Brethap

Brethap

Overview and Core Features

• Brethap is a versatile meditation and breathwork application designed to help users establish and maintain a consistent mindfulness practice.

• The application features a dedicated meditation timer to keep your daily sessions on track.

• It includes a highly customizable breathing pacer that guides users through rhythmic inhaling, holding, and exhaling cycles.

Breathing Techniques and Customization

• Includes established breathing presets, such as the anxiety-reducing 4-7-8 technique and the stress-relieving physiological sigh.

• Allows users to create dynamic, custom breathing patterns tailored to their personal wellness goals.

• Offers saved preferences to easily configure and store preferred session durations, breathing intervals, and other individualized settings.

Progress Tracking and History

• Automatically saves every completed session, allowing users to closely monitor their mental health journey.

• Provides detailed statistics and progress history accessed via an organized list view.

• Features an integrated calendar view to help users track consistency, monitor habits, and maintain daily meditation streaks.

Wear OS Integration

• Offers a lightweight, slimmed-down companion application optimized specifically for smartwatches running Wear OS.

• Enables users to practice quick breathing exercises and quick-start sessions directly from their wrist without needing a phone.

Documentation and Resources

• The full documentation and source code for the mobile version can be found at: https://github.com/jithware/brethap

• The detailed guide and repository for the Wear OS companion app are available at: https://github.com/jithware/brethap_wear

FAQ

Q: How does the meditation timer help me stay on track with my practice?

A: The dedicated meditation timer is designed to keep your daily sessions structured and focused. It allows you to set specific durations for your quiet contemplation, ensuring you can immerse yourself in the practice without constantly checking the clock. This helps you build a disciplined routine and ensures your daily mindfulness sessions fit seamlessly into your busy schedule.

Q: Can you explain how the breathing pacer works and what makes it unique?

A: The breathing pacer is a highly customizable tool that guides you through rhythmic cycles of inhaling, holding, and exhaling. Unlike rigid timers, Brethap allows you to adjust the length of each phase of your breath. This visual and rhythmic guidance helps you synchronize your breathing effortlessly, making it much easier to achieve a deeply relaxed state.

Q: Which pre-configured breathing techniques are already built into the app?

A: Brethap comes pre-loaded with several established breathing presets to target specific mental states. For instance, you can use the famous 4-7-8 breathing technique, which is highly effective for reducing anxiety and preparing the body for sleep. Additionally, the app features the physiological sigh, a scientifically backed pattern that acts as a quick and reliable tool for immediate stress relief.

Version History

v1.8.7——18 Aug 2026

Control your breathing during meditation. Download the latest version of Brethap to enjoy new features and updates immediately!

*1.8.7

* Added double vibrate for exhale

* Added breath count to home widget

* Other minor enhancements

*1.8.6

* Added breathing animation outer ring

* Added preference name to session card

* Other minor enhancements

*1.8.4

* Fixed audio files

* Other minor enhancements