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Most frequently asked questions
Cost, privacy, the science, who's behind it. Can't find your answer? There's a human at the bottom.
How much does it cost?
One price, paid once — then it's yours for life. No subscription, no renewal, no upsell six months in. Every future update is free, including new breathing patterns and coaches. We'd rather you own the app than rent your calm.
What happens to my data?
There's no account to create — no email, no password. Your sessions, streaks, CO₂ scores, and history live on your device, and nothing is ever sold. So you don't lose your progress when you change phones, a small summary (your streaks, totals, level, and chosen coach) syncs privately through your own iCloud — we can't see it. We also use anonymous analytics to make the app better, never tied to your identity. Want a clean slate? Open Settings → Delete all data to erase everything, including the iCloud summary.
Who is BreathHero for?
Anyone who respects breathwork and wants a clear place to start. It meets you where you're at — whether you've never done a single session or you've practiced for years. If you're new, every session guides you breath by breath, so there's no guessing and nothing to get wrong. If you're experienced, the tuner and the deck go deep enough to keep you exploring. It's not a beginner app you outgrow — it grows with you.
Is it actually backed by science?
Yes. The techniques inside come straight from peer-reviewed research — cyclic sighing, resonance breathing, and slow nasal breathing among them. Breathing is the one voluntary lever you have on your autonomic nervous system, and these are the most studied ways to pull it. We link to the papers right inside the app so you can read the evidence yourself.
Who built this?
Certified breathwork coaches who teach this for a living — and built the app they always wished they could hand their students. The hard part of coaching isn't the session; it's the days in between. BreathHero fills that gap, so the practice keeps going long after you leave the room. No corporate wellness team, no trend-chasing — just practitioners who care about what happens between sessions.
Do I need headphones?
Nope. Audio is completely optional, and the app works perfectly in silence — on the train, in bed, anywhere. Visual and haptic cues carry every session on their own. Plug in headphones if you like the sound, skip them if you don't.