Frequently asked questions about BreathFriend.
Clear answers about watch compatibility, custom patterns, haptics, sounds and voices, background audio, Health Connect, HRV and app safety.
Is BreathFriend free, and what does Pro include?
BreathFriend is free to download with in-app purchases. Pro unlocks unlimited custom presets, full session history, HRV recovery tracking, phone/watch sync, watch tiles and complications, and premium media. Free limits and offers can vary.
Which phones and watches can run BreathFriend?
The Android phone app requires Android 8.0 or newer. The watch app requires a compatible Wear OS watch; older Galaxy watches running Tizen are not supported. Check Google Play on each device for current availability. A phone is not required during a standalone watch breathing session.
What do I need for HRV recovery tracking?
HRV recovery tracking requires access to the feature, compatible sensor data and the relevant permissions. Availability and signal quality vary by device. It provides before/after-session snapshots and recovery trends, not continuous live HRV biofeedback or a medical diagnosis.
What makes BreathFriend different from a phone-only breathing app?
BreathFriend combines standalone Wear OS sessions with custom timing, flexible sensory guidance, ambient audio and optional HRV recovery tracking without making the phone the center of the exercise.
Can BreathFriend guide a session while the screen is off?
BreathFriend is designed for screen-off and background-friendly use, especially on Wear OS. Exact background behavior can vary with watch model, operating-system version and battery restrictions.
Which breathing exercises are included?
BreathFriend includes guided patterns such as box breathing, 4-7-8 breathing and equal breathing, plus custom patterns with configurable inhale, hold, exhale and final-hold durations.
Can I create my own breathing pattern?
Yes. You can fine-tune each phase and save a custom preset. Start with a comfortable rhythm and avoid long holds that feel strained.
Does BreathFriend support sounds and haptics?
Yes. Sessions can use configurable haptic patterns, visual guidance, separate phase-transition sounds, selectable transition voices, background music, ambient soundscapes and nature visuals.
Does BreathFriend support Health Connect?
BreathFriend includes Health Connect integration for supported health-data flows.
Does BreathFriend measure HRV?
Yes. On supported devices, BreathFriend measures HRV before and after sessions, shows the change and builds recovery trends over time. These insights are informational and not diagnostic.
Is BreathFriend a medical app?
No. BreathFriend is a wellness and guided breathing app. It does not diagnose, treat or prevent medical conditions.
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