hi everyone 👋

We're giving away FREE lifetime access to our new iOS app:

Auto Photo: Clap Camera Timer 📸

The app is designed to help you take photos hands-free without touching your phone.

Just place your iPhone on a tripod, table, shelf, or any stable surface, step into the frame, then clap your hands or snap your fingers to start the timer. The app will automatically take the photo for you 👏✨

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Premium Lifetime is normally $17.99, but I’m giving it away for FREE for a limited time 🎁

I’d genuinely love feedback from Reddit users. If you try it, please let me know what you think, especially about clap detection, timer flow, and whether the app feels useful for real photos 🙏

To get the free lifetime access:

lifetime 🎁 (24H Only) https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=6760372611&code=CLAPLIFETIME

Thanks for feedback 💛

App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/auto-photo-clap-camera-timer/id6760372611

Thanks a lot, and I hope it helps you capture better photos without touching your phone 📸👏

Hey everyone 👋

We made a simple piano learning game for iPhone called Piano Songs Keyboard Game.

The main idea is to make piano practice feel easier, more visual, and more fun ..especially for beginners who don’t want to start with complicated music theory or overwhelming lessons.

Instead of reading sheet music from day one, you can follow falling notes, tap the right keys, and slowly build rhythm, timing, and finger memory through short interactive songs 🎶

For example, you can:

🎹 Play real songs step by step
🎵 Follow falling notes visually
🧠 Train memory with challenge modes
⚡ Practice speed and accuracy
🔥 Build XP, streaks, and combos
🎼 Use Free Play Studio to play freely
⭐ Improve with short beginner-friendly sessions

I built it for people who want a casual and friendly way to start learning piano, including complete beginners, kids, adults, rhythm game fans, and anyone who wants a more fun daily music practice routine.

The app includes different practice modes like Listen Mode, Repeat Mode, Memory Challenge Mode, Free Play Studio, Speed Practice, and combo / accuracy tracking.

Lifetime Premium is discounted from $39.99 to $4.99 for a limited time 🎁 (24H)

Premium includes unlimited learning access, premium song packs, full memory training mode, speed control practice, advanced challenges, and more.

I’d really love to hear your feedback, especially about the gameplay feel, song learning flow, and whether the falling-note system feels beginner-friendly enough 🙏

iOS:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/piano-songs-keyboard-game/id6770085394

Thanks a lot, and I hope it helps someone start their piano journey today 🎹❤️

hi everyone,

I’m giving away FREE lifetime access to my new iOS app: White Noise Sleep Sounds App.

The app is designed to help with:
• Sleep and relaxation
• Focus while studying or working
• Stress relief and calming anxiety
• Background ambience for everyday life

You can mix and listen to different sounds like:
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💨 White noise & fan sounds
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The app has:
• Clean and minimal design
• No complicated setup
• Offline support
• Custom sound combinations
• Timer for sleep sessions

I’d genuinely love feedback and suggestions from Reddit users. If you try it, please share your thoughts 🙏

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/white-noise-sleep-sounds-app/id6763748844

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Hey everyone,

I made a simple offline music player app for iOS.

The main idea is to let people listen to their own music files without ads, accounts, subscriptions, or complicated streaming apps.

For example, you can:

Import MP3 files Play music fully offline Create playlists Organize your local music library Use background playback and lock screen controls Listen without internet connection

The app is designed to feel lightweight, private, and easy to use every day.

I built it because many music apps today feel overloaded with subscriptions, online features, recommendations, and unnecessary clutter. I wanted something simpler that focuses only on your own music collection.

It can be used for offline listening, local MP3 playback, travel, workouts, studying, commuting, and personal music libraries.

I’d love to hear your feedback.

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/offline-music-player-mp3zen/id6769489191

Hey everyone,

I’ve been working on a Flipbook Maker app and recently added some new features and themes to it. The idea is pretty simple.. you can turn your photos into animated flipbooks and create something that feels a bit more personal than just keeping images in your gallery.

I wanted to share here and let a few people try the full version.

Lifetime access is normally $44.99, but I’m giving away free lifetime for the next 24 hours.

If you'd like one, just comment "flipbook" below.

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flipbook-create-video-gift/id6758916313

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zenbyte.flipbookmaker

Thanks :)

Hey everyone,

I made a cute and simple alarm app called Voice Message Reminders Alarm for iPhones and iPads..

It lets you create reminder alarms using your own voice or the voice of someone you love.

Instead of a normal alarm sound, your reminder can say things like “Drink water,” “Take your medicine,” “Time to study,” “Stay focused,” or any message you record yourself.

The app is designed for daily routines, medication reminders, studying, work tasks, habits, hydration, and personal reminders.

Lifetime 14.99$ > Free Lifetime with promo code. (24H)

I’m also giving away promo codes. With a promo code, you can get unlimited access to the detailed alarm and reminder features.

If you want one, just comment below or send me a DM and I’ll send you a promo code.

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/voice-message-reminders-alarm/id6763273012

Thank you ❤️

Hey everyone,

I made a simple reminder alarm app for iOS and Android.

The main idea is that you can create reminder alarms using your own voice instead of the usual default alarm sounds.

For example, you can record messages like:

“Take your medicine” “Drink water” “Time to study” “Don’t forget your meeting” “Call your family” “Stay focused”

You can also use the voice of someone you love, which makes the reminder feel more personal and harder to ignore.

I built it because I felt normal alarms and notifications are too easy to dismiss. A familiar voice can sometimes be much more effective than a random sound.

It can be used for medication reminders, daily routines, studying, work tasks, habits, hydration, and personal motivation.

I’d love to hear your feedback.

App: Voice Message Reminders Alarm

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voice-message-reminders-alarm/id6763273012

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zenbyte.voicemessageremindersalarm

thanks <3

Hey everyone,

I made a simple reminder alarm app for iOS and Android.

The main idea is that you can create reminder alarms using your own voice instead of the usual default alarm sounds.

For example, you can record messages like:

“Take your medicine” “Drink water” “Time to study” “Don’t forget your meeting” “Call your family” “Stay focused”

You can also use the voice of someone you love, which makes the reminder feel more personal and harder to ignore.

I built it because I felt normal alarms and notifications are too easy to dismiss. A familiar voice can sometimes be much more effective than a random sound.

It can be used for medication reminders, daily routines, studying, work tasks, habits, hydration, and personal motivation.

I’d love to hear your feedback.

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voice-message-reminders-alarm/id6763273012

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zenbyte.voicemessageremindersalarm&hl=en

thank you ❤️

Hey everyone 👋

If you've seen pattern codes like r5i4h4o4h4 floating around lately they come from BreathMAX, breathing exercises app.

Here's what's inside:

- 🌀 6 Mood Categories — Balance · Calm · Energize · Focus · Unwind · Uplift, each with cinematic visuals

- ⚡ 24 Expert Presets — Wim Hof Style, Box 4-4-4-4, 4-7-8 Relax, Coherent 5-5, Deep Sleep, For Singers, For Athletes, For Divers, Public Speaking, Vocal Warm-Up and more

- 🎨 Custom Pattern Builder — design your own sequence up to 14 steps. Save, share, or import using the pattern code format this subreddit uses

- 🫁 Breath Hold Challenge — underwater-themed training with millisecond timer and personal best tracking

- 📊 8 Health Benefits Tracked — Stress Relief, Better Sleep, Lung Capacity, Heart Health, Mental Clarity, Energy Boost, Anxiety Relief, Blood Circulation

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About the BreathMAX Pattern Codes

Paste them into the Customize Exercise → Share tab and they load instantly. Try these to start:

- Box Breathing → r5i4h4o4h4

- 4-7-8 Relax → r4i4h7o8

- Wim Hof Style → r4i4o4i4o4i4o4h20

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🌬️ Stay deep,

— The BreathMAX team

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Hey r/breathingexercises 👋

If you've been seeing codes like r5i4h4o4h4 or r4i4h7o8 floating around and wondering what they mean, here's a clear breakdown!

BreathMAX Pattern Code Format

The codes follow this simple structure:

• r = Rounds → How many times the pattern repeats
• i = Inhale → Seconds to breathe in (nose usually)
• h = Hold → Seconds to hold the breath
• o = Exhale → Seconds to breathe out (mouth or nose)

Example:

r5i4h4o4h4

→ 5 Rounds of:
Inhale 4 seconds → Hold 4 seconds → Exhale 4 seconds → Hold 4 seconds

More Popular Examples

• Box Breathing → r5i4h4o4h4
• 4-7-8 Relax (Dr. Weil) → r4i4h7o8
• Coherent Breathing → r6i5o5
• Wim Hof Style (basic) → r4i4o4i4o4i4o4h20
• Quick Calm → r8i3h1o5h1

How to Use Them

1. Open BreathMAX breathing exercises app
2. Go to Customize Exercise → Share tab
3. Paste the code and tap Import
4. Done! The full pattern loads instantly with visuals, timer, and sound.

You can create your own patterns up to 14 steps and generate your own shareable codes.

This format has become the standard in this subreddit for sharing breathing exercises quickly and accurately.

Which pattern code are you currently using the most? Drop yours below! 🔥

BreathMAX is a new breathing app with custom builder, cinematic visuals, and no ads. Highly recommended if you love creating your own patterns.

Anxiety in your chest? Do this before anything else. What I wish someone taught me about anxiety breathing.

Pranayama isn't just "yoga breathing." It's a 2,000-year-old system of breath-as-medicine, refined way before anyone measured HRV or vagal tone. The old texts got a lot right that modern science is only now catching up to.

You don't need a yoga practice to use this stuff. Here are the 4 pranayama techniques that actually earn their place in a modern routine — with the logic of why each one works.

1. Nadi Shodhana — alternate nostril breathing Close right nostril → inhale through left → close left → exhale through right → inhale through right → close right → exhale through left. That's one cycle.

Why it works: equalizes activity between the two hemispheres of the autonomic nervous system. The science is real — studies show HRV improves measurably after 10 minutes. In traditional terms, it balances ida and pingala (lunar and solar channels). Both frameworks point to the same thing: a settled, centered mind.

Use it: before meditation, before anything that needs clear thinking. No app code for this one — the nostril switching is the whole point. Just do it manually.

2. Ujjayi — the ocean breath Breathe through the nose with a slight constriction at the back of the throat. It makes a soft ocean-wave sound. Inhale 5s, exhale 5s.

Why it works: the throat constriction slightly increases internal resistance, which actually massages the vagus nerve and deepens diaphragmatic engagement. Calming but not sedating — steady. The audible sound also anchors focus, which is why yogis use it during asana.

Code: r10i5o5 (paired with the throat sound — the code is just the timing)

3. Bhramari — the bee breath Inhale normally. On exhale, close your lips and hum like a bee. Low, steady, let the vibration fill your skull.

Why it works: humming exhales increase nasal nitric oxide by 15x compared to quiet breathing. Nitric oxide is vasodilatory, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory. It also slows the exhale (bonus parasympathetic activation). Most underrated breath technique I know.

Code for the timing: r8i4o12 — inhale 4, hum-exhale 12. The hum is what makes it work.

4. Sama Vritti — equal breathing Inhale, hold, exhale, hold — all equal durations. Most of us know this as "box breathing" thanks to the Navy SEALs, but it's been in yogic practice for centuries.

Why it works: equal durations train the nervous system into rhythmic coherence. The holds build CO₂ tolerance. Ratio is the point.

Code: r5i4h4o4h4 (Navy SEAL 4-4-4-4) or r4i6h6o6h6 (longer, yogic version)

One I wouldn't recommend for most people: Kapalabhati (fire breath / skull shining). It's powerful but the fast forced exhalation can spike anxiety, trigger dizziness, and isn't something to mess with outside a proper class. Wim Hof is the modernized western version of this — same risks apply.

Tip: pranayama is traditionally practiced on an empty stomach, in the morning, seated spine-straight. The ritual matters almost as much as the technique. Even if you can't build a full hour, 10 minutes with the right setup beats 30 minutes scattered through the day.

If anyone wants a structured starter sequence, this one works:

1. 2 min — Nadi Shodhana (prep / balance)
2. 5 min — Ujjayi (settle)
3. 3 min — Bhramari (deep calm)
4. 5 min — Sama Vritti (close)

Total: 15 minutes, gentle, no strain.

Curious 🌬️is anyone here practicing pranayama under a teacher, or self-taught from books / apps? The tradition is deep enough that a teacher really does add something, but I know most of this sub is app-based like me. What's your split?

the 4 that I actually lean on, because I wish someone had given me this list 5 years ago.

1. 4-7-8 — for panic spikes Inhale 4, hold 7, exhale 8 through the mouth. Dr. Andrew Weil's method. The long exhale + the hold forces your nervous system out of fight-or-flight. I've used this mid-panic attack in grocery store parking lots and it actually worked.

Code: r4i4h7o8

2. Long exhale 4-8 — for the daily low-grade anxiety This is my default. Not dramatic, just steady. Inhale 4, exhale 8. The long exhale signals safety to your vagus nerve. I do this on walks, before meetings, in traffic.

Code: r8i4o8

3. Box breathing — for high-stress moments I can prepare for Inhale 4, hold 4, exhale 4, hold 4. Before a presentation, before a difficult conversation. The two holds interrupt rumination — you can't spiral when you're counting to 4 four times.

Code: r5i4h4o4h4

4. Coherent 5-5 — the daily maintenance one 5 in, 5 out, 10 minutes. Boring. Also the one with the most research behind it for HRV and chronic stress. I treat this like flossing — not exciting, but the one I'd pick if I could only keep one.

Code: r10i5o5

What I do now: Morning → Coherent 5-5 (10 min) Throughout the day → Long exhale as needed When stuff hits → 4-7-8 Before stressful events → Box breathing (5 min prep)

I use BreathMAX to run these because honestly I couldn't be bothered timing them on my phone stopwatch. It's got all four as presets and you can paste the codes above if you want to build your own.

Not a cure. But stacked with the other stuff, it's the most consistent anxiety-management tool I've found. And it's free. No side effects.

Three months ago my max breath hold was 38 seconds. I thought that was just my baseline. Turns out lungs are trainable the same way muscles are 💪if you know what to train.

Now I'm at 1:45. Not elite, but double in 90 days with no swimming, no fancy gear. Just a consistent breath routine.

Here's what actually worked:

1. Extended holds — the main driver This builds CO₂ tolerance, which is what actually limits your hold time (not oxygen, your body has plenty). Most people quit holds because CO₂ builds up and the urge to breathe kicks in way before you're actually oxygen-deprived.

Pattern: r4i4h8o8 — inhale 4, hold 8, exhale 8, four rounds. Feels like nothing but it's the foundation.

2. Long exhale training — empty the lungs Most people breathe out 60-70% of their air and inhale on top of stale air. Training full exhale doubles the usable capacity.

Pattern: r6i4o12 — inhale 4, exhale 12. Through pursed lips, slow and controlled. Feels harder than it sounds.

3. Box breathing — for control under pressure This is where you learn to stay calm when the urge to breathe shows up. Navy SEAL classic for a reason.

Pattern: r5i4h4o4h4 — 4 on every side. The two holds are the point.

The weekly structure I ended up with:

• Morning (5 min): Extended holds
• Midday (5 min): Box breathing
• Evening (5 min): Long exhale
• 1-2x a week: Max breath hold test (just to benchmark)

I track my holds with the breath hold challenge in BreathMAX — that's where I saw the numbers climb. Seeing 38s → 45s → 60s → 90s over weeks is wildly motivating. The app also has an Endurance preset if you don't want to build your own routine.

Wild how trainable this stuff is. Anyone else tracked their holds over a few months? Curious what progression looks like for others.

Spent months thinking Wim Hof was just "breathe hard 30 times and suffer." First few weeks I'd get lightheaded, tingle-out, and wonder if I was doing it right. I was kind of — but missing the part that actually matters.

Here's what worked for me once I stopped rushing it.

One round:

1. 30 deep breaths (full belly inhale, passive exhale.don't force the out-breath)
2. After the 30th, exhale fully and hold on empty for as long as feels comfortable
3. When the urge to breathe hits, inhale deeply and hold that in for 15 seconds
4. Release, rest, repeat for 3-4 rounds

BreathMAX code: r4i4o4i4o4i4o4h20 (simplified 3-cycle version, the app has a proper "Wim Hof Style" preset too)

What changed everything for me:

• The 30 breaths aren't about going fast. It's depth. Belly fills all the way, exhale just lets go.
• The empty hold is the point. That's where your CO₂ tolerance trains. First week I held 20 seconds. Now 90+ on good days.
• Don't skip the recovery hold. The 15s inhale hold is where the nervous system resets. Missing it = you just feel wired for an hour.

A few rules I had to learn the hard way:

• Never in water. Never in the shower. Never driving.
• Morning > evening. This is NOT a sleep technique.
• If you feel weird, just stop. Normal breathing takes over.

After 3 months of consistent practice, my cold shower tolerance is totally different, morning energy is steadier, and my breath hold for the breath hold challenges on this sub has doubled.

Anyone else running WHM regularly? Curious what your empty-hold times are after a few months.

Hey r/breathingexercises 👋

Putting 40 free BreathMAX Premium codes out here to celebrate the early days of this subreddit. iOS only for now — Android giveaway coming soon.

Each code unlocks 1 full month of premium (all 24 expert presets, custom pattern builder, breath hold challenge, 6 ambient soundscapes, 20 languages, no ads, no account needed).

🎟️ The codes

Grab one, comment below which number you used. I'll keep dropping fresh codes as people claim them — 40 total to give away.

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20. FY9KKFKNTPHW ✅ claimed More codes dropping as people claim — stay tuned.

How to redeem (iOS)

1. Open the App Store on your iPhone / iPad
2. Tap your profile icon → Redeem Gift Card or Code
3. Paste the code
4. Install BreathMAX — premium unlocks automatically

Ground rules

• One code per person. Be cool — leave some for others.
• Comment which number you grabbed so the next person can skip it
• If a code says "already redeemed" — move to the next number
• Android user? Hang tight — Play Store batch coming this week

— Enjoy, and welcome to the community. 🌬️ Stay deep,

— The BreathMAX team

[Play Store link] · [App Store link]

Pattern of the week: 4-7-8 breathing — Dr. Weil's "natural tranquilizer" 🌙

BreathMAX code: r4i4h7o8

Kicking off a weekly pattern series with the one that started it all for most people: 4-7-8. Popularized by Dr. Andrew Weil, borrowed from pranayama, and probably the most evidence-backed "breath to fall asleep faster" out there.

Video: one full cycle in real time.

The pattern

1. Exhale completely through your mouth
2. Inhale through the nose for 4 seconds
3. Hold the breath for 7 seconds
4. Exhale through the mouth for 8 seconds (with a soft "whoosh")

That's one cycle. Do 4 cycles to start. Dr. Weil's original recommendation: twice a day for 4–6 weeks.

Why it works

The long exhale (8s) is longer than the inhale (4s). That ratio shifts you from sympathetic (fight/flight) to parasympathetic (rest/digest) — your nervous system interprets it as "safe."

The 7-second hold is the tricky part. It lets CO₂ accumulate slightly, which improves oxygen delivery to tissues (Bohr effect) and slows the heart rate. You'll feel it within the first 2 cycles.

When to use

• 🌙 Before bed — dissolves racing thoughts
• 😰 Mid-panic — the 7s hold grounds the mind fast
• ✈️ Pre-flight or pre-performance jitters
• 🌅 After waking up anxious

Don't use during active physical exertion or if you have very low blood pressure — do it seated or lying down.

Try it in BreathMAX

Code: r4i4h7o8 → paste into Custom → Share → Import.

It's also the "4-7-8 Relax" preset if you prefer to tap instead of type.

Your turn

Who's been practicing 4-7-8 regularly? How long did it take before you could comfortably hold the 7 seconds? Drop your experience — and your own sleep patterns — below.

Next week: Box Breathing (the Navy SEAL classic). Stay tuned.