Best Free Breathing App Guided

4.9😊(18K ratings)

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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

Breathly by Matteo Mazzarolo

Simple guided breathing

Strong Contender

5.0😊(93 ratings)

Free

This app offers guided breathing exercises for daily relaxation and breath training. Simply select a technique and follow the on-screen prompts to improve your well-being.

What We Love

✨ Free and no ads
🧘‍♀️ Helpful for sleep and relaxation
👍 Simple and beautiful interface
💖 Customizable breathing exercises
💯 Highly effective for stress reduction
🌟 Generous and pure app experience
✅ Straightforward and easy to use
😊 Calming and effective
🚀 Works perfectly
💡 Open source code appreciated

Room to Improve

⚠️ Cannot play with screen off
🗣️ Voice guidance can be annoying
📶 Vibration not working
⏳ Timer selection UI issue
🎵 Audio quality could be better

Breathing Exercises: Breathe+ by Dynamic App Design LLC

Guided Patterns Box Breath 478

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Awesome Breathing: Pacer Timer

4.7😊(3.4K ratings)

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This app offers guided breathing patterns for relaxation, meditation, and breath training. Visualize your breath with customizable inhale, exhale, and hold times. Track your progress and integrate with HealthKit for mindful minutes.

What We Love

👍 Simple and functional
👍 Customizable breathing settings
👍 Helpful for medical procedures
👍 Effective for relaxation and focus
👍 Visually pleasing design
👍 Useful for recovering from long COVID
👍 Great for breath training and meditation
👍 Excellent for managing anxiety and stress

Room to Improve

🐛 Sudden change to paid-only version with no notice
🐛 Everything locked behind paywall
🐛 Ads disrupt the breathing experience
🐛 Inability to adjust breath timings without paying
🐛 App stops abruptly in the middle of a breath
🐛 Lack of customization options in free version
🐛 Sudden increase in subscription price

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