibility
- HealthKit/Health app integration for mindful minutes tracking
- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Custom breathing pattern creation
- Haptic feedback option for silent use
- Sound effect options/preferences
- In-app feature request submission tool
- Apple Health data export
- Longer meditation sessions for advanced users

## Recent user reviews (10 of 96)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/state-breathing/id1449322496/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Worth every Penny

*2025-06-27, version 1.6.6*

Did one exercises and solved some long term breathing issues. I am hypnotist from the UK and I am now going to suggest this to any client feeling anxiety or wants peak performance.

### 3/5 — It’s not bad but not good

*2025-05-30, version 1.6.6*

So for the pros:

AIf you want simple exercises for specific moods, they have A. Be Present B. Wake up C. Feel Alert D. Recover Quickly E. Feel Calm and F. Fall asleep and that’s it, nice and simple, other apps could be overwhelming so if you want simple this is it

B. Great for beginners, it doesn’t over complicate things or gives you too many options, good if you’re just getting into it 

C. With how short the exercises are, makes it easy to start incorporating breath work into daily life 

And that’s about it, it’s NOT A BAD app, but I’ll get to the cons 

Cons:

A. Even if you do get overwhelmed with variety there are other CHEAPER apps that offer these breathing and more. I’d say this is an app that’s worth maybe 15$ for what you get. 
B. Could never get the sound to work 
C. I don’t think it ever adjusted the breath for me, I even did the test again and it was a bit better and it was all still the same 
D. Exercises seemed TOO short, if they could add a customization to make exercises longer that’d probably be a good addition. 

Overall it’s not a horrible app, it’s probably a small hardworking team, but the price compared to competitors and the features available make it a no for me as a more experienced breath work user. It seems like it was made for beginners or those who get overwhelmed with choices. It’s not bad but also not worth 30+$

### 3/5 — Sign up already a bad start

*2025-04-11, version 1.6.6*

It asks for DOB info, but you can’t go beyond the date that it’s currently set at. It’s bug that could have been easily avoided.

### 5/5 — Helpful

*2025-04-03, version 1.6.6*

It’s very useful but is expensive for what it is

### 5/5 — Best & easiest breath work app by far

*2025-02-12, version 1.6.6*

Every breath work and mediation app I’ve ever used is over complicated and overwhelming. The UI is clean and simple. The exercises are quick and effective. Found what app I’ll be using for some time to come.

### 3/5 — Use it every day but too buggy

*2024-10-29, version 1.6.5*

This is a hard review to write because I love the exercises and consider it worth the subscription but…the app needs restarting most days before the sound works or it gets stuck on the tips screen. 
It may only take a second but starting the exercise then finding there is no sound is a pain. 
We are paying …but a lot, so please try to fix this!

### 5/5 — It just makes me feel better

*2024-10-08, version 1.6.5*

I feel the difference! The app clearly presents effective breathwork techniques, that have helped to clear my mind and improve my breathing.

### 5/5 — Easy & Simple

*2024-09-22, version 1.6.5*

Other apps had too much going on when I was looking for something to quickly ease anxiety. I love how simple this app is. Would it be possible to add haptics for when you’re using the app somewhere the volume can’t be turned up?

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2024-09-06, version 1.6.5*

Fantastic app based on scientific research. Tried breathwrk. Can’t believe how expensive it is! And the quality is much worse.

### 1/5 — Overpriced & Main Features Don’t Work

*2024-09-01, version 1.6.5*

I’ve used this app for several years, and even back then I thought it was a bit pricey for just 4 breathing exercises, but I had gotten good use out of it and was enjoying the benefits. Now that the price has been increased by £10, I really don’t feel the cost can be justified any more. Yes there are 2 additional breathing exercises now, but I don’t feel it warrants such a high price app—I have other apps that deliver way more content and value at half the cost of this. Furthermore, several features don’t work, such as the easier and harder options, which are all exactly the same timings. And regardless of how long or short your max exhale time is, the timings in the exercises don’t change to match it, which kinda defeats the whole point of the app really. We’re also being ripped off here in the UK, as the app is advertised as $34.99 (USD) a year, but we’re charged £34.99 (GBP) here, when it should be £26.65 (GBP) based on the current exchange rate. So due to all of the above, I’m now cancelling my subscription, and I’ll breath to the free stopwatch on my phone which I can self regulate in real time based on my current state, instead of breathing to a fixed timer that never changes.

## Frequently asked questions about State

### What does the State: Breathing app do?

State: Breathing provides intuitive breathing exercises designed to help you manage stress, improve focus, and shift your emotional and physical state. It creates custom exercises based on your stress response and adapts them as you use the app.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include six exercises for specific states like calm, alertness, and sleep, visual and sound support, personalized 'fingerprinting' for your needs, an adaptive algorithm, progress tracking, helpful reminders, and methods based on neuroscientific findings.

### How much does the State: Breathing app cost?

The app offers a subscription with a two-week free trial. After the trial, it renews at $3.99 monthly or $34.99 yearly for US customers. Pricing may vary in other countries. Subscriptions can be managed and canceled in your App Store account settings.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include feeling calm during stressful situations, increasing alertness when needed, improving focus, recovering quickly from exertion, and aiding in falling asleep. It's designed for daily self-regulation and enhancing overall well-being.

### Is this app compatible with my device?

While specific compatibility details are not provided in the description, the app is available for mobile devices and can be managed through the App Store. Users can check their specific device compatibility within the App Store.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.7 — 2026-01-31

Maintenance and bug fixes

### 1.6.6 — 2025-01-23

Maintenance and bug fixes

### 1.6.5 — 2024-05-14

Upgrade libraries

### 1.6.4 — 2024-05-07

Fixed sound bugs

### 1.5 — 2023-09-11

Newly revamped app with additional two exercises

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