Vän: Stress & Anxiety Relief
Tactile focus, sleep & reset
About
This app offers a tactile experience to help calm the mind and reduce stress. It uses gentle vibrations and guided rhythms to create a soothing sensation, allowing users to focus on the feeling without needing to look at the screen. Multiple companions and customizable settings provide a personalized relaxation journey.
What's New in Vän
1.6
July 1, 2026
Storm & Rain The storm now has its own lightning animation, with the particles moving in sync. The overall effect is calmer and more focused than before. Rain now has a soft drizzle layer in the background that slowly drifts in and fades away. Smoother transitions throughout Animations across the app have been refined: tab switches, expandable cards in Insights and Profile, and figure selection in Journey now respond with spring-based motion instead of hard cuts. The tab bar fades gently when you enter a session, no more jumping or sliding. Journey The selected Storm tile now shows a magenta border. Haptic feedback when tapping figures is now consistent. Insights The Storm description has been rewritten to reflect the full experience, including the brief lightning flash. Also: improved scrolling performance.
MoreFAQ
What is Vän designed to help with?
Vän is designed to help users find calm, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve sleep. It achieves this through tactile feedback and guided sensory experiences.
Does Vän have ads?
No, Vän is ad-free. The app explicitly states that it has no ads, ensuring an uninterrupted experience for users.
Can I use Vän offline?
Yes, Vän works offline. All features and companions are available without an internet connection, making it accessible anywhere.
How does Vän personalize the experience?
Vän allows users to choose from nine different tactile companions, select intensity levels, and utilize three breathing rhythms, plus their own. It also includes a sleep timer for a fading session.
What devices does Vän support?
Based on the provided data, Vän currently supports iPhone devices.
How often is Vän updated?
The latest version of Vän is 1.6, which was last updated on July 1, 2026. This indicates a recent update and ongoing development.
Is Vän suitable for children?
Vän has an age rating of 4+, suggesting it is suitable for children and adults alike, offering a gentle way to manage sensory input.
What is the user sentiment for Vän?
Vän has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 1 rating, indicating highly positive user sentiment based on available data.