# Vale: Focus & Relax — Pomodoro Timer & Breathing

> Pomodoro Timer & Breathing (iPhone/iPad app by Xuan Vinh Nguyen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vale-focus-and-relax/id6804119557 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Xuan Vinh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804119559)
- Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-03
- Data updated: 2026-10-18

## What is Vale?

Vale is a beautifully designed focus timer that helps you work smarter, not harder. Combining the proven Pomodoro technique with guided breathing exercises, Vale creates a natural rhythm between deep work and mindful rest.

FOCUS WITH PURPOSE

• Set custom focus sessions from 5 to 120 minutes
• Choose 1–4 cycles or focus without limits
• Save your favorite setups as presets
• Watch your progress with a beautiful progress ring
• Stay in the zone with calming ambient soundscapes

TAKE MEANINGFUL BREAKS

After each focus cycle, choose how you want to recharge:

• Back to Focus — Skip the break and keep your momentum
• Breathe a Little — Take a guided 1, 2, or 3-minute breathing session
• Rest Freely — Take a timed break with no pressure

BREATHE & RESET

Choose from four guided breathing patterns:

• Box Breathing (4-4-4-4) — A structured breathing pattern for calm and focus
• 4-7-8 Breathing — A slow breathing technique designed for relaxation
• Coherent Breathing (5-5) — Slow, steady breathing for a calmer rhythm
• Relaxing Breath (4-8) — A simple pattern with a longer exhale

AMBIENT SOUNDSCAPES

Create the right atmosphere for your session:

• Coffee shop ambiance
• Lo-fi jazzhop
• Late-night atmosphere
• Or focus in silence

LIVE ACTIVITIES & DYNAMIC ISLAND

Stay focused without opening the app:

• See your timer directly on the Lock Screen
• Check your progress at a glance with Dynamic Island
• Get real-time updates across focus, break, and breathing sessions

DESIGNED FOR YOU

• Light and dark themes
• Review your focus history and progress
• Minimal, distraction-free interface

Whether you're studying, creating, or getting work done, Vale helps you build a better rhythm between focus and rest.

Start your next session today.

## Is Vale safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Vale.

## Is Vale legit?

Vale: Focus & Relax has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Vale is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-09-23

- Fix some minor bugs

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-03

Minor improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-02

No release notes.

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