Zabuton vs SlackTide Breathing

A breathing and meditation timer. - Guided and unguided breathing exercises with heart rate monitoring* - Distraction-free meditation timer - Keep track of progress with charts and more - Completely free with no ads! *Heart rate monitoring on iPhone only; requires Apple Watch

Breathe 4‑7‑8 on your wrist. This minimalist Apple Watch app guides you through the classic 4‑7‑8 breathing pattern with a calm breathing ring, clear phase labels, and a large seconds countdown. Start quickly, stay focused, and finish a short session in about a minute—or keep going continuously. HOW IT WORKS • Choose your goal: 3, 5, 10, or Continuous cycles • Follow the guidance: Inhale (4) → Hold (7) → Exhale (8) • Watch the ring animate with each phase and a big, easy-to-read countdown • Feel gentle haptics for start, every phase transition, completion, or an early stop DESIGNED FOR LOW COGNITIVE LOAD • Single-screen experience—no menus to dig through mid-session • OLED-friendly deep ocean gradient and calm, consistent phase colors • Goal selector is only available while idle and stays hidden/disabled during sessions • Readable typography with a monospaced timer for quick glances ACCESSIBILITY • VoiceOver-friendly labels and sensible contrast for a clear, glanceable experience Note: This app is for guided breathing practice and relaxation. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice.