# Breathing exercise

> This app is used to train the breath technique with "Foursquare breath" exercise

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.breathing\_exercise](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.breathing_exercise)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.breathing_exercise`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** tpmanc
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 214,756
- **Rating:** 4.24 / 5 (909 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2014-03-21
- **Publisher country:** RU
- **Size:** 3.15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-11-02
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.breathing_exercise)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://tpmanc.github.io/](https://tpmanc.github.io/)

## Description

**Breathing Exercise** helps you practice structured breathing with an adjustable visual rhythm. Set the duration of each inhale, hold, exhale, and second hold, then follow the expanding and shrinking circle. Beeps and gentle vibrations mark phase changes, allowing you to practice with your eyes closed.

Choose from box breathing 4-4-4-4, relaxing 4-7-8, and coherent breathing 5-5, or create and save custom patterns such as triangle breathing. Sessions can run for 3, 5, or 10 minutes, for a custom duration, or without a time limit. Pause or skip phases, and continue while using other apps or with the screen turned off. The app is free, ad-free, requires no sign-up or internet connection, and does not send data anywhere. It is not a medical app; consult a doctor if you have relevant health concerns.

## Rankings

- #145,953 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.breathing_exercise.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The app is praised for its simple, minimal design and a focused interval timer that suits breathing exercises and pranayama. Users find it easy to use and beneficial for anxiety relief, with a distraction-free experience. However, several reviews report timer reliability issues (timing can be off and counting may drop when the phone is unlocked) and non-relaxing audio that can be loud. Overall, the core features are valued, but timer stability and soothing audio improvements would enhance user satisfaction.

### Pros

- Simple and minimalistic interface that is easy to use
- Effective for breathing practice and helpful for anxiety relief
- Interval timer tailored for breathing exercises
- Distraction-free experience with no ads or pop-ups
- Useful for pranayama practice and various breathing techniques

### Cons

- Unreliable timer and counting: timing can be faster than real time and may lose counting when the device is unlocked
- Audio/sound not relaxing and can be too loud even at low volumes

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.breathing_exercise)