4-7-8 Breathe
Breathe. Relax. Track HRV.
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
Practice the doctor-recommended 4-7-8 breathing technique with beautiful animations, haptic guidance, and HRV tracking. Calm your mind in just 76
seconds.
Breathe 4-7-8 is your personal breathing coach for iPhone and Apple Watch. Master the scientifically-backed 4-7-8 breathing technique developed by
Dr. Andrew Weil to reduce stress, ease anxiety, and fall asleep faster.
THE 4-7-8 TECHNIQUE
A simple yet powerful breathing pattern based on the ancient yogic practice of pranayama:
• Inhale quietly through your nose for 4 seconds
• Hold your breath for 7 seconds
• Exhale completely through your mouth for 8 seconds
• Repeat for 4 cycles — just 76 seconds to feel calmer
GUIDED BREATHING EXPERIENCE
• Beautiful petal animation that expands and contracts with your breath
• Smooth color transitions between inhale, hold, and exhale phases
• Haptic feedback patterns that guide your rhythm — no need to watch the screen
• Customizable cycle count from 1 to 10 to match your experience level
• Keep Screen On option for uninterrupted sessions
APPLE WATCH COMPANION
• Standalone Apple Watch app — practice anywhere without your iPhone
• Gentle wrist haptics guide you through each phase
• Heart rate monitoring during sessions
• HRV (Heart Rate Variability) measurement before and after each session
• Automatic sync of session data between Watch and iPhone
INSIGHTS & TRENDS
• Track your daily streak and build a consistent practice habit
• View HRV trends over 7 days, 30 days, or all time
• Monitor heart rate trends across your sessions
• See detailed statistics: average, lowest, and highest values
• Weekly summary with total sessions, practice time, and cycles completed
HEALTH & DATA
• HealthKit integration — sessions saved as Mindful Minutes
• HRV tracking to measure the calming effect of your practice
• Heart rate data to visualize your body's relaxation response
• Complete session history with detailed breakdowns
• All data stays on your device — your privacy is respected
BENEFITS OF 4-7-8 BREATHING
• Fall asleep faster and improve sleep quality
• Reduce anxiety and manage stress in the moment
• Improve focus and concentration
• Strengthen respiratory function
• Boost heart rate variability over time
Whether you're new to breathwork or an experienced practitioner, Breathe 4-7-8 makes it easy to build a daily breathing habit that supports your
mental and physical well-being.
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Information
- Seller
- Shenzhen Jiufen Information Technology Co., Ltd.
- Size
- 3.1 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later. - Apple Watch
Requires watchOS 10.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Infrequent
Medical Treatment information
Contains
Health or Wellness Topics
- Copyright
- © 2026 Shenzhen Jiufen Information Technology Co., Ltd.