# Universal Breathing

> Guided breathing exercises for stress reduction, sleep, and improved health. (iPhone/iPad app by Saagara.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-breathing/id435871685 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Saagara](https://appshunter.io/developer/341935133)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 37 App Store ratings · 105 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 131 MB
- Languages: Russian, American English, Dutch, European Spanish, Italian, Korean, German (Germany), European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), French (France) and 1 more
- Released: 2011-05-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-breathing/id435871685/reviews.md

## What is Universal Breathing?

Build a breathing practice you can return to—one guided breath at a time.

Universal Breathing combines traditional pranayama structure with clear visual and musical cues. Choose a guided course, return to a saved custom session, or shape a new practice around your own pace.

GUIDED BREATHING

• Follow inhale, retain, exhale, and sustain phases with animated visual cues
• Use musical guidance to keep the rhythm without watching the screen
• Choose a session length that fits your routine

A COURSE THAT BUILDS GRADUALLY

• Begin with approachable ratios
• Progress through beginner, intermediate, and advanced lessons
• Review in-app breathing guidance and safety notes before you practice

MAKE THE PRACTICE YOURS

• Adjust inhale, retention, exhale, and sustain timing
• Link multiple breathing patterns in one custom session
• Save custom sessions for quick access

SOUND AND SCENERY

• Choose from five guidance sounds: Nature, Classical, Ambient, Vedic, and Serenity
• Select an animated visual background with matching background audio
• Adjust guidance and background volumes separately

USE SOUNDS FOR DIFFERENT PRACTICES

• Keep one guidance sound for bedtime
• Choose another for calming and stress relief
• Use a third for focused breath training

Using each sound consistently can help it become a familiar cue for that routine over time.

PREMIUM

• Unlock all premium breathing lessons
• Access every premium theme
• Enjoy an ad-free experience

Premium is available through optional auto-renewing subscriptions. Available plans and localized pricing are shown before purchase.

PRIVACY AND TERMS

Privacy Policy: https://saagara.com/privacy/
Terms of Use: https://saagara.com/terms/

Universal Breathing is a wellness and breath-training tool. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Practice seated or lying down, stop if you feel unwell, and consult a qualified health professional before beginning if you have a relevant health condition or concern.

Made by Saagara.

## Key features

- Diaphragmatic breathing training
- Guided breathing courses
- Customizable breathing ratios
- Body and dial animations
- Multiple sound settings
- Beginner to advanced levels

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Breathing Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Universal Breathing Annual | $14.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Universal Breathing?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Helps with anxiety/stress
- 👍 Improves breathing capacity
- 👍 Useful for meditation
- 👍 Customizable sessions
- 👍 Beautiful visualizations
- 👍 Informative content
- 👍 Good for asthma management
- 👍 Free version is useful

**Cons**

- 🐛 Sound not working
- 🐛 App is outdated
- 🐛 Difficult to exit app
- 🐛 Unintuitive user interface
- 🐛 Limited free features
- 🐛 High upgrade cost
- 🐛 App pops up on its own
- 🐛 Battery drains quickly
- 🐛 Annoying ads (free version)
- 🐛 Sessions limited in free version
- 🐛 Slow to load
- 🐛 Security concerns
- 🐛 No background audio support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Sound stopped working
- No sound on iPhone
- Audio bug requires phone restart
- Customization button not working
- Paid version only works for beginner level
- App doesn't open or stay open
- Contact form closed
- App may not work correctly with current iOS version
- Music/chimes won't play on iPad/iPhone
- Volume not working
- Pie chart and menu not showing on press play screen
- Upgrade problem
- Sound disappeared
- App keeps popping up on its own
- Screen must remain on for app to run

**Most requested features**

- More free options
- Update the app
- Improve user-friendliness
- Clarify calendar/timetable numbers
- More customization for retention/exhale
- Allow background audio playback
- More distinction in color palette for visually impaired
- Increase session time limit for free version

## Recent user reviews (10 of 105)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-breathing/id435871685/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love it.

*2026-01-23*

I love this app. I’ve had it on my other iPhones and I’m hooked. Simple and effective.

### 2/5 — Issues with security, sound, clarity, ‘extras’

*2025-06-21*

When I click info icon, i get a message saying the connection is not secure and the website may be impersonating saagara.com to steal my info - is this an issue with your security certificate? The sound is not working, even after clicking on the loudspeaker icons and checking settings in phone. The calendar/timetable is not clear to me - what are the numbers at the left side? There seems little extra in the pay version compared to the free version - what is the $7.99 for? If these were all ok rating would be 4. Now when I look at it I just feel tense. Can anyone help?

### 2/5 — Sound

*2025-04-17*

Sound stopped working second day

### 1/5 — NoSound

*2024-01-22*

After two sessions the sound has stopped working. Please can I have a refund. I have reloaded the app twice and nothing has changed.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2023-08-13*

Been using this for years.. recommended by a former seal as another effective tool for breathing and meditation.. eternally grateful..

### 3/5 — Worth the effort to figure out

*2023-02-08*

If you can’t get the sound to work, try toggling your phone off of silent mode. 

This app is not very user friendly and takes some time to figure out how to use but in my opinion it is worth the effort. I enjoy the auditory cues for your breath and helps me stay focused on my breathing vs counting the length. Wish it were a little more intuitive to use.

### 5/5 — 没有声音？

*2022-01-01*

如题

### 5/5 — Maravilhoso

*2021-11-26*

Simplesmente o melhor que já ví !

### 2/5 — How do you come out of the app?

*2021-10-27*

Very basic but does the job. Only problem is I’m struggling to come out of the app once I’ve finished. There doesn’t seem to be an exit, please can someone help with this?

### 5/5 — Beautiful

*2021-02-17*

I have been using this app for years. The sound and visualizations along with customization options are perfect. This is one of my favorite apps ever.

## Frequently asked questions about Universal Breathing

### What does the Universal Breathing app do?

This app teaches you how to breathe properly through guided exercises. It focuses on diaphragmatic breathing, which can lead to numerous health benefits such as reduced stress, improved sleep, and increased athletic endurance.

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

The app offers guided breathing courses from beginner to advanced, customizable breathing ratios, body and dial animations to visualize breath, and five different sound settings to enhance the experience.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, this app is available for free. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription models.

### What health benefits can I expect from using this app?

Regular practice with the app can help you fall asleep faster, increase athletic endurance, assist in managing asthma and COPD, decrease blood pressure, provide relief from headaches and migraines, and reduce stress while improving your mood.

### How can I use this app for relaxation or to wake up?

The app includes different music styles that can condition your body. You can use specific settings to help you relax before going to sleep or to wake up more effectively in the morning.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.0 — 2026-09-04

Version 3.0:
- Animated Background
- Improved log
- Background audio
- Fix sound oscillation
- Redesign UI

### 2.10.1 — 2017-08-07

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Optimized for latest iOS version. 
Bugs fixed.

### 2.10 — 2014-11-25

Minor bug fixed.

### 2.9.0 — 2014-11-11

New graphics. Update for iOS 8

### 2.8.1 — 2012-11-09

minor bug fixes
minor design changes

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