TheHold vs Puffly

TheHold is your companion for conscious breathing – from energizing Power Breathing to calm, guided techniques for focus, relaxation and better sleep. Clean, ad-free, and with analytics that really make your progress visible. GUIDED BREATHING TECHNIQUES • Power Breathing – powerful breathing followed by a breath hold. Choose 5 to 100 breaths and your pace. • 4-7-8 – a long exhale to calm you down, ideal before sleep. • Box Breathing – an even rhythm (4-4-4-4) for focus and steady nerves. • Coherent Breathing – slow resonance breathing for balance and heart-rate variability. Inhale/exhale up to 15 s, duration 3–20 minutes. • Extended Exhale – exhale longer than you inhale for deep calm. • Physiological Sigh – the fastest way to release stress in the moment. Every technique explains in one sentence what it does – so you always know why you're breathing. YOUR HEART IN VIEW • Heart-rate recording during every session with Apple Watch – including the guided techniques. • A Heart area with your pulse trend over time, heart-rate variability (HRV) from Apple Health, and pulse recovery after breath holds. • Plain-language explanations for every metric. SOUNDS YOU'LL ACTUALLY LIKE Let each phase guide you – with natural sound recordings (English and German) or in System Sound mode using only subtle vibration. Optional background music and gentle haptics. Adjustable per exercise. PROGRESS THAT MOTIVATES • A clear dashboard with personal best, average hold, streak and a personal goal. • Charts for trend, distribution, rounds and time of day over 7 days, 30 days, 90 days or a year. • A calendar with every completed session and a “Today” view for a quick glance. • A detailed overview of the guided techniques: how often, how long, last practised. APPLE WATCH & APPLE HEALTH • Start sessions right on your Apple Watch – with comfortable controls and tangible haptics. • Completed sessions are saved as mindful minutes in Apple Health. • Your settings are remembered per routine. THOUGHTFUL & PRIVATE • Bilingual: English and German. • A daily reminder to make breathing a habit. • iCloud sync keeps your sessions across all your devices. • No tracking, no ads, no servers of our own – your data stays yours. Whether to wake up in the morning, clear your head during the day, or wind down at night – TheHold gets you there in just a few breaths. Breathe. Hold. Feel the difference. Note: TheHold is not a medical device and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Never perform breath-hold exercises in or near water or while driving. SUBSCRIPTION & PURCHASE TheHold is free for one week. After that you choose: • One-time purchase (lifetime) – pay once, no subscription. • Monthly subscription – €2.99/month (price may vary by region; the current price is shown in the app). Subscription details: • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • The subscription automatically renews for one month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Renewal is charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jkornbrodt.de/TheHold-Datenschutz-EN.html

Puffly is a simple puff tracking app built for people who want to understand their habits, stay aware of their daily usage, and make steady progress without pressure. Whether you are trying to reduce smoking, vaping, or any habit you track by puffs, Puffly gives you an easy way to log your daily count, monitor your progress, and notice patterns over time. With Puffly, you can: • Track your daily puff count • Set daily limits and goals • Monitor your progress over time • View simple habit insights • Stay motivated with reminders and gentle nudges • Build streaks and improve consistency • Use the app in English or Arabic • Keep tracking simple and distraction-free Puffly is designed to support awareness, consistency, and gradual improvement. Instead of making sudden changes, you can clearly see your current usage and take small steps toward better control. The app is useful for: • People trying to reduce smoking • People trying to reduce vaping • Users who want to understand their daily puff habit • Users who prefer gradual progress instead of sudden change • Anyone who wants a simple habit tracker for better self-control Puffly helps you stay mindful of your usage, reduce gradually, and build healthier daily habits at your own pace. Important disclaimer: Puffly is not a medical app and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or guaranteed quitting results. The app is intended only for self-tracking, habit awareness, and personal progress support. If you need help quitting smoking, vaping, or nicotine use, please consult a qualified healthcare professional or a trusted health service.