Best Breathing Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.9 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

Whether you're new to breathing or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 249+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Breathing Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1iBreathe – Relax and BreatheiBreathe – Relax and BreatheFree4.9★ (18K)YesYesSep 2026
2Awesome Breathing: Pacer TimerAwesome Breathing: Pacer TimerFree4.9★ (1.4K)NoYesSep 2026
3Breathwrk: Breathing ExercisesBreathwrk: Breathing ExercisesFree4.8★ (18K)NoYesSep 2026
4Headspace: Sleep & MeditationHeadspace: Sleep & MeditationFree4.8★ (974K)NoYesSep 2026
5Breathing Zone: BreathworkBreathing Zone: BreathworkFree4.8★ (3.7K)NoNoSep 2026
6The Breathing App: Calm DailyThe Breathing App: Calm DailyFree4.8★ (1.3K)NoYesSep 2026
7BreathOS: Paced BreathingBreathOS: Paced BreathingFreeNoNoJul 2026
8Wim Hof Method: BreathworkWim Hof Method: BreathworkFree4.9★ (13K)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Breathing

iBreathe – Relax and Breathe#1

iBreathe – Relax and Breathe by Jade Lizard Software LLC

Simple Guided Breathing
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😊(18K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app offers guided deep breathing exercises to help manage stress, anxiety, and insomnia. Its simple interface allows for pre-defined or custom breathing routines, with features like reminders and Apple Health integration. It also provides educational content on breathwork.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Customizable breathing intervals
  • 🔒 No subscription or data collection
  • 💡 Helpful for managing anxiety and stress
  • 👍 Straightforward interface with no clutter
  • 💡 Useful for various breathing techniques (box, 4-7-8, etc.)

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with Apple Watch integration
  • 💰 Tip jar prompt after sessions can be intrusive
  • 🔋 Drains battery on some devices
  • 🐛 Inconsistent haptic feedback on Apple Watch
Awesome Breathing: Pacer Timer#2

Awesome Breathing: Pacer Timer by Awesome Labs LLC

Breathe for sleep calm anxiety
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9(1.4K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app guides and visualizes your breathing patterns to promote calm, reduce stress, and improve sleep. It offers customizable breathing exercises and pre-set programs for meditation and mindfulness.

Breathwrk: Breathing Exercises#3

Breathwrk: Breathing Exercises by Peloton Interactive, Inc.

Stress, Sleep, Focus, Breathe
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😐(18K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Improve your mental and physical well-being with neuroscience-based breathing exercises. This app offers guided sessions for sleep, stress, focus, and energy, with customizable sensory experiences and habit tracking.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Effective for anxiety, stress, and sleep
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🤩 Helpful for breathing and mental health
  • 💫 Calming and relaxing
  • 🌟 Customizable breathing exercises

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🚫 Limited free content
  • 🤖 Impersonal and robotic voice instructions
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find exercises

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FAQ about Breathing

What are the best breathing apps for iPhone?
iBreathe – Relax and Breathe tops our breathing apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 18K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top breathing apps we rank are free to download, including iBreathe – Relax and Breathe and Awesome Breathing: Pacer Timer.
iBreathe – Relax and Breathe shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ breathing apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
iBreathe guides users through deep breathing exercises designed to alleviate stress, anxiety, and insomnia. It offers pre-defined routines and allows users to create their own custom breathing sessions, promoting relaxation and mindfulness.
Key features include a simple, user-friendly interface, pre-defined exercises for sleep, stress, and anxiety, the ability to create custom breathing exercises, reminders to breathe throughout the day, and integration with Apple Health for tracking Mindful Minutes.

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