# Stress Guide: HRV & Meditation — AI based Stress Management

> AI-driven stress management with HRV measurement and guided relaxation. (iPhone/iPad app by Kenkou GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stress-guide-hrv-and-meditation/id1105883821 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kenkou GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068852746)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.52/5 from 261 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: English, German
- Released: 2016-04-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stress-guide-hrv-and-meditation/id1105883821/reviews.md

## What is Stress Guide?

Stress Guide is the way to a life with your stress under control. Chronic negative stress can lead to cardiovascular diseases, sleep problems, headaches, burnout as well as a weakened immune system. Measure your pulse (heart rate), heart rate variability and relax with guided meditations, relaxation techniques and breathing exercises to improve your stress resilience.

Stressed? We know how that feels.

Whether it’s due to the fast-paced world of work, a busy schedule or a rushed commute - stress affects us. And negative stress can lead to a lot of diseases.

But negative stress does not have to be a fact of life. 

Stress Guide is your personal solution to improve your stress resistance and get to know your stress reaction.

And all it takes from you is 5 minutes every day. Stress Guide is the simplest way of measuring & reducing your stress. Based on the scientific measurement of your individual stress level, it creates a stress program tailored to your needs. Find relaxation with guided meditations, science-based relaxation techniques, breathing exercises and stress-related lessons. We guide you to health and happiness.

WHAT WE OFFER:

-Medically backed measurement of your stress level using your smartphone camera
-Vital data analysis: HRV, stress index, relaxation index and rest index
-Stress analysis reports and additional advice
-Detect and learn about situations causing stress
-Learn how to increase your stress defense with our stress courses
-Courses on various stress-related topics such as anxiety, work-life-balance, health and sleep
-Daily lessons to help you recognize and reduce your stress
-Guided mindfulness meditations 
-Breathing exercises to help you calm down

Stress Guide is a CE-certified medicine product that was created with the help of physicians, data scientists and IT specialists. We have developed the world's first patented procedure based on light cardiography, in order to measure your stress level using just your smartphone camera. During stress measurement, the individual respiratory and pulse rate is analyzed, which is used to determine heart rate variability (HRV) and stress resistance.

Individualized programs and exercises to combat stress

With the help of leading psychologists and stress therapists we have created programs that are designed to reduce your stress, bring you relaxation and achieve long-term success. These courses are recommended to you based on your measured stress level, so as to specifically target your personal needs. Whether through a guided mindfulness meditation, a short breathing exercise or relaxation task- we help you find stress relief.

Evaluate personal progress

Stress Guide provides you with your stress analysis reports and helps you to track your progress, so you can see the positive influence your actions are having on building healthy habits and a healthier you.

* SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS:
Stress Guide offers an auto-renewing monthly subscription at 9,99€ per month, 24,99€ per 3 months and an auto-renewing yearly subscription at 69,00€ per year, to provide you with unlimited access to Stress Guide Premium while you maintain an active subscription. 

Payment will be made through the credit card associated with your iTunes account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless you disable auto-renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Your account will be charged up to 24 hours before the end of the current period and the cost of the renewal will be indicated. You can manage your subscription in your account settings after purchase, where you are able to disable auto-renewal. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.

## Key features

- AI-based stress management
- Heart rate and HRV measurement via smartphone camera
- Guided meditations
- Breathing exercises
- Personalized stress reduction programs
- Stress analysis reports
- Stress resilience courses

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stress-guide-hrv-and-meditation/id1105883821/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2021-04-29, version 8.1.6*

Stress is a $300B profit killer. We need tools like this. Keep going!

### 5/5 — App helped to lose weight

*2021-04-05, version 2.2*

30 lbs later and 28 years younger this app makes stress fun and joyful way to keep track of biofeedback. Try and see.

### 3/5 — It’s good, but needs to work with the watch

*2020-12-07, version 8.1.6*

This would be a lot better if they’d connect to the Apple Watch. I’ll check back in the future and try again if it will work with the heart rate variability from the watch.

### 5/5 — Was Useful

*2020-09-11, version 8.1.5*

It worked till last upgrade

### 1/5 — I’m disappointed with this app

*2019-12-26, version 8.0.19*

I’ve downloaded and deleted this app about 4 times for the simple reason that it never can sense my finger over the sensor camera. And I know it’s not my phone because I have several other breathing apps that ask for the same thing and it finds and tracks it instantly. Only this app it doesn’t

**Developer response:** Hi, we're so sorry to hear you are having trouble with our app. In order to ensure accurate and fully functioning measurement results, we advise to follow the instructions given on the app carefully. As we use a unique measurement technology, our calibration is more detail-oriented and requires more accurate measurement than other apps, which is why slight movement of the finger could already disturb your measurement. 
That being said, we are continuously working with our experts in the team to improve our measurement. Please feel free to email us at support@kenkou.de should you require more assistance.

### 5/5 — Pretty good

*2019-07-27, version 7.9.32*

Doesn’t do miracles but It does actually help

### 5/5 — i love this app so much

*2019-07-21, version 7.9.32*

this app is perfect, it does a really good job at measuring your heart rate and stress levels

### 5/5 — Great help for wellness

*2019-07-19, version 7.9.32*

Some info is beyond my understanding but clear data and description of heart rate, resistance to stress. Great way to monitor health

### 5/5 — Review

*2019-07-12, version 7.9.12*

It it’s accurate and very helpful. I tend to stress a lot over stupid things and this app gives you tips on how to reduce your stress.

**Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to send us a review, we really appreciate it and are glad to hear you find our Stress Guide app helpful. Stress is a part of life, but luckily we can learn how to deal with it in a healthy and positive way - we're happy we can help you with that!

### 4/5 — Review of Ap

*2019-06-16, version 3.7*

I do like this ap and how it measures my heart rate and stress index. I do wish I could get a history without buying a package, at least for a trial period to see if I feel it’s a benefit. I feel the same about an exercise program. Offer it free for a short period of time, then if the customer finds it helpful, offer up a subscription.

**Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to send us a review, we really appreciate it and are glad to hear you like our app and the stress measurements. We will take your feedback into account for future subscription models, and hope you continue enjoying the Stress Guide.

## Frequently asked questions about Stress Guide

### What does Stress Guide do?

Stress Guide helps you manage stress by measuring your stress levels using your smartphone camera and providing personalized relaxation techniques. It analyzes your heart rate variability (HRV) and offers guided meditations, breathing exercises, and courses to improve your stress resilience.

### How does the app measure stress?

The app uses a patented procedure based on light cardiography and your smartphone camera to medically back the measurement of your stress level. It analyzes your individual respiratory and pulse rate to determine heart rate variability (HRV) and stress resistance.

### What are the subscription costs for Stress Guide?

Stress Guide offers an auto-renewing monthly subscription at 9,99€ per month. There is also a longer-term subscription option available for 24,99€, though the duration for this price is not specified in the provided data.

### What kind of relaxation techniques are offered?

The app offers a variety of relaxation techniques including guided mindfulness meditations, science-based relaxation techniques, and breathing exercises. These are designed to help you calm down and reduce stress.

### Who developed Stress Guide?

Stress Guide is a CE-certified medicine product developed with the help of physicians, data scientists, IT specialists, leading psychologists, and stress therapists. This ensures a medically sound and effective approach to stress management.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 8.1.6 — 2020-09-22

*** Quickfix - iOS 14 ***

further improvements:
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