Serena: Calm, Breathe, Journal
Anxiety relief & mood journal
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Calm anxiety in 60 seconds. Heart-coherence breathing, a gratitude journal and mood tracking, all in one gentle space. No account needed, your data stays on your device.
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
Longer sessions (10+ min), unlimited history, advanced statistics, voice dictation for your journal. Cancel anytime.
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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This update fine tunes things behind the scenes for a smoother, more stable Serena. We polished the little details of your welcome so you feel at home from the very first moment. Take care, Joy is watching over 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 .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Data Not Linked to You
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- Identifiers
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Information
- Seller
- Mohamed Makria
- Size
- 52.2 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.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English and French
- Age Rating
9+
- 9+
- Contains
Health or Wellness Topics
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Serena Premium (Yearly) $22.99
- Serena Premium (Monthly) $4.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Makria