Breathing app · iPhone + iPad
synappro breathe review: guided breathing with no account, no ads and no subscription
synappro breathe does one thing: it paces your breathing. You pick a cycle, follow an animation that grows and shrinks with each breath, and stop when you want. There is no account to create, no ads and no subscription. We describe it by what the App Store listing and the developer’s site say it does.
Everything here comes from the live App Store listing and the developer’s site synappro.com, both checked on 2026-10-01. The app has only a handful of ratings, so we judge it on features rather than reviews. Censuus ranks apps by the traffic they draw and by sponsorship, so paying also raises placement.
Three built-in cycles and one of your own
The app ships with three breathing cycles, which the developer’s site names as 4-7-8 for relaxing, 4-4-4-4 for focus and 4-0-6 for easing off. You can also build one custom cycle for free, with each phase up to 60 seconds, and set how many rounds to run, from 1 to 100. The developer says the exercises are based on published research, and an info page in the app lists its sources.
The animation
Instead of a counting circle, the default visual is a cloud of 300 particles moving at random, which gathers and spreads as you breathe in and out. If that is too busy, a calmer mode shows a single large dot. Light, dark and system themes are included.
Voice, haptics and timers
You can follow along by eye, by voice or by touch. An optional voice guide is recorded by a person, which the developer points out is not AI. Haptics offer two vibration patterns, so you can breathe with your eyes closed, and on-screen counters for time or cycles can be shown or hidden.
Mood log, streaks and Apple Health
After a session you can log your mood. The app tracks how regularly you practise, with total minutes and session counts, syncs through iCloud and can write sessions to Apple Health as Mindful Minutes. Version 2.2 of 2026-09-22 added a Live Activity and Dynamic Island view, a welcome tour and reworked settings.
Free, and what synappro plus adds
The developer describes the app as free forever, fully functional, with no subscriptions and no ads. An optional one-time upgrade, synappro plus, unlocks unlimited custom cycles, colour themes, app icons and all future updates. Its price is not published on the site, so check it in the App Store. There is no Android version.
Who is behind it
synappro is a small London company. Its site says the app was designed by founder Jenny Halseid, who studied music, psychology and neuroscience, together with Dr Ernest Wong, an NHS doctor and researcher. synappro breathe is a wellbeing app, not a medical device: it does not diagnose or treat any condition. If you have a heart, lung or anxiety condition, or feel dizzy while breathing slowly, stop and talk to your doctor.
Verdict
synappro breathe is a focused, private and genuinely free way to add breathing breaks to your day on iPhone or iPad, with more care in the visuals and guidance than most single-purpose timers. It is not a meditation library, it is English only and it needs iOS 26. For broader options, see our roundups of meditation apps and anxiety relief apps.
| At a glance | synappro breathe |
|---|---|
| Who it is for | Anyone who wants short, paced breathing breaks without a meditation course |
| Platforms | iPhone and iPad, iOS 26 or later |
| Price | Free and fully functional; optional one-time synappro plus upgrade |
| Account and ads | No login, no ads, no personal data collected, per the developer |
| Built-in cycles | 4-7-8 relax, 4-4-4-4 focus, 4-0-6 ease |
| Language | English |
Frequently asked questions
What is synappro breathe?
A guided breathing app for iPhone and iPad with three built-in cycles, a custom cycle, a particle animation, optional voice and haptic guidance, a mood log and Apple Health sync.
Is synappro breathe free?
Yes. The developer says it is free and fully functional, with no subscription and no ads. An optional one-time synappro plus upgrade adds unlimited custom cycles, themes and icons.
Do I need an account?
No. There is no login, and the developer says no personal data is collected. History syncs through your own iCloud.
Is synappro breathe on Android?
No. It is on the App Store for iPhone and iPad only, and needs iOS 26 or later.