Xiaoyu Li

Breathe Cycle

iOS

A calm breathing tool for slowing down and resetting

What it is

Breathe Cycle is a minimal breathing tool designed to help you slow down.

It uses gentle motion and timing to guide steady breathing—no instructions, no scoring, no setup.
You open it, breathe along for a moment, and leave when you’re ready.

Nothing to manage. Nothing to complete.


Who it's for

  • People who want a quick pause between tasks
  • Anyone feeling mentally overloaded or restless
  • Developers and makers who sit with screens all day
  • Those who want something lighter than a full meditation app

It’s especially useful when you don’t want another system—just a moment of calm.


Core features

  • Guided breathing rhythm — Visual pacing to inhale and exhale naturally
  • Zero configuration — No settings, timers, or modes to choose from
  • Distraction-free interface — Minimal visuals, no notifications
  • Instant use — Open, breathe, close when done
  • Works without commitment — No streaks, goals, or reminders

The tool is intentionally small. Its job is to get out of the way.


Why it exists

Many breathing and mindfulness apps try to do too much.
They add tracking, achievements, and pressure—turning rest into another task.

Breathe Cycle was built as the opposite:

A quiet space that doesn’t ask anything from you.


Privacy & Data

Breathe Cycle does not collect any personal data.

  • No accounts
  • No analytics
  • No tracking

What you do with it stays with you.


How to use it

  1. Open the app
  2. Follow the breathing rhythm on screen
  3. Stop whenever you feel ready

That’s it.