# TheHold-Breathwork — Breathwork for calm & focus

> Breathwork for calm & focus (iPhone/iPad app by JOERG KORNBRODT.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thehold-breathwork/id6751547755 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JOERG KORNBRODT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835503395)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 48 MB
- Languages: English, German
- Released: 2025-09-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thehold-breathwork/id6751547755/reviews.md

## What is TheHold?

TheHold is your calm, focused space for conscious breathing — on iPhone and Apple Watch.
Whether you want intense power-breathing rounds or gentle guided exercises, TheHold leads the way with a soothing breathing ring, subtle haptics, and a distinct tone for every phase — so you can close your eyes and simply breathe.
POWER BREATHING
• Guided rounds of power breathing and breath holds
• Automatic tracking of your hold times
• Stats, calendar, and personal best
• Runs standalone on Apple Watch and syncs to your iPhone
GUIDED TECHNIQUES
• 4-7-8 – to wind down and fall asleep
• Resonance breathing – with adjustable inhale and exhale length
• Physiological Sigh – a quick reset whenever you need it
• Choose duration or number of cycles before you start
• A different tone for each phase: hear when to inhale, hold, and exhale
BUILT FOR WHAT MATTERS
• Clean, distraction-free design
• Sound and haptic guidance – even with the screen off
• Works offline
YOUR DATA STAYS WITH YOU
• No accounts, no ads, no tracking
• Your practice data stays on your device
FAIR PRICING
• Free for 7 days
• Then a single one-time purchase — no subscription
Breathe. Hold. Let go.

PRIVACY
No ads, no third-party tracking or analytics SDKs, no server of our own.
Privacy policy: https://jkornbrodt.de/TheHold-Datenschutz.html
The app provides breathing exercises and relaxation and includes an in-app safety
notice (do not practise in/near water or while driving; consult a doctor if pregnant
or with pre-existing conditions).
Contact: jkornbrodt@gmail.com

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FreePremium | $2.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.2 — 2026-08-02

TheHold now speaks German — and this big update brings a lot more:

• Now available in German and English
• New breathing techniques: Box Breathing and Extended Exhale
• Apple Watch: live heart rate during your session
• Your pulse is now recorded — saved to Apple Health and shown in the app as a heart-rate curve (with hold phases, lowest pulse and recovery)
• Stronger, clearly distinct vibrations on the watch — feel every phase change, even without sound
• Softer tones with gentle inhale/exhale guidance
• Bigger analytics: trend, streak, milestones, best time of day, goal line, median and plain-language insights
• Guided techniques are now tracked (mindful minutes per week)
• Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for streak and best hold
• Daily reminder, personal goal, Apple Health mindful minutes
• Session export (CSV) and a shareable progress card
• Smoother return to the home screen and many refinements

Happy breathing!

### 6.1 — 2026-07-16

TheHold now speaks German — and this update brings a lot more:

• Now available in German and English
• New breathing techniques: Box Breathing and Extended Exhale
• Live heart rate on Apple Watch during your session
• Stronger, clearly distinct vibrations on the watch — feel every phase change, even without sound
• Softer, more pleasant tones with gentle inhale/exhale guidance
• Bigger analytics: trend, streak, milestones, best time of day, goal line, and plain-language insights
• Guided techniques are now tracked (mindful minutes per week)
• Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for streak and best hold
• Daily reminder at your preferred time
• Optional: mindful minutes in Apple Health
• Session export (CSV) and a shareable progress card
• Smoother return to the home screen

Happy breathing!

### 6.0 — 2026-07-13

This update makes TheHold calmer, smarter, and more beautiful:

# New breathing techniques: Box Breathing and Extended Exhale
# Live heart rate on Apple Watch during the session
# New analytics: Trend, Streak, Milestones, best time of day, and plain-language insights
# Softer, more pleasant sound with gentle inhale/exhale guidance
# Home and Lock Screen widgets for Streak and personal best
# Daily reminder at your preferred time
# Personal goal with progress tracking
# Optional: Mindfulness minutes in Apple Health
# Smoother return to the home screen

### 5.9.1 — 2026-07-10

Improvements

### 5.9 — 2026-06-28

Bug fix - sound on watch was incorrect

## More apps by JOERG KORNBRODT

- [MoonBowl: Calories & Recovery](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonbowl-calories-and-recovery/id6780571668)

All apps by JOERG KORNBRODT: https://appshunter.io/developer/1835503395

## Related topics

[breathwork timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/breathwork-timer)

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