Serena: Calm, Breathe, Journal

Anxiety relief & mood journal

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Stressed, overthinking, sleeping badly? Serena helps you find calm in 2 minutes a day. 7-day free trial. You ruminate more than you meditate? Serena is your pocket space to calm anxiety, breathe with intention and find calm in just 2 minutes a day. Heart coherence (365 method), 4-7-8 breathing, a gratitude journal, mood tracking. Every science-backed tool in one soothing place. Built for people who stress, not for zen monks. GUIDED BREATHING | CALM A WAVE IN 60 SECONDS 6 science-based techniques to ease anxiety and stress: • Heart coherence (365 method, recommended by cardiologists) • 4-7-8 breathing to fall asleep • Box breathing to stop panic • Diaphragmatic, alternate nostril, pursed lip Each exercise is suggested based on how you feel right now. GRATITUDE JOURNAL & GUIDED PROMPTS Write freely or let one of 6 templates guide you: • Daily gratitude journal • Day review, tomorrow's intentions • The 5 Whys technique (cognitive behavioral therapy) • Mental clarity, a letter to yourself Add photos, drawings and weather to capture your memories. MOOD TRACKER | UNDERSTAND YOUR EMOTIONS Two-dimensional mood tracking (energy / valence) based on affective science. Spot your cycles, your triggers, your good days. YOUR PERSONAL SANCTUARY An illustrated companion that grows with you. Inspiring quotes, an emotional weather report, quick access to what truly soothes you. SCIENCE LIBRARY Approachable articles on the vagus nerve, neuroplasticity, gratitude, mindfulness and the wheel of emotions. WHY SERENA? • Designed with care, just for you • All your data stays on your device • No account, no sign-up required • Gentle, minimal interface, no ads SERENA PREMIUM, 7-DAY FREE TRIAL The yearly plan starts with a free week, cancel anytime. It unlocks all of Serena: the 5 14-day programs, custom breathing with visualizers and sounds, unlimited history with Year in Pixels, voice dictation, photos and drawings in your journal, and the science library. Serena is a wellbeing app, built solo by a developer who battled anxiety himself. Thank you for being part of the journey. Terms of Use: https://serena-app.com/conditions Privacy Policy: https://serena-app.com/confidentialite

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Try Serena free for 7 days. The yearly plan now starts with a free week: all of Serena, nothing to pay, cancel whenever you want. Inside: your daily session, 6 breathing techniques, five 14-day programs, mood tracking with Year in Pixels, a gratitude journal with voice dictation, photos and drawings, and the science library. If you were already using Serena for free, nothing changes for you.

The developer, Mohamed Makria, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

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    The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:

    • Identifiers
    • Usage Data
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    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

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Seller
Mohamed Makria
Size
53.3 MB
Category
Health & Fitness
Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 26.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 26.0 or later.
Languages
English and French
Age Rating
9+
In-App Purchases
Yes
  • Serena Premium (Yearly) $39.99
  • Serena Premium (Monthly) $4.99
Copyright
© 2026 Makria